The Common Room is a regular Anselm Society community gathering based on the “Scriptorium” events at Pusey House Oxford, and the older monastic tradition of setting aside special rooms for the copying of manuscripts.

NOTE: During the summer, people's schedules change quite a bit, so over the next few months the Common Room will take place during weekday evenings. The structure will be similar. We will start with fellowship and eating together (please remember to bring a dinner), and then will pray together before and after we start our work. Beverages and snacks will be provided as well by the host.

This is not an event. It is an opportunity to set aside a day (or a significant portion of one) for study or creating, in the company of likeminded souls doing the same.

Schedule:

6pm: Dinner together (bring your own)

6:45pm: Prayer for our work

7pm - 9:15pm: Quiet time for work and study

9:15pm: Evening Prayer to transition us back

Questions? Contact Elisa Lambert.

Location will be provided upon registration or shortly thereafter.

What to expect

• Food? Coffee, tea, water, and light snacks will be provided. Bring your own lunch.

• Format? This is not a typical “third place” like a coffee shop. It is a structured time built around community and prayer—the prayer time, the discipline, and the meal together are part of the experience. Plan to attend the whole time.

• Workspace situation and noise volume? There will be a variety of spaces in which to work (including one where you can take a break or bounce ideas around without disturbing people), and different types of furniture setups. The default in most spaces is quiet (like a library).

• Acceptable types of work? If it’s quiet and fuels your generativity, you’re probably good! Reading, studying, writing, drawing, journaling, etc.