9 – 13 February (Monday to Friday) Forming Communities of Hope in the Great Unravelling (Nether Springs) A retreat led by Roy Searle and based on the book that he has written with his friend the Canadian missiologist Alan Roxburgh that explores where we find ourselves in a changing world. We will look at the […]
2 – 6 March (Monday to Friday) Community Introduction (Nether Springs) 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. Please note: Participation in the first evening session is essential for those becoming Novices. Interested in […]
1 – 3 May (Friday to Sunday) Integrating the Rule of Life with Internal Family Systems (IFS): deepening and extending the inner and outer journey* (at Nether Springs) Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an empowering form of psychotherapy that embraces ancient spiritual traditions and, as such, is perfectly suited for integrating with the Northumbria Community […]
1 – 4 June (Monday to Thursday) Individually Guided Retreat (IGR): Entering the Silence (Nether Springs) 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. […]
29 June – 2 July (Monday to Thursday) An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines (at Nether Springs) An opportunity to learn about and experience some of the spiritual practices such as centring prayer, lectio divina, simplicity and walking the labyrinth. Together we will explore how they might bring a freshness and a depth to our daily lives […]
31 July – 2 August (Friday to Sunday) A Time for Everything (at Nether Springs) For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Join in with the life of the house based on the monastic daily rhythm of prayer, work, study/reflection, solitude and community. No set programme […]
31 August – 3 September (Monday to Thursday) Celtic Saints: St. Aidan (Nether Springs) Aidan travelled from the Isle of Iona to Northumberland at the request of King Oswald to bring the light of the Gospel to this land. He was known for speaking out courageously, wisely, and yet also graciously, living with simplicity and […]
28 September – 1 October (Monday to Thursday) Establish Thou the Work of our Hands – Gardening and Facilities (Nether Springs) We invite you to engage, both physically and spiritually, with both soil and soul, in the gardens at Nether Springs and/or with repairs and updates on the house. Please be aware that there will […]
30 October – 1 November (Friday to Sunday) Celebrating the Saints (Nether Springs) Over this ‘All Saints’ Day’ weekend, we’ll have a chance to explore together the significance of being part of ‘The Communion of the Saints’. We’ll also explore the lives of a variety of Northumbrian Saints and how they might help shape a […]
7 – 10 December (Monday to Thursday) Inner/Outer Pilgrimage (Nether Springs) This retreat involves both inner pilgrimage – a journey of inner work, silence, study, peace and rest and an opportunity for the ‘Heart alone with God’ staying full-board in an ensuite room – and outer pilgrimage. We have been working on resources to help […]