Upcoming Retreats:

My Cup Runneth Over

2008, 31 July [Thur] 10am - 4pm
Led by Sue Cash
£30 including lunch and refreshments

A summer day of happiness to enjoy blessings and delight in creation as you pray and play with all your senses.

The Story We Find Ourselves In

2008,15 Aug [Fri] 2 - 4pm
Led by Richard and Storm Hann
no charge but donations to the Centre gratefully received.

Monthly meeting for anyone seeking to find out more about the Christian faith as we journey together through the big ‘God story’. Sessions based around Brian McLaren’s book of the same name. No expectations, no preconceived ideas, no denominational baggage just the chance to discuss, ask questions and share your journey with other like-minded souls.

Accompanied Silent Retreat

2008, 18 - 21 August [4pm Mon-2.30pm Thurs]
Guides - Revd Peter Dodson & Revd Valerie Pearce
£170 per person full board £20 per day non-residential

Each day Peter and Valerie are available to meet one-to-one with guests. There is no coercion in this: they will listen with respect and without judgement, and offer ideas or suggestions, if requested, which guests are free to follow or set aside. Some may simply want to use this as time alone with God in silence.

Behold my Servant

2008, 25 - 29 August[4pm Mon - 2.30 Fri]
For those connected with UK or overseas mission
Led by Tony Horsfall
£180 full board

Based on Isaiah 42 this retreat will look at the beautiful portrait of Jesus as the Servant of the Lord. As well as considering the way in which Jesus lived and ministered, we will think through the implications of his example for our own call to service and servanthood as we follow in his footsteps.

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Trinity of Love

2008, 1 Sept [Mon] 10am - 4pm
Led by Merriel & Revd Clive Woodward
£30 including lunch and refreshments

A day of reflection, mostly in silence using art, music and poetry to explore the three persons of the Trinity. Although not essential, you may like to bring some art materials along with you.

Accompanied Silent Retreat

2008, 8 -11 Sept [4pm Mon - 2.30pm Thur]
For those connected with UK or overseas mission
Guide - Anne Yeardley
£170 per person full board

Each day Anne is available to meet one-to-one with guests. There is no coercion in this: she will listen with respect and without judgement, and offer ideas or suggestions, if requested, which guests are free to follow or set aside. Some may simply want to use this as time alone with God in silence.

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Rebuilding Holiness (Nehemiah 1 – 7)

2008, 12 - 14 Sept [4pm Fri- 2.30pm Sun]
Led by Revd Lee Townend
£105 full board, £50 non-residential

This weekend will use the book of Nehemiah for renewing and rebuilding a sense of the
gracious presence of the Father heart of God in our lives. Encouragement, some challenging questions and time to seriously reflect on personal faith and lifestyle. Opportunities to come before the Lord to seek renewal. Especially useful for all Christians who are seeking
closeness to God once more. Church leaders would particularly find the principles of
Nehemiah 1-7 important in both their own ministry and the mission of their church.

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Resting in His Love

2008, 15 - 18 Sept [4pm Mon - 2.30pm Thur]
Led by Jen Rees Larcombe
£150 full board, £60 non-residential

A retreat for those who need space and peace to relax but also long to know more of God’s love for them personally.

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The Story We Find Ourselves In

2008, 19 Sept [Fri] 2 - 4pm
Led by Richard and Storm Hann
no charge but donations to the Centre gratefully received.

Monthly meeting for anyone seeking to find out more about the Christian faith as we journey together through the big ‘God story’. Sessions based around Brian McLaren’s book of the same name. No expectations, no preconceived ideas, no denominational baggage just the chance to discuss, ask questions and share your journey with other like-minded souls.

The Spiritual Journey with Myers Briggs

2008, 26 - 28 Sept [4pm Fri - 2.30pm Sun]
You will need to have completed a Basic MBTI course to attend.
Led by Sue Jackson & Valerie Pearce
£160 full board, £100 non-residential

Explore spiritual life and the way that it relates to the four functions. There will be opportunities to create and share worship and to share individual spiritual journeys.

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Mellow Fruitfulness

2008, 4 Oct [Sat] 10am - 4pm
Led by Sue Cash
£30 including lunch and refreshments

A day in autumn to slow down, let go and rediscover the spiritual wisdom of rest and
dormancy in your daily life.

Individual Guided Retreat on a theme of Simplicity

2008, 13 - 16 Oct [4pm Mon - 2.30pm Thur]
Guide - Pen Wilcock
£170 per person full board £20 per day non-residential

Some group teaching and plenty of individual support/guidance in a framework of silent prayer and meditation.

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The Story We Find Ourselves In

2008, 17 Oct [Fri] 2 - 4pm
Led by Richard and Storm Hann
no charge but donations to the Centre gratefully received.

Monthly meeting for anyone seeking to find out more about the Christian faith as we journey together through the big ‘God story’. Sessions based around Brian McLaren’s book of the same name. No expectations, no preconceived ideas, no denominational baggage just the chance to discuss, ask questions and share your journey with other like-minded souls.

Praying with Pain - Intercessions in today’s world

2008, 19 - 21 Oct [4pm Sun - 2.30pm Tues]
For those connected with UK or overseas mission
Led by Una Kroll
£110 full board, £50 non-residential

A focus on the suffering of Christians in areas of the world where they are oppressed,
persecuted even martyred. This retreat will be useful to all who are in contact with the
missionary work of the worldwide church. There will be opportunities for one-to-one and some silence.

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Spiritual Journaling

2008, 2-4 Nov [4pm Sun- 2.30pm Tues]
Led by Richard King
£130 full board, £60 non-residential

The Spiritual Journal is a vital tool for the adventure of prayer. A private and personal record of our relationship with God, used creatively it can unlock the door to deeper spiritual experience. This retreat will offer different ways of using a spiritual journal and plenty of silent time to try them out.

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St. Luke’s Gospel through the Old Masters

2008, 6 Nov [Thurs] 10am - 4pm
Led by Chris Robson
£30 including lunch and refreshments

A power-point presentation of St. Luke’s gospels using 12 paintings from Western European masters.

The Story We Find Ourselves In

2008, 14 Nov [Fri] 2 - 4pm
Led by Richard and Storm Hann
no charge but donations to the Centre gratefully received.

Monthly meeting for anyone seeking to find out more about the Christian faith as we journey together through the big ‘God story’. Sessions based around Brian McLaren’s book of the same name. No expectations, no preconceived ideas, no denominational baggage just the chance to discuss, ask questions and share your journey with other like-minded souls.

A Living Hope

2008, 17 - 20 Nov [4pm Mon - 2.30pm Thur]
Led by Chris Neal
£170 full board, £60 non-residential

As we face an uncertain world with many different questions of God’s people both individually and as communities, we are called to live out His hope giving promises of life and grace to all who will receive it. This retreat will consider those promises and our call to respond to them.

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Listening to God

2008, 24 Nov [Mon] 10am - 4pm
Led by Marilyn Baker and Tracy Williamson
£10 - Bring your own lunch

Discover the joy of hearing God’s voice and learning to share his heart with others.

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Advent Arts Retreat

2008, 28 - 30 Nov [4pm Fri - Sun evening]
Led by Sarah Fordham and team
Cost to be confirmed. Please contact Wardens for more information.

Advent means “The coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important”
... In the lead up to Christmas, this weekend will be an opportunity to creatively explore what advent means for us today. The fruits of our time together will be shared at a special reception event at Ashburnham Place on the Sunday at 5pm.

The Story We Find Ourselves In

2008, 5 Dec [Fri] 2 - 4pm
Led by Richard and Storm Hann
no charge but donations to the Centre gratefully received.

Monthly meeting for anyone seeking to find out more about the Christian faith as we journey together through the big ‘God story’. Sessions based around Brian McLaren’s book of the same name. No expectations, no preconceived ideas, no denominational baggage just the chance to discuss, ask questions and share your journey with other like-minded souls.

Joy to the World

2008, 6 Dec [Sat] 10am - 4pm
Led by Sue Cash

£30 including lunch and refreshments

Come away and prepare for Christmas in your heart as you create your autobiography of
comfort and joy and gift yourself with space for prayer and reflection.

Rest, Recreation, Renewal and Encouragement ...

2008, 10 - 14 Dec [11am Wed - 2pm Sun]
For those in FULL-TIME OVERSEAS MISSION work
Led by David Huggett
£180 full board

...is this what you need?
Designed to help you to get ‘back on-track with the Lord’ after hectic overseas missionary work. It offers four days to listen and learn; to enjoy the beautiful countryside from an old manor house; to be well fed and looked after. Times of teaching, sharing, one-to-one support, prayer and worship. Daily communion and some silence included.

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