Retreats at St Bueno's
June 24-28 2007
Spiritual Exercises Seminar led by Philip Endean SJ, editor of The Way and Britain's foremost scholar on the Exercises will consider how the Exercises influence spiritual direction and retreats.
Further details of all the above retreats and seminars, which are held at St Beuno's Ignatian Spirituality Centre in North Wales, can be had from: www.beunos.com St Beuno's, St Asaph, LL17 0AS. 01745 583444
Or by e-mail to David Birchall SJ at david@jesuits.co.uk
Creative Retreats - ‘Colours of Life’
5 - 7 October 2007
Allow your creativity and God’s to uncurl as we celebrate God’s creative life in us. Expect colour, paint, collage, poetry, music and clay. This retreat is available as either fully residential or non-residential- so there is something to suit everyone! More information at www.chestercentre.org.uk/page37.html
Post-Christendom
30 May - 3 June 2007
LEADER: Jonathan Bartley, co-director of Ekklesia and author of "Faith and politics after Christendom: the church as a movement for anarchy", and Stuart Murray, author of "Church after Christendom: church and mission in a strange new world".
Venue: Scargill House, Kettlewell, Yorkshire.
To book, or receive a brochure, please telephone 01756 760234, e-mail bookings@scargillhouse.co.uk, or write to Conference bookings, Scargill House, Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5HU.
The Shape of Progressive Faith for the 21st Century Leader
29 June - 1 July 2007
LEADER: Gordon Lynch, lecturer in religion and culture at the University of Birmingham, and described as "one of the UK's most innovative theologians".
CONTENT: This course will explore key ideas found within the progressive spirituality emerging across and beyond different traditions. This spirituality proclaims the 'connectedness' of all creation but does it have any contribution to make within the changing religious landscape of Britain.
To book, or receive a brochure, please telephone 01756 760234, e-mail bookings@scargillhouse.co.uk, or write to Conference bookings, Scargill House, Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5HU.
Invitation to ‘Spiritual Searchers’
3 - 5 August, 2007
A weekend in Bristol for spiritual searchers will take place at Emmaus House, Clifton .
The weekend, open to single women & men between the ages of 20 - 40, invites participants to join a team from four different international religious congregations from around the country to review steps already taken and to consider steps forward on their way to God.
The team, composed of Liz Shaw, Sister of La Retraite based at Emmaus House, Anne McLoughlin, Sister of St. Paul, Michele Totman, Sister of La Sainte Union, and Dave Nixon, Missionary of the Sacred Heart, will offer a varied programme of group input, sharing, celebration and socialising, as well as individual time for personal space and reflection.
"It's really important that people bring to the weekend their own questions and concerns. We will provide the necessary space and means to take these further" says Sr. Liz, adding that Emmaus House, with its varied prayer places, beautiful gardens and reputation for good food is an excellent venue for this type of weekend.
"The weekend is an excellent opportunity to take time out from one's daily routine and to consider 'where next?', or 'what am I doing with my life?’, or asking 'how can I see God's call to me more clearly?'. Sometimes it can be really helpful to explore questions like these with others rather than just carrying them on one's own", says Sr. Michele.
At £70 the weekend is a terrific bargain! Registration will take place between 5 - 6 p.m on Friday 3 August. The weekend begins with supper at 6.30 p.m and ends with lunch on Sunday.
For all further information please contact Sr. Liz Shaw, Emmaus House on 0117 907 9950 or email administration@emmaushouse.org.uk
www.emmaushouse.org.uk
This is my truth, tell me yours - re-thinking Christian mission in a post-Christian age
15 - 19 October 2007
LEADER: Dave Tomlinson, vicar of St Luke's West Holloway in London, speaker, writer, and probably best known for his ground-breaking best-seller 'The Post-Evangelical'.
CONTENT: How should Christian mission be reshaped for the 21st Century? What is the nature of 'gospel' in a pluralist society? How can Christianity connect more positively with wider spiritualities, and non-religious expressions of seeking and faith? Is it possible to keep a grip on your own truth without denying everyone else's? We will examine these questions, so vital to contemporary Christian mission, in an interactive fashion, so please come prepared to contribute your thoughts.
To book, or receive a brochure, please telephone 01756 760234, e-mail bookings@scargillhouse.co.uk , or write to : B ookings, Scargill House, Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5HU.
The Word became Flesh
19-22 November 2007
LEADER: Geoff Weaver, composer and musician; and Dilly Baker, experienced retreat and community leader.
CONTENT: Avoiding seasonal sentimentality, we ask what 'incarnation' has to say to the suffering world. We'll listen and learn to songs of freedom from across the world, and consider what a contemporary theology of liberation might have to say to us in our struggle for justice and peace.
To book, or receive a brochure, please telephone 01756 760234, e-mail bookings@scargillhouse.co.uk , or write to : B ookings, Scargill House, Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5HU.
Coming to Life through Change
31 August - 2 September 2007
A retreat of peace and reflection. Led by Rev Brenda Woods of the Methodist Retreat and Spirituality Network. Ladywell Convent, Godalming. contact revmar@lucy87.fsnet.co.uk
Enneagram Weekend
13 - 15 October 2007
The enneagram is an ancient and well recognised tool promoting personal, interpersonal and spiritual growth. It introduces nine basic personality types inherent in human nature, allowing us to increase our awareness of our own individual personality.
This weekend is based on a fresh approach to the subject of the enneagram and once again there is plenty of information on our website (including a much more detailed look at the material that will be covered) - see: www.chestercentre.org.uk/page23.html
Making Creative Space: Meeting God Within and Without
12 - 14 November 2007
A Methodist Retreat and Spirituality workshop at Morley Retreat Centre, Derby. Contact: annandpeterbarber@tiscali.co.uk
