The Art of Spiritual Writing : Discovering your most authentic writing… and more about yourself on the way (Nether Springs)
05 – 08 July (Monday to Thursday)
Come and discover the art of spiritual writing, writing about our spiritual lives and writing from that deep reflective place inside each of us. We will explore how to write about our own spiritual journeys, past, present and future, and map those areas of unique individual interest to us. We will discover the value of writing meditative and reflective work, the benefits of writing for therapy and prayer and explore good journaling practices and daily writing.
This retreat will suit the novice as well as existing writers.
Led by: Richard and Eirene Palmer
Eirene and Richard Palmer are fascinated by the individual journeys we all undertake. For the last ten years Eirene and Richard have developed and run many courses on mapping our spiritual journeys, on creative journalling and other relevant writing techniques to better understand these explorations.
Interested in this retreat? Use this link to complete your booking form
Suggested donation: £285
Individually Guided Retreat (IGR) Being Who You Are (Nether Springs)
12 – 15 July (Monday to Thursday)
Spiritual formation is cooperating with the inner work of transformation the Spirit of God is seeking to accomplish in you. The Spirit’s purpose is not to turn you into a different person, but to make you into the best ‘you’ that you can be. An opportunity to explore, with the support of your retreat guide such questions as: What helps you to be more the person you believe God has made you to be? What is squeezing you into a mould and hindering you from being who you really are? How well do the roles you play, and the responsibilities you carry, fit with the person you are? You may also, of course, choose to explore other themes with your retreat guide.
Led by: Nether Springs Team of Spiritual Accompaniers
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Suggested donation: £330
I Still and Quiet My Soul (Nether Springs)
16 – 18 July (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.
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Suggested donation: £190
Inner and Outer Pilgrimage (Nether Springs)
19 – 22 July (Monday to Thursday)
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. We have a set of resources to help equip those on retreat with their own transportation, to have self-led explorations of the rich Christian heritage of Northumbria through outer, physical pilgrimage to nearby Celtic Sites. The Nether Springs Chapel, Poustinia, Labyrinth, gardens and woods and local country and coastal walks are available to all guests and provide time with God in Creation and space for the inner-outer pilgrimage as well.
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Suggested donation: £285
Prayer Drumming (Nether Springs)
30 July – 01 August (Friday to Sunday)
Explore a new (or develop an ongoing) experience of prayer and worship through rhythm. Hosted by experienced prayer drummer Paul Langley, the retreat includes facilitated sessions and plenty of time to explore rhythm creatively. No previous experience is needed; equipment is provided.
Led by: Companion Paul Langley
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Suggested donation: £190