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What's on at Nether Springs - the long list!

Some of us have said that we'd prefer to have the whole programme viewable on one page - so here it is! It makes for a long page, but you can print it out for easier reference. Remember though, that the Programme changes often, to adjust to demand, staffing issues, and availability, so your printout might get to be out-of-date...

JUNE 2008

30 - 1 Fri - Sun         COVENANTED TOGETHER     £120
A time for Companions to explore together aspects of our Way for living.

02—05 Mon—Thurs        A JOURNEY WITH JONAH                                £120
Major lessons from minor prophets as we share a led retreat focusing on themes of spirituality in the book of Jonah as wisdom to live by today.

06—08 Fri—Sun             GENERAL CHAPTER                                    donation
Quarterly meeting of the Community Leaders with invited others.

09—12 Mon—Thurs         CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS                             £120
A hands on retreat exploring different expressions of creativity and spirituality.

13—15 Fri—Sun             HOUSE IN QUIET (CLOSED)

17—19 Mon—Thurs      SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

20—22 Fri—Sun             A STILL POINT IN A TURNING WORLD           £70
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for self and God.

23—26 Mon—Thurs        BLOCK BOOKING

27—29 Fri—Sun             HOUSE IN QUIET (CLOSED)

JULY 2008

30—03 Mon—Thurs        THE HEART ALONE WITH GOD                         £120
A led retreat exploring aspects of the Inner Journey and spiritual conflict with particular reference to the monastic understanding of the Cell.

04—06 Fri—Sun                      HOUSE IN QUIET (CLOSED)

07—10 Mon—Thurs        SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

11—13 Fri—Sun              BLOCK BOOKING.

14—17 Mon—Thurs         A STILL POINT IN A TURNING WORLD             £105
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for self and God.

18-20 Fri-Sun                GOD'S AGENDA                                     £80

21—24 Mon—Thurs        SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

25—27 Sat—Sun            HOUSE IN QUIET (CLOSED)

28—31 Mon—Thurs        HE RESTORES MY SOUL                                £120

AUGUST 2008

01—03 Fri—Sun             WRITING YOUR SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY £80
Writing about your life can help you explore the themes/patterns that have shaped you and the questions that have pursued you. This retreat will give time, space and guides for reflecting on the turning points in your life and how God was present in moments of grace as well as brokenness.

04—07 Mon—Thurs        A STILL POINT IN A TURNING WORLD             £105
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for self and God.

08—10 Fri—Sun              COMMUNITY WEEKEND                                 £80

11—17 Mon—Sun          FAMILY MINI HOLIDAY BREAK                         £210
An opportunity to relax in the house and gardens at the Nether Springs as a base from which to enjoy the beautiful countryside and coastline of Northumberland, all in the context of the daily rhythm of the Mother House. Children under 14 half suggested donation, children under 8 free

18—21 Mon—Thurs        A STILL POINT IN A TURNING WORLD              £105
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for self and God.

22—24 Fri—Sun             THE JOURNEY TOWARD RECONCILIATION        £80
"The journey of reconciliation is embodied in Christ, God's Son, the one who creates the space that brings people and things together." (John Paul Lederach) A led retreat, focusing on journeying to a place where truth, mercy, justice and peace meet.

25—28 Mon—Thurs         SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat      £120

29—31 Fri—Sun             HOUSE IN QUIET (CLOSED)

SEPTEMBER 2008

01—04 Mon—Thurs         A STILL POINT IN A TURNING WORLD             £105
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for self and God.

05—07 Fri—Sun             GENERAL CHAPTER                                      donation
Quarterly meeting of the Community Leaders with invited others

08—11 Mon—Thurs        SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

12—18 Fri—Thurs                  HOUSE IN QUIET (CLOSED)

19—21 Fri—Sun             TREASURES OF DARKNESS                            £80
A led retreat exploring aspects of Dark Night spirituality from John of the Cross to the present day with a contemporary application.

22—25 Mon—Thurs        SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

26—28 Fri—Sun             HOUSE IN QUIET (CLOSED )

29—02 Mon—Thurs        A STILL POINT IN A TURNING WORLD            £70
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for self and God.

OCTOBER 2008


03—05 Fri—Sun WALKING THE ANCIENT PATHS —EUROPE THEN AND NOW                   £80
Hear the stories of the Saints who shaped European culture with the Gospel of Christ. Consider how we are being called to walk the ancient paths across the changing European cultures today as we listen to stories of people and Community initiatives across Europe.

06—09 Mon—Thurs        SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

10—12 Fri—Sun             GIVEN FOR LIFE                                              £80
An exploration of Romans 12:1-8, outlining God's unique design and motivational gifting for each individual, so as to better understand ourselves and our relationships with others.

13—16 Mon—Thurs        HE RESTORES MY SOUL                                £120

17—19 Fri—Sun           HOUSE IN QUIET (CLOSED)

20—23 Mon—Thurs        SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

24– 26 Fri—Sun            BLOCK BOOKING

27— 02 Mon—Sun        FAMILY LIFE IS HOLY GROUND                          £210
An exploration of how family life can be shaped by our Rule of Life.

NOVEMBER 2008

03—06 Mon—Thurs        SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

07—09 Fri—Sun             CHRIST OR CONSUMERISM                             £80
Based on Paul’s letter to the Colossians we will explore themes and issues facing us as Christians living in a consumer society. How can we live out the gospel that brings a future and a hope to a world in change?

10—13 Mon—Thurs     A STILL POINT IN A TURNING WORLD            £105
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for self and God.

14—16 Fri—Sun             BLOCK BOOKING

17—20 Mon—Thurs        SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

21—23 Fri—Sun             DESERT SPIRITUALITY                                     £80
Come and explore the history and wisdom of the Desert Mothers and Fathers, their relevance for today, and the spirituality of desert places.

24 - 27 Mon - Thurs          COVENANTED TOGETHER     £120
A time for Companions to explore together aspects of our Way for living.

30—02 Fri—Sun             HOUSE IN QUIET (CLOSED)

DECEMBER 2008

01—04 Mon—Thurs        HE RESTORES MY SOUL             £120
05—07 Fri—Sun              GENERAL CHAPTER                                     donation
Quarterly meeting of the Community Leaders with invited others

08—11 Mon—Thurs        SEEKING GOD—an individually guided retreat    £120

12—14 Fri—Sun             COMMUNITY WEEKEND                                £80

15-18 Mon-Thurs              A WINTER’S TALE                                            £120
A relaxing time incorporating liturgical worship and quiet reflection as we explore the wonders of the Advent Story – God’s coming to us.

19—05 January                         HOUSE CLOSED          FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

if you plan to print out this page, (or indeed any other on our site!), you will find that the last few characters at the right side of the page are missing from your printout. The technical explanation for this is that when I first built the site I made a mistake. But then I thought about how much you would enjoy inking-in the last few letters of every line with a biro after you've printed it, and I decided to leave it like this.

Not really. One day you will press 'print' and will be unable to suppress your whaahooping as you see it print right to the very last digit. One day, I said.

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