The School of Contemplative Life

24/11/2025

What a wonderful evening we had on Thursday discussing Christian meditation, silence and the hunger for the depth dimension of life and Christianity.

If you weren’t able to join us for this evening with special guest Bishop Rachel Treweek, to mark the publication of The Missing Peace, please head to our YouTube channel.

The link to the full recording of the event is in our bio or here: https://youtu.be/n3OsPe_Uq6g?si=tK5SHVmZtRcWc-MT

24/11/2025

Olivier Clément (1921-2009) was a French-born Russian Orthodox theologian whose standing was recognised not only by members of other Churches but also by Jews and Muslims.

14/11/2025

“If you yourself are at peace, then there is at least some peace in the world” wrote Thomas Merton 🕊️

Begin your weekend from a place of peace. Join our online practice session tomorrow at 8:30am. Chris will be hosting this live from Launde Abbey in Leicestershire 🍂

Click the link below to sign up. It’s free and all are welcome 🙏

https://schoolofcontemplativelife.com/product/saturday-online-christian-meditation/

14/11/2025

‘The church has forgotten Jesus’ teaching on prayer.’ Is it time to rediscover silence? Read our piece in the latest edition of Premier Christianity. Link below 👇🏼

https://www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/the-church-has-forgotten-jesus-teaching-on-prayer-its-time-to-discover-the-missing-peace/20473.article

Christian meditation is nothing to be afraid of. In fact contemplative and silent prayer is the most consistently emphasised aspect of Jesus' own prayer life, argues Chris Whittington. The future of Christianity will not be louder, but quieter and deeper

13/11/2025

07/11/2025

Could silence revitalise churches? Read Chris’ piece in The Church Times, published today. Link below👇🏼

https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/7-november/comment/opinion/silence-could-be-a-way-to-revitalise-churches

Visit the Canterbury Press website to order your copy of The Missing Peace where it is currently discounted by 20% 🕊️

https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781786226792/the-missing-peace

Church Times Canterbury Press

05/11/2025

Building a regular meditation practice isn’t just about trying to sit still each day.

It’s about awakening a deep sense of connection with God and cultivating an inner peace that brings clarity, compassion, and alignment with our deepest values.

Many people who meditate regularly describe feeling more at ease with their thoughts and emotions, and more gentle toward others.

But it’s hard to sustain a regular practice alone.

Join us tonight at 8pm (UK time) for free online meditation — a quiet space to sit in stillness with likeminded others.

🕊️ All are welcome — come as you are.
👉 Click the link in our bio to sign up (it’s free)

03/11/2025

✨ In three weeks, Chris and Bishop Rachel Treweek will be sharing more about meditation from the Christian tradition with over 450 people!

Our launch evening for The Missing Peace is happening on Thurs 20th Nov from 6:45 - 8:15pm at St Philip and St James’ church in Cheltenham and via livestream.

If you’re coming along expect stimulating discussion, silent meditation and book readings against a candle-lit backdrop. And for those coming to the in-person event, wine (including mulled or spiced apple juice), some tasty nibbles and books will be available.

Final 10 tickets remaining for the in-person event available on our website. Join us for an inspiring, festive, community-led evening ✨

03/11/2025

Meditation & the Contemporary Wisdom of Meister Eckhart Retreat, led by Chris Whittington, founder of the School of Contemplative Life. With astonishing wisdom, originality and directness, Meister Eckhart invites us to let go of all our conceptions of God and enter the groundless ground in which we....

27/10/2025

Many people who develop a regular meditation practice speak about the peace that arises from being able to choose how to respond to life - rather than unconsciously reacting.

In this short video, Chris explains a little more…