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“We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God – as we
understood Him – praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.”
(Step Eleven of the 12 Step program of recovery suggested for problem drinkers by Alcoholics
Anonymous.)
Members of 12 Step programs of recovery and other mediators met at the retreat centre at
Cockfosters, north London, from April 11-13.
The retreat/workshop was convened by Linda K. with her friend Sister Elizabeth, who are WCCM
meditators in Florida, US. The aim was to share our experience, strength and hope together
and plan the way ahead for the growing numbers of 12 Step fellowship members who also
practise Christian meditation. Fr Laurence Freeman, who had hoped to be with us, sent an
email message while en route to Australia!
The weekend included talks, discussions, five meditation sessions and an open AA meeting led
by AA and Al-Anon speakers.
Our mission statement reads: “We are a group of men and women from 12 Step programs
following the teaching of John Main and the World Community for Christian Meditation. We are
not a replacement for any 12 Step program but here to share the ancient path of contemplative
prayer as a way to practise the 11th Step. We are available for those looking to deepen their
faith and to support those already practising Christian meditation.”
Linda K. said people who accessed the 11th Step page on the WCCM website often asked to be
put in touch with an 11th Step meditation group. However, we have no such groups, but are
here to carry the message through workshops, retreats and days of reflection. We would urge
leaders of WCCM groups to encourage members who belong to 12 Step fellowships to find out
more by contacting us via our website: webmaster@christianmeditation11step.org
John M., of Geneva, agreed to produce a pamphlet giving advice to anyone planning to hold an
11th Step meditation retreat.
The need to refresh the 11th Step page on the WCCM website was discussed, and we learned
later that George Z., of Canada, has taken over as its webmaster.
Finally, we agreed to hold a retreat for 11th Step meditators at Cockfosters from April 24-26,
2009, at which Fr Laurence will be invited to speak. It will be facilitated by Tilde C., of Denmark,
Noel B. and Sr Catherine. For details contact Tilde tilde@post4.tele.dk
understood Him – praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.”
(Step Eleven of the 12 Step program of recovery suggested for problem drinkers by Alcoholics
Anonymous.)
Members of 12 Step programs of recovery and other mediators met at the retreat centre at
Cockfosters, north London, from April 11-13.
The retreat/workshop was convened by Linda K. with her friend Sister Elizabeth, who are WCCM
meditators in Florida, US. The aim was to share our experience, strength and hope together
and plan the way ahead for the growing numbers of 12 Step fellowship members who also
practise Christian meditation. Fr Laurence Freeman, who had hoped to be with us, sent an
email message while en route to Australia!
The weekend included talks, discussions, five meditation sessions and an open AA meeting led
by AA and Al-Anon speakers.
Our mission statement reads: “We are a group of men and women from 12 Step programs
following the teaching of John Main and the World Community for Christian Meditation. We are
not a replacement for any 12 Step program but here to share the ancient path of contemplative
prayer as a way to practise the 11th Step. We are available for those looking to deepen their
faith and to support those already practising Christian meditation.”
Linda K. said people who accessed the 11th Step page on the WCCM website often asked to be
put in touch with an 11th Step meditation group. However, we have no such groups, but are
here to carry the message through workshops, retreats and days of reflection. We would urge
leaders of WCCM groups to encourage members who belong to 12 Step fellowships to find out
more by contacting us via our website: webmaster@christianmeditation11step.org
John M., of Geneva, agreed to produce a pamphlet giving advice to anyone planning to hold an
11th Step meditation retreat.
The need to refresh the 11th Step page on the WCCM website was discussed, and we learned
later that George Z., of Canada, has taken over as its webmaster.
Finally, we agreed to hold a retreat for 11th Step meditators at Cockfosters from April 24-26,
2009, at which Fr Laurence will be invited to speak. It will be facilitated by Tilde C., of Denmark,
Noel B. and Sr Catherine. For details contact Tilde tilde@post4.tele.dk