Programme

I Can`t, God Can

Leader: Mandy Callf

Often on our Christian journey we are in the driving seat, route all planned, provisions for the journey made. But then life happens. an unexpected curve ball stops us in our tracks. `I can`t do this`, is the deep cry of our hearts. This retreat explores how we can let go of striving and struggling and open up to what God can do.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential price: £175.00

Who am I in God?

Leader: Brigid Main

In the beauty of Penhurst take time out to explore the themes of roots, place and creation in our spiritual exploration of `who am I in God`? The great Irish teacher John Scotus Eriugena taught that God speaks to us through two books. One is the little book, he says, the book of scripture, physically little. The other is the big book, the book of creation, vast as the universe... Using ideas from Celtic, Maori and Aboriginal spirituality we will explore the two books through which God speaks to us.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential price: £175.00

Praying in and Out

Leader: Val Freeman

To live well we need to be good both at breathing in and breathing out! And our life with God is the same. But it`s very human for us to over-focus on either praying in or praying out. This retreat looks at prayer in a broad sense and opens opportunity to find more balance in our life with God. We`ll explore how to receive from God as well as expressing ourselves to God; how to rest in as well as serving our loving Creator. There will be some times of silence together as well as plenty of time for personal devotion. Suggestions for how to use this time will be given but you will be encouraged to find your own language and way of being with God. Activities will include an ocean meditation, Lectio Divina, various breathing prayers, engaging with nature, journalling and the examen. So come, and breathe, and pray... both in and out! This retreat will be "lightly guided" by Val i.e. there will be plenty of time for rest and for personal time with God.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential price: £175.00

Retiring Well

Leader: Helen Calder

A return of this popular retreat, aimed at those who have retired in the past year or are planning to do so in the next couple of years. Retirement is a time of significant change and this retreat helps work through key issues such as leaving work well, exploring your calling in retirement, identity, supporting others and yourself and pacing life. The retreat is suitable for those in secular work or Christian ministry.

Residential price: £395.00
Non-residential price: £245.00

Knowing You Jesus

Leader: Tony and Jilly Horsfall

A retreat for those in Christian ministry at home or abroad. This retreat is built around the famous prayer of Richard of Chichester which expresses his desire to know Jesus more fully in the beautiful words: `to see you more clearly, love you more dearly and follow you more nearly.` Hopefully this reflects the longing of every follower of Jesus, and by spending time in the gospel narratives we can immerse ourselves in his life so that by being with him we become like him and learn to do what he would do. There will be times for worship, personal reflection and personal accompaniment if desired. We will be using material from the book `Knowing You, Jesus` (BRF 2023) copies of which will be available at a discount price of £15 at the retreat. Tony & Jilly Horsfall

Residential price: £425.00
Non-residential option is not available

Divorce Recovery Workshop

Have you been through divorce or separation; has your relationship irretrievably broken down; are you asking yourself why it all happened? Struggling with the trauma, feeling rejected, that nobody understands? At whatever stage of separation and divorce you find yourself, this workshop helps you make some sense of it all and find ways of moving forward.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential price: £175.00

Reigniting Your Creative Spark

Leaders: Val Freeman and Dan Freeman

If God is the Great Creator and we are made in God`s image, why is being creative sometimes so hard? Why is any sort of creative expression so difficult to prioritise and protect? How do we cope with doubt and self criticism in our artistic life? We will look together at the spirituality of using our unique creativity and how to revive it when it`s gone cold, whether for a few weeks or for many years.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential price: £175.00

Wellbeing Weekend 1

Leader: Jason and Vicki Cottingham

A wellbeing weekend offers a safe and supportive space for people who feel or have felt overwhelmed, providing tools for self-management in a facilitated peer mentoring style setting. This weekend will cover subjects of anxiety, depression, disappointment and loss. The sessions include group and individual activities designed to help participants accept themselves, understand their value and worth and grow towards a more resilient and hopeful future. This is the first of three Wellbeing Weekends. Each one will look at different subjects concerning our wellbeing. You are welcome to attend one, any or all of the weekends.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential price: £175.00

Knowing You, Jesus

Leader: Tony and Jilly Horsfall

This retreat is built around the famous prayer of Richard of Chichester which expresses his desire to know Jesus more fully in the beautiful words: `to see you more clearly, love you more dearly and follow you more nearly.` Hopefully this reflects the longing of every follower of Jesus, and by spending time in the gospel narratives we can immerse ourselves in his life so that by being with him we become like him and learn to do what he would do. There will be times for worship, personal reflection and personal accompaniment if desired. We will be using material from the book `Knowing You, Jesus` (BRF 2023) copies of which will be available at a discount price of £15 at the retreat. Tony & Jilly Horsfall

Residential price: £425.00
Non-residential option is not available

Well-Being Weekend 2

Leader: Jason and Vicki Cottingham

A wellbeing weekend offers a safe and supportive space for people who feel or have felt overwhelmed, providing tools for self-management in a facilitated peer mentoring style setting. This weekend will cover subjects of perfectionism, shame and anger. The sessions include group and individual activities designed to help participants accept themselves, understand their value and worth and grow towards a more resilient and hopeful future. This is the second of three Wellbeing Weekends. Each one will look at different subjects concerning our wellbeing. You are welcome to attend one, any or all of the weekends.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential price: £175.00

Crossroads Retreat

Leaders: Jacqui Zanetti and Mary Monfries

`Stand at the crossroads and look. Look for the ancient paths. Ask where the good way is and walk in it and you will find rest for your soul.` Facilitated by two experienced coaches this retreat provides a unique space for people at a crossroads in life to pause, step back and reflect on where they are, the questions they find themselves in, what they really want and to how take steps forward.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential option is not available

Divorce Recovery Weekend

Leader: Mandy Callf

Have you been through divorce or separation; has your relationship irretrievably broken down; are you asking yourself why it all happened? Struggling with the trauma, feeling rejected, that nobody understands? At whatever stage of separation and divorce you find yourself, this workshop helps you make some sense of it all and find ways of moving forward.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential option is not available

Well Being Weekend 3

Leader: Jason and Vicki Cottingham

A wellbeing weekend offers a safe and supportive space for people who feel or have felt overwhelmed, providing tools for self-management in a facilitated peer mentoring style setting. This weekend will cover subjects of forgiveness, self-acceptance and healthy relationships. The sessions include group and individual activities designed to help participants accept themselves, understand their value and worth and grow towards a more resilient and hopeful future. This is the third of three Wellbeing Weekends. Each one will look at different subjects concerning our wellbeing. You are welcome to attend one, any or all of the weekends.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential price: £175.00

Living in Christ

Leader: Amy Boucher Pye

The apostle Paul experienced a complete turnabout on the Damascus Road. How can we emulate him in `putting on Christ` - that is, how do we leave our old selves behind as we take on the new? We`ll explore some of the rich wisdom of Paul`s letter to the Colossians with plenty of time to engage in prayer exercises to encounter God. Feel refreshed, challenged and equipped to live each new day with Jesus.

Residential price: £270.00
Non-residential price: £175.00