Isaac Penington: metaphor and divine mystery

Sunday 16 June 2024
14:00-17:30 (UK time)

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A very old book open on a library table

In this half-day online session, guided meditation will help us reflect on how metaphors drawn from Isaac Penington’s writings speak to us today, and deepen our understanding of his contribution to Quaker spirituality.


Throughout his writings, Isaac Penington (1616-1679) consistently uses powerful metaphors to lead people to the ‘sweet experience’ of the immediacy of divine mystery. During this session, we will focus on words and phrases Penington uses again and again, considering how they might resonate for us today and where they lead us next.

The session will include time for individual reflection away from your screen.

This course will involve:

DiscussionSpeakerWritten and visualZoom Session

Accessibility info:

On the booking form, there is a chance for you to let us know about any accessibility or communication adjustments that will enable you to participate more fully in the course. Automated Zoom closed captions are available for all live sessions but if you feel you require more accurate closed captioning please email us directly in addition to booking.

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