How We Work

The NCCA gathers together Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures. We commit to deepen our relationship with each other and to work together towards the fulfilment of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

WCCM Academy

About the Academy

The Academy offers a programme of inter-disciplinary study in the context of contemplative practice. It is grounded in the Christian contemplative tradition, particularly as passed on through John Main and Laurence Freeman and the worldwide body of teachers of the WCCM. It is inspired by meditation as a universal and unifying source of wisdom and it believes this wisdom can be enacted and applied across all of human life-experience and society.

Applications Now Open

The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) are excited to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort, which begins in late March 2025. The program is primarily suited for Oceania and Asia time zone participants.

New (Second) Cohort students

The second cohort beginning March 2025  is more suitable for those from the Australia and Asia time zones, when classes will be in the evening / late afternoon.

Program Details

The Academy welcomes everyone who wishes to deepen their contemplative approach to life. There are no age or education requirements. Most classes, seminars, and meetings with guides take place online, and each year includes three residential study and practice weeks (Bonnevaux, Fr. and Malaysia – It is possible to ask the Bonnevaux Scholarship Fund for financial assistance with travel expenses.)

World-Renowned Teachers

Our faculty includes esteemed teachers such as Laurence Freeman, Sarah Bachelard, Rowan Williams, and many others. Students benefit from unique and intense interactions with these remarkable teachers. Growth is fostered not only through online lessons but also through sharing, discussion, and reflection.

See the invitation from Sarah Bachelard 

Student testimony:

Inspired by meditation as a universal source of wisdom, the Academy integrates this insight into theology, Scripture, and various aspects of life and society. Through systematic education and practice, the program bridges intellectual understanding with a deeply personal inner journey.

It offers a profound way to deepen your faith and open yourself to greater wisdom.

Read the testimony of Ruth Jackson, a student from England, who shares her inspiring experience with the WCCM Academy.

Each student is assigned a guide for the entire duration of the program. These experienced teachers from our community provide encouragement and support, helping students connect their learning and growth to their daily lives and service to others.

 

More information and to apply:  please visit: NEW COHORT 2025: www.wccm.org/academy

Contact: any questions? Please contact the WCCM at lucie@wccm.org