Singing Meditation is a devotional spiritual practice combining song and silence in equal measures.
Songs from a variety of sources (Sufi, Jewish, earth-based, Christian, and others) are alternated with silence.
Upcoming Sessions
Sunday, May 10
6 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St. Eau Claire. Free, no registration
required.
Friday through Sunday, May 29 - 31
The Christine Center in Willard, WI.
SING! SING! SING! Into Summer
Music brings joy and a spiritual dimension to our lives. Come join us for a weekend where periods of
music are interspersed with periods of silence for meditation and contemplation. Taste the blissful
state of radiant silence after a song or a mantra has been sung deep into your soul. You don't have to be an
experienced singer nor able to read music; more important is a passion for singing. Christian, Sufi, Jewish,
African, Neo-pagan, Celtic, and other non-traditional music will be included in the weekend. We will revel in
four part harmony, mantras, chants, and rounds.
In addition to Singing Meditation sessions where songs are alternated with silence, we will also engage in: toning, walking meditation and sacred circle dancing. Toning is a good warm-up for singing and has been immensely popular in each Sing! Sing! Sing! retreat. Proponents of toning believe it can activate energy centers and stimulate the inherent healing power within the body. Walking meditation offers an opportunity to connect our bodies and spirits in mindful silence. In sacred circle dancing we will join hands, hearts and voices as we blend movement and music.
Facilitators: Ruthie Rosauer and Helen Gierke.
Helen has been a music teacher and church musician
for over 30 years. She has a Bachelor's in music education and a Master's in sacred music.
Tuition: $150 for first-time participants (retreat starts March 29 at 7pm)
$100 for those who have previously attended a Sing! retreat
Tuesday June 9
7 p.m.
First Congregational Church
312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral FL
Facilitator: Helen Gierke
Call 239-898-0945 for directions or more information.
Thursday, June 11
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St. Eau Claire. Free, no registration
required.
Tuesday July 7
7 p.m.
First Congregational Church
312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral FL
Facilitator: Helen Gierke
Call 239-898-0945 for directions or more information.
Tuesday August 4
7 p.m.
First Congregational Church
312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral FL
Facilitator: Helen Gierke
Call 239-898-0945 for directions or more information.
Sunday, August 23
6 - 7 p.m. Singing Meditation facilitated by Ruthie Rosauer
7 - 8:30 p.m. Dances of Universal Peace led by Zahir Orest
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St. Eau Claire. Free, no registration
required.
Tuesday September 1
7 p.m.
First Congregational Church
312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral FL
Facilitator: Helen Gierke
Call 239-898-0945 for directions or more information.
Saturday, September 19
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401 phone 303-279-5282
Singing Meditation: Song and Silence for the Soul
Taste the bliss of a song sung deeply into your soul through mindful repetition.
Songs and chants are drawn from a variety of sources including Sufi, Christian, Jewish and
earth-centered traditions. The day will include toning, singing, easy circle dance, short periods of
silence for contemplation or prayer, and a brief lecture about the spiritual practice of Singing Meditation.
The day will conclude with an hour-long Singing Meditation session where songs are alternated with periods of silence.
Tuesday October 4
7 p.m.
First Congregational Church
312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral FL
Facilitator: Helen Gierke
Call 239-898-0945 for directions or more information.
Friday through Sunday, October 16-18
The Christine Center in Willard, WI.
SING! SING! SING! Into Summer
Music brings joy and a spiritual dimension to our lives. Come join us for a weekend where periods of
music are interspersed with periods of silence for meditation and contemplation. Taste the blissful
state of radiant silence after a song or a mantra has been sung deep into your soul. You don't have to be an
experienced singer nor able to read music; more important is a passion for singing. Christian, Sufi, Jewish,
African, Neo-pagan, Celtic, and other non-traditional music will be included in the weekend. We will revel in
four part harmony, mantras, chants, and rounds.
In addition to Singing Meditation sessions where songs are alternated with silence, we will also engage in: toning, walking meditation and sacred circle dancing. Toning is a good warm-up for singing and has been immensely popular in each Sing! Sing! Sing! retreat. Proponents of toning believe it can activate energy centers and stimulate the inherent healing power within the body. Walking meditation offers an opportunity to connect our bodies and spirits in mindful silence. In sacred circle dancing we will join hands, hearts and voices as we blend movement and music.
Facilitator: Ruthie Rosauer
Tuition: $150 for first-time participants (retreat starts March 29 at 7pm)
$100 for those who have previously attended a Sing! retreat
Tuesday October 6
7 p.m.
First Congregational Church
312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral FL
Facilitator: Helen Gierke
Call 239-898-0945 for directions or more information.
Tuesday November 10
7 p.m.
First Congregational Church
312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral FL
Facilitator: Helen Gierke
Call 239-898-0945 for directions or more information.
Tuesday December 1
7 p.m.
First Congregational Church
312 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral FL
Facilitator: Helen Gierke
Call 239-898-0945 for directions or more information.
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