The House that John Built: The Story of our Celtic Family Tree (Nether Springs)
01 – 04 February (Monday to Thursday)
The House that John built poems, featured in Celtic Daily Prayer Book 1, were written by Andy Raine to help people understand a summary of Celtic Christianity as experienced by real individuals in history. It explains that each life affects the next and a flame is passed through the generations, a Celtic fire. At this retreat, we’ll join with Andy Raine to hear about and touch the lives of this Celtic lineage through storytelling, song and dance.
Led by: Companion Andy Raine
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Suggested donation: £285
Community Introduction (Nether Springs)
05 – 07 February (Friday to Sunday)
An introductory retreat outlining the history, vocation and novitiate process of the Northumbria Community. An essential retreat for all who want to explore their relationship with the Community. Participation in the first evening session is essential for those hoping to become Novices.
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Suggested donation: £190
Individually Guided Retreat (IGR) Entering the Silence (Nether Springs)
08 – 11 February (Monday to Thursday)
Let me rest in Your will and be silent. Then the light of Your joy will warm my
life. Its fire will burn in my heart and shine for Your glory. This is what I live for.
Amen, Amen.
Thomas Merton
This silent retreat is a time to seek God in the cell of your own heart, in a community of fellow seekers. Each retreatant will be paired with a companion on the journey from whom they can receive individual support and guidance. Apart from the session of spiritual accompaniment each morning, we will seek God in silence from Monday after Night Prayers until an optional closing group reflection on the final day. Includes an Ash Wednesday Communion.
Led by: Nether Springs Team of Spiritual Accompaniers
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Suggested donation: £330
Playing with Abundance in a World of Scarcity (Nether Springs)
15 – 18 February (Monday to Thursday)
“Jesus reminds us that the wounds of scarcity can be healed only by faith in God’s promise of abundance” ~ Walter Bruggemann
Through creative and playful approaches, we will identify lies we’ve believed in any areas of our lives regarding scarcity that keep us anxious and controlling and lean into the truths God gently gives us to replace them.
Includes a special feast on Saturday evening.
Led by: Artist and Play Specialist Lucy Joy Jackson
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Suggested donation: £285
A Time for Everything (Nether Springs)
19 – 21 February (Friday to Sunday)
Join in the life of the house, following the monastic daily rhythm of prayer, work, study and reflection, solitude and community. There is no set programme or teaching, apart from an introduction on the first night and a closing reflection. It is time to come and simply be yourself.
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Suggested donation: £190
Reading Retreat, with book launch (Nether Springs)
22 – 25 February (Monday to Thursday)
Have you ever dreamed of taking time out from your daily routine to do nothing but sit and read without even having to think about where the next meal’s coming from? Then the Reading Retreat could be just what you’re looking for. All we ask is that at least one book should be of a Christian or spiritual nature. The library at Nether Springs has over 5,000 titles to choose from. You can view the catalogue online in advance and reserve books to be ready in your room when you arrive. In addition to personal reading time, there will be an optional session each day, including lectio divina and a book launch.
Led by: Companion Chris Knowles
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Suggested donation: £285
I Still and Quiet My Soul (Nether Springs)
26 – 28 February (Friday to Sunday)
An opportunity to spend time with God within the daily life and rhythm of the community at Nether Springs. No set programme or teaching is provided, apart from an introduction on the first night. It is simply time to come and be yourself.
Interested in this retreat? Use this link to complete your booking form
Suggested donation: £190
Event type: Retreats at Nether Springs