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.
9 – 13 March (Monday to Friday) – Individually Guided Retreat: Listening to the Heartbeat of God (Nether Springs)
In the Gospel of John, we find the Beloved Disciple at the Last Supper, leaning against Jesus, lying on his breast, reclining … presumably he was near enough to hear his heartbeat, if he chose to listen. This is a time to receive individual support and guidance as you to draw near to Christ as his Beloved One. You may also, of course, choose to explore other themes with your retreat guide.
16 – 19 March (Monday to Thursday) – Celtic Saints: St. Cuthbert (Nether Springs)
An opportunity to enter imaginatively into the story of this great Northern saint through prayer, pilgrimage, storytelling and creativity. In doing so, we may discover landmarks and signposts for our own journeys. Includes a day pilgrimage to Holy Island on Tuesday or Wednesday.
27 – 29 March (Friday to Sunday) – Poetry Retreat (Nether Springs)
This weekend will bring together those with a love for God and a desire to express ourselves through poetry. We will follow the rhythm of the Mother House at Nether Springs, whilst engaging with one another. We will consider how God can use our writings to encourage and strengthen ourselves and others. The weekend provides plenty of space for your own creativity and time-out. Saturday evening will provide opportunity to share our creations in an atmosphere of fellowship. Come, relax, enjoy, explore & be encouraged! Dianne Slapp & Jane Colling, novice but enthusiastic poets themselves, warmly invite you.
FOR AN OVERVIEW OF THE WHOLE RETREAT PROGRAMME CLICK HERE
Event type: Advent, Lent & Easter, Celtic Sites & Saints, Community Gathering, Exploring the Northumbria Community, Family Week, Rest and Restoration, Retreats at Nether Springs, Spiritual Development