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Irish monks used boats called coracles to travel on the ocean in search of a ‘desert place‘ in which they found God in a new way. One of the most famous of these monks is Brendan, who set out from the West coast of Ireland in search of paradise. During this retreat, we’ll hear some […]
This morning retreat offers space to pause from the activity of daily life and enter into a quiet stillness where we can listen to God and to our lives. Following the monastic rhythm of the day that we find at Nether Springs, we begin with Morning Prayer leading to a couple of hours for solitude […]
Individually Guided Retreats are suitable for anyone who is interested in exploring God more deeply, on a personal level and include three one-to-one sessions with a retreat guide alongside our monastic rhythms. This is what the LORD says, ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, […]
Open space for individuals or groups to book (other times may also be available). Please enquire via office@northumbriacommunity.org or to find out more and book a place: CLICK HERE Suggested Donation: As a registered charity, The Northumbria Community Trust does not ask for a set fee to cover the cost of a retreat. Instead, we invite donations to […]
*Please note. The house is only open to Trustees of the Northumbria Community this weekend. Suggested Donation: As a registered charity, The Northumbria Community Trust does not ask for a set fee to cover the cost of a retreat. Instead, we invite donations to support the life and work of the wider Community as […]
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’ – and outer pilgrimage – an opportunity to explore the rich Christian heritage of Northumbria through outer, physical pilgrimage to nearby Celtic Sites. The Nether Springs Chapel, Poustinia, Labyrinth, […]
This morning retreat offers space to pause from the activity of daily life and enter into a quiet stillness where we can listen to God and to our lives. Following the monastic rhythm of the day that we find at Nether Springs, we begin with Morning Prayer leading to a couple of hours for solitude […]
We are pleased to be offering Individually Guided retreats as part of our Nether Springs programme. These retreats are suitable for anyone who is interested in exploring God more deeply, on a personal level and include three, one-to-one sessions with a retreat guide, alongside our monastic rhythms. Spiritual formation is co-operating with the inner work […]
This weekend (for Companions, Novices and Postulants only) is an opportunity to gather for all or part of the weekend during which we will be keeping our rhythm of prayer, gathering around a theme and sharing news with one another over a cuppa. We will have space for themed conversations throughout the weekend (more details […]
This morning retreat offers space to pause from the activity of daily life and enter into a quiet stillness where we can listen to God and to our lives. Following the monastic rhythm of the day that we find at Nether Springs, we begin with Morning Prayer leading to a couple of hours for solitude […]