The Society is an independent ecumenical religious community in the Celtic Christian and Contemplative traditions that was founded in 2016 as a direct continuation of other New Zealand based Celtic Spirituality and Mystical Christian communities that operated from the 1970's and 1980's. It is comprised of both the public Contemplative Prayer and Meditation services and a members only Mystical Christian Ceremonial Order. We offer a supportive, spiritually nurturing community whereby people can come together to celebrate the seasons and connect to God and each other through meditation, prayer, sacramental worship, and ceremony.
Our public evening Contemplative Meditation and Prayer services are held 8 times a year at 7:30pm on a Sunday evening and combine the beauty of traditional worship and liturgy with a nature-centered and mystical approach to Christian spirituality. Members of the Order of St Columba (by application or invitation) undertake daily meditation, personal spiritual practices and study, and attend seasonal ceremonies held 4 times per year for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
contemplative meditation & Prayer
Join us in a beautiful historic church for our evening contemplative meditation and prayer services. Services combine traditional liturgical worship with candles, incense, sacred music, poetry, celtic and Mystical Christian prayer, and contemplative meditation.
Steeped in tradition, the meetings evoke an atmosphere of spiritual stillness and peace. All are welcome.
Order of St Columba
Membership of the Order of St Columba is by application after a period of discernment. Members engage in daily meditation, regular personal spiritual practices and study and attend the Seasonal Ceremonies held four times a year for Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer. The Ceremonies are participatory and held in a sacred circle with candles and incense and draw on the Celtic and Western Mystery traditions. In the ceremonies we honour with the four elements of creation and the archangels and take part in meditation, prayer, religiouschant, seasonal readings, and ceremony,
Celtic christianity
Celtic Christianity draws on ancient religious and monastic traditions, yet this spiritual path is relevant for the contemporary world today. Revering nature as God's Creation and incorporating sacred music, art, and poetry in worship are integral elements of Celtic Spiritual and Monastic traditions. Through a deep personal spiritual journey a close relationship to Christ, Mary, and the Saints is developed. Distinctive features of this path include: Hope, equality, mystery, nature, holism, simplicity, and community.
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