Upcoming Retreats:
X & Y [Men’s Retreat] 2010, 3-5 Sept [4pm Fri-2.30pm Sun]
Led by Richard Hann and the men of
Ashburnham & Penhurst
£130 full board or £60 non-residential A retreat for Christian men to explore their
true, God-given nature. A weekend with
Jesus at its centre and opportunities for
outdoor activities, fun, teaching, worship
and discussion.
A serious lightness of being 2010, 7-9 September [4pm Tues-2.30pm Thur]
Led by Pen Wilcock
£130 full board, £65 non-residential A retreat for people interested in Gospel
simplicity, walking lightly on the Earth
and staying free of material encumbrances
with a view to making their lives count
for good in the world. Take some time out
to consider downsizing and de-cluttering,
the amazing power inherent in sharing,
freedom and flexibility, maintaining
lifestyle boundaries, the Thrall of Mammon
and the Kingdom of Christ. Discuss and
share tips, wheezes and gadgets for
frugal, Earth-friendly, uncomplicated
living.
What’s behind the The Shack? 2010, 10 Sept [Fri 2-4pm]
Led by Richard and Storm Hann
no charge, any donations gratefully received [see 10 December]
Prayer and painting 2010, 13 September [Mon 10am–4.30pm]
Led by Anne Stamper
£30 with lunch and refreshment The day start with morning prayer followed
by a talk by Anne entitled 'My painting,
my faith', with supporting images. This
will lead into personal time for art work,
during which Anne will play an active
part. There will be some art materials
available but participants can bring their
own. At the end of the day, those who wish
to can share their work and discuss how
pictures can aid prayer. The day will end
with worship.
Fire in the belly – the retrieval of passion For women working in the church and in
pastoral and spiritual ministry
2010, 18 September [Sat 10am-4pm]
Led by Sue Cash
£32 including meal and refreshments A creative day for women working in the
institutional church and in pastoral and
spiritual ministry of all kinds, to explore
and reclaim their energy as visionaries of
passion.
Am I called? A training retreat for those wishing to
explore the retreat ministry
27 Sept – 1 Oct [4pm Mon-2.30pm Fri]
Led by John Ford
£220 full board or £100 non-residential The course will be both taught and
experiential and will include tools for
retreat leaders, retreat experiences,
discussions and an exercise in planning a
retreat.
Myers Briggs, The Spiritual Journey You need to have completed a Basic MBTI
course to attend
2010, 1-3 Oct [4pm Fri-2.30pm Sun]
Led by Sue Jackson & Valerie Pearce
£170 full board or £110 non-residential How do you best commune with God? Explore
different areas of spiritual life and the
way that it relates to our personality type.
What’s behind the The Shack? 2010, 15 Oct [Fri 2-4pm]
Led by Richard and Storm Hann
no charge, any donations gratefully received [see 10 December]
New Directions For those returning to live in the UK
after ministry overseas or for an extended
home assignment.
2010, 15-18 October [4pm Fri - 2.30pm Mon]
Led by Mike Frith
£250 full board or £160 non-residential ‘Unpack’ the transitional process and issues
around re-adjustment in a context of
reflection and prayer, and individual
accompaniment if requested. Financial advice
will also be available on the Monday.
Click here for more details (PDF format)
Leading a Quiet Day 2010 22 September [Wed 10am - 4pm]
Led by Sue Cash
£32 for members of Retreat Association
£37 non-members incl meal & refreshments An interactive day of dialogue, input and
support to allow you to identify your
passion, recognise your gifts within this
Christian ministry, explore the process of
crafting and shaping a Quiet Day and create
your own mission statement of intent.
Flying Free with God 2010, 4 November [Thur 10am-4pm]
Led by Marilyn Baker and Tracy Williamson
£10 – bring your own lunch Join Marilyn and Tracy for this special day
of worship and teaching. Draw close to the
heart of God and open up to His healing
touch. Take the opportunity to have prayer
ministry or time to be quiet with God.
What’s behind the The Shack? 2010, 12 Nov [Fri 2-4pm]
Led by Richard and Storm Hann
no charge, any donations gratefully received [see 10 December]
Come stir the fire, sit close to the glow Women's Reteat
2010, 12-13 November [Fri 4.30pm–Sat 4pm]
Led by Sue Cash
£85 full board or £55 non-residential A 24 hour retreat for women to befriend,
support and enlighten each other and explore
and share the sacred story of the search for
meaning and sense of purpose in your lives.
This will be a time to rediscover inner
wisdom in a gentle and welcoming atmosphere.
Praying with Rublev’s Icon 2010, 20-21 November [4pm Sat-4pm Sun]
Led by Rosie Featherstone
£65 full board or £35 non-residential Explore how we (as individuals) relate to
the persons of the trinity. There will be
times of teaching and sharing as well as
group and individual reflection.
Living the cross - following Jesus into his world 2010, 22-25 November [4pm Mon – 2.30pm Thur
Led by Chris Neal]
£195 full board or £100 non-residential The call of Jesus is to follow him into
his world and with him to share in the
mission purposes of the Father. As we look
at the ministry of Jesus there must be the
recognition he calls not only to a radical
life-style but to one which is costly .
During our time together we will explore
the letter of Paul to the Philippians and
discover afresh what it means to life a
life shaped by the Cross of Christ.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel 2010, 4 Dec [Sat 10am-4pm]
Led by Sue Cash
£32 including meal and refreshments Using the traditional and contemporary ‘O
antiphons’ explore the coming of God into
the ordinary of our daily lives during this
waiting time of Advent. There will be times
of quiet and sharing, poetry, music and
scripture throughout the day.
What’s behind the The Shack? 2010, 10 Dec [Fri 2-4pm]
Led by Richard and Storm Hann
no charge, any donations gratefully received A monthly conversation group for anyone
wanting to explore, and perhaps wrestle
with, the timeless questions raised in
William Paul Young’s book ‘The Shack’. A
range of resources will be used to delve
deeper into the issues we encounter along
the way. This will be a generous and safe
space to share your thoughts, ask questions
and seek answers.
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