Groups: Religion, Support and Therapy
Find others who share your religious or spiritual beliefs in this listing, as well as support groups for specific aspects of your life.
RELIGION
Alpha discussion group. Explore life’s meaning, God, Christianity. Enjoy supper, video & relaxed discussion. No obligation. Contact: alphabcn@gmail.com
International Church of Barcelona. A multi-cultural, multi-denominational family of believers. Sun, 10am and 12pm: Morning worship. Esglesia Christiana Adventista del Sete Dia. Also, weekly home groups, youth meeting and ministry for children. Comte d’Urgell 133, Tel. 93 204 9910, www.icbspain.org
Islamic Centre / Mosque. Avda. Meridiana 326, Tel. 93 351 4901
Israeli Community Synagogue, Avenir 24. Tel. 93 200 6148
Jehovah’s Witnesses English-speaking congregations C/ Violant d’Hongria 3, Metro: Badal; Thursday, 8pm and Sunday, 6pm. C/ d'Emili Roca 34, Metro: Virrei Amat or Fabra i Puig; Wednesday 7.45pm Sunday, 4pm. Tel. 93 408 1111. (Updated March 2010)
Jesus is Lord Church, La Font 24 bajos, Tel. 636 962 305, 93 442 9143. Non-denominational, full Gospel, English-speaking. Sun, 5pm Evening worship
Lighthouse Chapel International. Charismatic, full gospel believers. Worship with us every Sunday 2pm at Plaça Major del Rectorer 1-2, Les Planes. Tel. 634 166 372 or 814 726 341
Mahakaruna Buddhist Centre. Member of the New Kadampa Tradition, the International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Spiritual director: Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Resident teacher: Kadam Antonio Huertos. Prayers, meditations and meditation classes (in English as well as Spanish) every week. Retreats. Girona 83 3º 2ª, Tel. 93 487 6917 www.meditarabcn.org
Quaker meeting “Barcelona Friends Meeting”—active in Barcelona for more than 40 years. Join us for our twice monthly meetings. Email caroline.wilson@esade.edu
St. George’s. All welcome! Anglican Church services in English every Sunday 11am. Home Groups, Sunday School, Men & Women Groups, Christian Basics Course, Bible Study. More info at www.st-georges-church.com or email stgeorgeschurch@telefonica.net to receive our weekly e-newsletter. C/Horacio, 38 (top of S. Juan Salle) Tel. 93 417 8867. Chaplain: Rev Andrew Tweedy.
Santa María Reina. Catholic Mass in English Ctra. d’Esplugues 103, Tel. 93 203 4115. Sun, 10.30am
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous Groups held in English—Cardenal Casañas 16 (Pl. del Pi): Mon & Fri 10.15-11.15am; Tues 12-1pm. San Miguel 39 (Barceloneta): Mon, Tues, Fri 8-9pm. C/Leiva 43 (Pl. Espanya): Wed 8-9.15pm, Sat 5-6.30pm, Sun 5-6.15pm. Parroquia Josepets, Pl. Lesseps 25: Thurs 8.30-9.30pm. English info line, 616 684 338
Al-Anon. English-speaking group, for those affected by others’ alcoholism. Tuesdays and Fridays at 8pm, Sant Miquel 39 (Barceloneta). Tel. 697 664 106 or 657 549 672
English-speaking group for lesbian and bisexual women. Support for dealing with coming out, being out, relationships, jobs, etc. All nationalities welcomed. Email: englishlesbian@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous. Group held in English- Cardenal Casañas 16 (Santa Maria del Pi Church) Monday, Wednesday 12pm-1.15pm; Sant Pere Mes Als 65-3 (Parroquia Sant Pere Puel) Saturday 12pm-1.15pm. Nou de la Rambla 43, Civic centre Drassanes, Friday and Saturday night from 8pm- 9.30pm. www.nabarcelona.com. English info line, 622 634 858. Email: contact@nabarcelona.com
THERAPY, HEALING AND HOLISTIC
BARCELONAZEN DOJO Zen meditation practice in the Soto Zen tradition of Taisen Deshimaru, under the guidance of Master Kosen. Tues & Thurs 7am, Wed & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 11am (arrive 15 mins early). Introduction: Sat 10.15am. Tordera 18 bajos 2ª, Tel. 93 219 6954 zen-barcelona.com
Barcelona Healers and Therapists Network. www.barcelonahealersandtherapists.net. Info contact: info-bht@hotmail.com
CFQ Barcelona. CFQ is a method to facilitate the body’s self-healing mechanism by harmonising the mind, body and spirit. Learn to liberate the body from energy blockages. www.cfqhispania.org
Free talks and workshops on Classical Homeopathy. Zoe Holden 645 257 791 or zoebarcelona@gmail.com
Qi Gong on the beach every morning at 9am. Barceloneta Tues / Thurs Bogatell Mon / Weds / Fri. All levels. Uby 622 720 499 or Uby@ubymunozacupuncture.com