Faiths & Paths in Glastonbury: Interfaith and Open to all Paths
The groups and places listed in this section all have a strong interfaith ethos and people from all faiths and paths are welcomed. If you would like your Glastonbury organisation to be included in this section, please contact us.
- There are more than 70 practising spiritual faiths and paths in Glastonbury and many more individuals that have developed their own paths that have helped them explore the Divine.
- Listings here are offered for information only and are not intended to be an endorsement or recommendation. If meeting with individuals, please exercise common sense and employ personal safety guidelines.
- We cannot guarantee accuracy of information regarding timings and event and are offered in good faith. Where times and/or events are included, please avoid disappointment and check with the organisation before visiting.
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A Silent Vigil for Peace
Held at Glastonbury Market Cross each Friday from 12.00 noon -12.30. Organised by members of local churches, all are welcomed. "We pray in silence for peace for around half an hour - peace in the world, in your country, in your town, in your community, in your family, in your heart". |
Avalon Forest Church
1. Walking in the Jesus tradition
2. Discovering the wonder of the Divine in nature
3. Welcoming all from any path who wish to walk this path together.
Contact: Reverend Sister Diana Greenfield
Facebook Page
1. Walking in the Jesus tradition
2. Discovering the wonder of the Divine in nature
3. Welcoming all from any path who wish to walk this path together.
Contact: Reverend Sister Diana Greenfield
Facebook Page
Chalice Well
'Many Paths, One Source'
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 the waters 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 and are open to all.
Website
Tel: 01458 831154
Email
'Many Paths, One Source'
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 the waters 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 and are open to all.
Website
Tel: 01458 831154
Kabbalah
Kabbalah 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 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.
Contacts: Ian Rees email or Will Parfit email
Kabbalah 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 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.
Contacts: Ian Rees email or Will Parfit email
Quaker Meeting House (Street)
Quakers share a way of life rather than a set of beliefs and seek to experience God directly, within themselves and in their relationships with others and the world around. These direct encounters with the Divine are where Quakers find meaning and purpose in their lives. Quakers have been meeting in Street since the 1650's. The first Quaker Meeting House, built on the current site, was thatched and this was superseded in 1850 by the building that you see today.
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Quakers share a way of life rather than a set of beliefs and seek to experience God directly, within themselves and in their relationships with others and the world around. These direct encounters with the Divine are where Quakers find meaning and purpose in their lives. Quakers have been meeting in Street since the 1650's. The first Quaker Meeting House, built on the current site, was thatched and this was superseded in 1850 by the building that you see today.
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Meeting for Worship
Sundays from 10.00am onwards. Meeting takes place from 10.30am - 11.30am. You are very welcome to join us and we enjoy meeting new enquirers and visitors. If you are on holiday in the beautiful southwest and would prefer to find another meeting closer to where you are staying, do try Find a Quaker Meeting on the excellent national website for Quakers.
Street Quaker Meeting House, 36 High Street, Street, BA16 0EB
Contact: 01458 443695
Maurice Bennington: 01934 742 848
Sundays from 10.00am onwards. Meeting takes place from 10.30am - 11.30am. You are very welcome to join us and we enjoy meeting new enquirers and visitors. If you are on holiday in the beautiful southwest and would prefer to find another meeting closer to where you are staying, do try Find a Quaker Meeting on the excellent national website for Quakers.
Street Quaker Meeting House, 36 High Street, Street, BA16 0EB
Contact: 01458 443695
Maurice Bennington: 01934 742 848
St Margaret's Chapel & Almshouses
This small ancient chapel and the adjacent Magdalene Almshouses were once part of Glastonbury Abbey and the group of buildings dates back to around the 11th Century, when Glastonbury was a major pilgrimage destination. It was at first a Hospital for up to 13 sick men with a Chapel (all paid for by Queen Margaret of Scotland). Two rows of Men’s Almshouses replaced the Hospital in the 16th Century, but one row was demolished in the 1960s – its foundations are under the garden. The Chapel, Almshouses and gardens are cared for by the Trustees and Volunteers of the Mary and Margaret Charity and completed a large refurbishment and repair programme in 2012, including a new stone courtyard wall, disabled access WC, and a new West garden.
St. Margaret’s is a Chapel of Ease – a place of quiet contemplation and prayer during the day, and is available in the evenings for group use.
SUMMER OPENING TIMES
10.00 am – 4.00pm March to October
WINTER OPENING TIMES
November 1st are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, between the hours of 11.00am and 3.00pm.
How to find us:
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
This small ancient chapel and the adjacent Magdalene Almshouses were once part of Glastonbury Abbey and the group of buildings dates back to around the 11th Century, when Glastonbury was a major pilgrimage destination. It was at first a Hospital for up to 13 sick men with a Chapel (all paid for by Queen Margaret of Scotland). Two rows of Men’s Almshouses replaced the Hospital in the 16th Century, but one row was demolished in the 1960s – its foundations are under the garden. The Chapel, Almshouses and gardens are cared for by the Trustees and Volunteers of the Mary and Margaret Charity and completed a large refurbishment and repair programme in 2012, including a new stone courtyard wall, disabled access WC, and a new West garden.
St. Margaret’s is a Chapel of Ease – a place of quiet contemplation and prayer during the day, and is available in the evenings for group use.
SUMMER OPENING TIMES
10.00 am – 4.00pm March to October
WINTER OPENING TIMES
November 1st are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, between the hours of 11.00am and 3.00pm.
How to find us:
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
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.
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
Contacts:
Robert Coker 01749 830227
Emmaline Maxwell 01458 834181
Sophia Knock 01458 830293
Henry Cox 01460 66215
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
Contacts:
Robert Coker 01749 830227
Emmaline Maxwell 01458 834181
Sophia Knock 01458 830293
Henry Cox 01460 66215
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).
Website
Letters for the attention of the White Spring Custodian can be sent to Wellhouse Cottage, Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury BA6 8BL
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).
Website
Letters for the attention of the White Spring Custodian can be sent to Wellhouse Cottage, Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury BA6 8BL
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