Paneurhythmy is a sacred dance that is performed outdoors and in the morning from equinox to equinox. Body, mind, emotions and spirit are enlivened with this joyful practice. We have danced in Brattleboro at Living Memorial Park for over 15 years, and now it will be held near Putney on Wednesday's at 8:00am, weather permitting. Please call Rupa Cousins at 387-5276 if you are interested in attending, need directions or to check on "iffy" weather. It is always free!

Hello! I am seeking to find a place of solitude in which I can take a personal meditation retreat at the end of this month for three days. The ideal setting would be a cabin in the woods away from any people, does not have to be fancy, I can supply my own food. Am happy to pay a reasonable fee for the use of it over the weekend of July 31st. Let me know!

warm regards,
Brett

The Shambhala Meditation Center is sponsoring a talk on "Working with Emotions on the Path of Meditation" with Donna Williams on Friday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m.

We can develop mindfulness and simplicity through the practice of sitting meditation which will afford us a chance to use these techniques when we are overwhelmed by emotional situations in our lives. We can approach our emotional lives with sincerity and a "light touch," affording us the space to fully inhabit our lives.

People come from around the world to practice at Plum Village, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s community in southwest France. Practice in this monastery means much more than sitting on a cushion. Mindfulness teachers Richard Brady and Elisabeth Dearborn have visited Plum Village regularly since 1992. Come hear stories about the people, the life, and the practice they encounter there.

Presentation is part of the Bringing the World to Putney series. Thursday, February 25th at 7pm at the Putney Library.

After 237 years as a congregation, the faith community that is the United Church of Putney, United Church of Christ, will disband on June 14, 2009. Several events open to the public will help to celebrate the last weekend of this faith community.

On Friday, June 12, Hallowell will offer a public concert in the UCP sanctuary. A Putney Community Supper at 5:30 P. M. precedes that concert. Saturday, June 13, will feature an Afternoon with the Muse, poetry in the UCP garden. Then, on Sunday, June 14, at 2:00 P. M., all are invited to a celebratory service in the UCP sanctuary with a reception to follow in the parlor.

The decision to disband followed a long period of discernment by the small but vibrant congregation, said the Reverend Susan Tarolli, pastor of the UCP church for the past eight years.

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Putney Friends Meeting is a welcoming faith community deeply rooted in the Quaker tradition.

Shambhala Meditation Center of Brattleboro will host a talk on "Finding Sanity in Uncertain Times" with Jane Arthur on Friday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m.

When times get tough, fear and uncertainty can take our attention. Stabilizing our minds through the path of meditation helps us navigate these challenging times with humor and creativity. We will explore basic meditation and contemplative practices as a path to finding sanity.

All are welcome to attend. Cushions and chairs are provided. Donation is appreciated.

The Center is located in the Whetstone Studio for the Arts building on 28 Williams Street close to the intersection of Elliott, Union, Frost and Williams Streets. For information, call 802-257-1984.

The Mountains and Rivers Mindfulness Community offers opportunities to learn and practice meditation in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

In Putney, dharma teacher, Richard Brady, and Elisabeth Dearborn will offer a class on mindfulness practices Monday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm beginning October 20th. The class is free and will be held at Putney Friends Meeting, on the west side of Route 5, just north of Basketville.

Second Annual Fast for Peace, October 2nd

Brattleboro area faith communities and friends will be participating together in a national “Fast for Peace” on Thursday October 2nd and will be meeting at 5:30 to break a fast that day in a celebration of interfaith unity. The theme of the fast is both a focus on an opposition to the war in Iraq and a quest for peace in our world.

October 2nd falls on the last days of the observance of Ramadan, one week before the Jewish fast of Yom Kippur, and on the date of Gandhi's birthday and near the Feast of St. Francis - - thus an ideal time of interfaith convergence around issues vitally important to our lives and central to our faith traditions.

Many Putney folk will recognize the name of David Moe. David taught at Windham College and subsequently spent more than half of each calendar year living in Putney. Minnesota is another home for David and in the winter of 2007, while there, David fell and was unable to continue his cross-country treks. David is a beloved member of the United Church of Putney and recently the UCP pastor, Susan Tarolli, went to visit with David in Northfield, MN. I thought some of you who know and love David might be interested in the tale of the trip. You can read the reflection I offered in the context of worship if you click on the "Read More" link below.