A Haven of Peace, a Piece of Heaven
The Bield at Blackruthven
Retreat and Conference Centre
Celebrating Celtic Advent
Through Song and Meditation
15th November 2025
10:00 - 16:00
£65
This is a day for those exploring a different approach to the celebration of the coming of Christ, with freedom to interpret what this means for us today. The Celtic Advent period of forty days leading up to Christmas begins on the evening of 15 November and this is an opportunity to celebrate through song and meditation.
All voices who love to sing are welcome, regardless of vocal ability.
Why Sing?
Singing connects with the depth of our inner being and can bring our hearts, minds and bodies to an awareness of the wholeness of ourselves. Joining with others in harmony allows our connections to be expressed in a unique way.
What will we explore?
We shall be exploring our expressiveness through song in relation to our place in the year’s cycle: approaching the darkness of the shortest day before our return to the Light. The vibrational connection of our voices in harmony is reflected internally through calming meditations, providing a balance throughout the whole day, with the depth of stillness as well as laughter and light-heartedness.
Facilitator:
Meri Goad
Meri has led community choirs for many years, including a singing group for people with Parkinson’s disease. She currently runs a community choir in Dairsie and has a diploma in Music and a BA Humanities with Music. Meri is a member of St Andrews Quaker Meeting and, as a vibrant and energetic facilitator, she can help those who thinks they can’t sing to find their voice: her passion is to enable communities to harmonise.