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Reflections on Giving up for Lent by Vanessa Elston, a Moot Podcast Xtra

In this short reflective podcast, Vanessa Elston explores some of the themes that have arisen in our current Lent Course - giving up for Lent.  For more information on Moot, see www.moot.uk.net

Giving up or Lent - Spiritual Practices that bring life (3of6)

In this the third session of the Moot Lent Course 'Giving up for Lent', Vanessa Elston explores the theme of spiritual practices that give you life.

Giving up for Lent - Life in the spirit (2of6)

In this the second of six podcasts, Vanessa Elston explores the theme of life in the spirit and life in the body, drawing on the biblical text of Matthew 7:13-14 concerning The Narrow Gate: ‘Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
This podcast was recorded for the Moot Community Lent Course at the Guild Church of St Mary Aldermary entitled 'Giving up for Lent'.

Camel's aren't easy to ride let alone through a needle

On the Second Sunday of Lent, Julie Dunstan explored the Gospel text of John 3.1-17 using an amusing poem by an ancient mystic at the Moot Eucharist. Julie opens up the challenge of the Christian faith drawing on contemplative roots of the faith, which is at its heart, about getting beyond the ego and humility.
Julie Dunstan is a Spiritual Director, Psychotherapist, and has led a number of Contemplative Prayer Development Days for the Moot Community. Soak up the wisdom of Julie's considerable experience and Christian spirituality.

Giving up for Lent - The Place of Personal Transformation (1of6)

In the first of six podcasts, Vanessa Elston explores the theme of personal transformation.  This was recorded in the Moot Community's 'Giving Up for Lent' course at the Guild Church of St Mary Aldermary in the City of London on Wednesday 17th March 2011.

Reflecting on the meaning of Lent

Drawing on the writings of Michael Colclough, the former Bishop of Kensington, Ian Mobsby explores the meaning behind the season of Lent.

New Monasticism as fresh expressions of the church 2of3

In this the second of three podcasts recorded on the 1st Febrary 2011 at the London Centre for Spirituality for the launch of the new book New Monasticism as fresh expressions of the church (Second book in the Ancient Faith Future Mission Series), a panel of practitioners and missioners discuss the importance of New Monasticism. In this second podcast we hear from Ian Adams from the CMS Small Missional Communities Network, Cris Rogers from the All Hallows Church Community, Brother Sam from the Anglican Franciscans based at Hilfield House in Dorset finishing with a summary from Ian Mobsby, part of the Moot Community.

Eucharistic Living by Aaron Kennedy

At the Moot Eucharist Service on Sunday 20th February 2011 in the Church of St Mary Aldermary in the City of London, Aaron Kennedy explores the theme of Eucharistic Living.

New Monasticism as fresh expressions of the church 1of3

In this the first of 3 podcasts recorded on the 1st Febrary 2011 at the London Centre for Spirituality for the launch of the new book New Monasticism as fresh expressions of the church (Second book in the Ancient Faith Future Mission Series), a panel of practitioners and missioners discuss the importance of New Monasticism. In this first podcast we hear from Bishop Graham Cray, the Archbishops Missioner and Leader for Fresh Expressions, Andy Freeman of the 24-7 Prayer Network and Reconcile New Monastic Community in Reading, Tessa Holland of the Contemplative Fire Community, Aaron Kennedy of the Moot Community and Diane Kershaw of the Order of Mission.

Living with a focus on justice, an Epiphany reflection by Sarah Edwards

In the first Sunday of Epiphany, Sarah Edwards, participant in the Moot Community and Head of Policy and Campaigns for the International Charity Health Poverty Action, explores the nature of Christ as the Prince of Peace and of Justice.  Further, Sarah explores the practical implications of living with a focus on justice.