All Paths
10b High Street Glastonbury, BA6 9DU - Tel: 01458 835 572
The groups and places listed in this section all have a strong 'interfaith' ethos. All faiths and paths are welcome at these meetings.
This is a 'work in progress'. If you would like to be included in this section, please contact us by email.
Sai Baba Devotional Singing Group
( See under 'spiritual teachers' section)
Website : www.sathyasai.org
Contact person: Michael Stevens:email link
Chalice Well
Chalice Well is one of Britain's most ancient wells, nestling in the Vale of Avalon between the famous Glastonbury Tor and Chalice Hill.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens and orchards it is a living sanctuary in which the visitor and pilgrim can experience the quiet healing of this sacred place. For over two thousand years people have gathered here to drink thewaters and find solace, peace and inspiration.
Chalice Well events, ceremonies and concerts celebrate the cycle of the year and include the solstices, equinoxes, summer full moons, Christmas, Easter and Celtic festivals andare open to all.
Website:www.chalicewell.org.uk/home.html
Events page: www.chalicewell.org.uk/cgi/events
Tel: 01458 831154 Fax: 01458 835528 email link
The 'Hedge Moot' - 'Open Hearts and Open Minds'
There is a monthly Moot gathering at the Queens Head Pub, top of Glastonbury High Street (upstairs in the meeting room / skittle alley) on the first Monday of every month. Lively discussion of all things Pagan. All welcome.
Contact person: Brian Conquer : 01458 834 431 and Cathbriana 07596 137 112
The Kabbalah - The Tree of life
Kabbalah (or Qabalah, an alternative spelling) is a powerful tool for self-realization, for exploring important ideas about life and for discovering the profound truths at the heart of our existence.
Based on a map of consciousness called the Tree of Life, Kabbalah is central to the Western Mystery Tradition and Jewish Mysticism, but it is an ancient system that transcends all belief systems and is of practical relevance to modern life through engendering a greater sense of freedom and fulfillment to our lives.
Websites:wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabbalah Local author Will Parfitt's Kabbalah page Qabalah Web Kabala Words of Wisdom
Books: Kabbalah For Life by Will Parfitt A Woman’s Kabbalah by Vivienne Crowley The Chicken Qabalah by Lon DuQuette
Kabbalistic Healing by Jason Schulman
Contacts: Ian Rees email link or Will Parfit email link
Subud
Subud is not a religion but a spiritual practice which enables people of all religious backgrounds and beliefs to worship together. There is no teaching in Subud, and nothing that you have to believe. The Subud practice, called the latihan, consists essentially of learning to surrender to the power of God (or 'a higher force' if you prefer) and follow whatever happens.
In that way you could say it's a bit like the Quakers, but much more active and noisy. We usually sit quietly for about ten minutes beforehand, but once the latihan starts people may do all sorts of things, such as walk about, sing, shout, dance, wave their arms and so on. The aim is to be able to follow the movements without thought or hesitation.
The group latihan is usually held twice a week and lasts about half an hour. Men and women always do it separately. In Glastonbury the men meet on Monday and Friday evenings, and the women on Monday evening and Thursday during the day. You can also do the latihan on your own sometimes, once it is established. Anyone over 17 can become a Subud member, but there is usually a waiting period of up to three months to give the applicant time to find out more about Subud and to be sure that they really want to follow this spiritual path.
We always welcome enquiries, but there is no pressure to join. We don't proselytize.
Subud, like any genuine religious practice, is for the long haul, and the real benefits take time to manifest. There are no membership fees, but most members give small voluntary contributions to cover the hire of the hall and other overheads.
Website: www.subud.org.uk
Contacts: Robert Coker:01749 830227 Emmaline Maxwell: 01458 834181 Sophia Knock: 01458 830293 Henry Cox: 01460 66215
St Margaret's Chapel & Almshouses
This small ancient chapel and the adjacent Magdalene Almshouses was once part of the Abbey. Opening times are restricted at the moment - please check with the TIC or www.glastonburyoracle.co.uk each month for opening times.
The chapel and almshouses are now administered by a new charity - The Mary & Margaret Charity. There are plans to restore the Chapel in 2009, redesign the garden and develop the almshouses as an Education Centre. The charity would like to hear from anyone interested in volunteering or becoming a Friend of this sacred site. Please contact: The Secretary, Mary & Margaret Charity, 7 Albert Buildings, Glastonbury BA6 9JN Tel: 07967 046672.
12 o'clock Prayers take place Monday - Saturday when someone is available. Dates published monthly to TIC and glastonbury Oracle.
Breaking of Bread service at noon on first Monday of every month (this is administered by local clergy from all Christian denominations)
Tuesday evenings 7-8pm Shared Silence- silent meditation- open to all.
Sundays 6.00pm: Open Zikr (Sufi chanting- meditation)
3rd Friday of every month Dances of Universal Peace
How to find the chapel:
The Chapel is situated behind 38 Magdalene Street. Access is down a path adjacent to 38 Magdalene St. It is also No 19 on the Glastonbury Millenium Trail.
Website: www.stmargaretschapel.org/home.html
Contact: email link
Saturday Mornings in the park( Tai-Chi & Chi-Gung)
The White Spring
The White Spring (in Well House Lane) is open regularly for all to visit.
They hold new moon and full moon meditations, rituals and healing circles and celebrate the sabbats (the festivals of the wheel of the year). Please consult the website for details.
You can subscribe to their newsletter if you would like to be kept in touch with events. (see web-site).
Mass is celebrated most weeks and on feast days. the priest is ordained in an independent catholic church (Apostolic). Please email if you wish to know the times of these church services.
Website: www.whitespring.org.uk
Contact: Max or Lisa: email link 01458 834454
