This annual Service takes place in all Methodist traditions throughout the world. The day will look at its historical setting and its challenge to us, as individual Christians, as we journey with God. This Service is being adopted by other denominations and the day may be of interest to all Christians who want to continue and explore their journey with God in 2024. ---------------------------------------------------------- Arrival is from 9:30am for a 10:00am start. Lunch is included, along with tea/coffee throughout. The…
Just as winter comes each year, we will all encounter spiritual winters of loss. These seasons come with so many questions. Who is God? How is God at work in this season? Who am I? What’s the meaning and purpose of life? For many of us we find ourselves enduring winter seasons, desperately looking for any sign of spring, or trying to force spring ourselves. But if we can embrace winter and ‘get out into it’, we will discover there…
We have arranged for 4 of our volunteer chaplains to each lead a Quiet Day through this Holy Week. They can be attended separately or combined to form a Holy Week Retreat to suit your needs/diary. Quiet Days - £40 each Retreat - £116.00 (to include one Quiet Day) per 24hrs Monday 25th - Title to follow - Angie Buckland Tuesday 26th - Journeying with Jesus in Holy Week - Beryl Maw Wednesday 27th - Title to follow…
On this first day of Holy Week we will take time to breathe - to rest, to wait and to journey with Jesus as he is drawn inexorably towards the cross. This journey will take us into the temple courts and onto the Mount of Olives as Jesus continues to challenge the established order and to teach his followers about the kingdom of God and the end of the age. ———————————————————- For the Quiet Days, arrival is from 9:30am for…
A quiet day of prayer and reflection accompanying Jesus through some of the events of Holy Week At this special time in the church calendar, you are warmly invited to join us for a personal encounter with the journey of Jesus in Holy Week. Using bible passages, prayer, and times of individual reflection we will explore aspects of His journey and what it reveals to us about our own journey. For those who are interested, there will be the opportunity…
Title, theme and format of the day will be available in due course and this page will be updated at that time. It is still possible ot book your place. ———————————————————- For the Quiet Days, arrival is from 9:30am for a 10:00am start. Lunch is included, along with tea/coffee throughout. The day will end around 4:00pm. For a Retreat, please contact the office to discuss/arrange details. To book your place or request further details, please email: office@srpf.org.uk or call…
Are you being served? (From St John chapter 13) We will reflect on the nature of the gift Jesus gave; how to receive this and all gifts; giving gifts and service of our own. The day includes time and space for reflection, prayer and action, in company with others as well as alone. ———————————————————- For the Quiet Days, arrival is from 9:30am for a 10:00am start. Lunch is included, along with tea/coffee throughout. The day will end around 4:00pm.…
Title, theme and format of the retreat will be available in due course and this page will be updated at that time. It is still possible to book your place. ---------------------------------------------------------- Arrival is through the afternoon on the Monday in time for 5:30pm. All meals are included, along with tea/coffee throughout. The retreat will end after lunch on the Wednesday. To book your place or request further details, please email: office@srpf.org.uk or call the office on 01494 881037. ---------------------------------------------------------- Leader: Amy…
Consequent to a growing interest in the Sacred Heart, and as a result of a number of requests, Father John-Francis is offering a silent Retreat for clergy, with the title: HEART SPEAKS TO HEART. This retreat will be repeated from October 7th-10th 2024. There will be a daily Mass, six Addresses and a time of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament which retreatants are welcome to attend. ---------------------------------------------------------- Arrival is through the afternoon on the Tuesday in time for 5:30pm. All…
A retreat to help develop and deepen your prayer life with individual support and guidance from a dedicated prayer guide. Prayer guides will listen and help you notice where God is at work in your life. They will offer help with different types of prayer and ways of praying, as well as offer bible passages and other inspirations for prayer. This retreat is offered in daily life, either, online via Zoom, or in person, daily at St Katharine’s Retreat House,…
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CM - Feb 2020
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Rosemary
“ Just wanted to thank you for the lovely day we spent on Saturday. I felt very welcome, the food was delicious and the grounds were so peaceful. It was really good to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few hours. Please convey my thanks to all who were involved. May God bless you all ”
J.K. London 2022
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Melissa - Sept 2022
“ Just a short note of thanks for my wonderful day at St. Katherine's yesterday. It was such a fruitful and blessed time with God. Please pass on my thanks for the warmth of the welcome. I look forward to booking another day with you in the future and will be in touch then. ”
Sheila - April 2022
“ I just wanted to say thank you to you and your staff for a wonderful retreat weekend. Everything was just lovely - the location, the accommodation and the food. It was a truly refreshing time and having everything arranged so perfectly meant that there were no distractions to relaxing and hearing from God ”
Rachel - April 2022
“ Just wanted to thank you for the lovely day we spent on Saturday. I felt very welcome, the food was delicious and the grounds were so peaceful. It was really good to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few hours. ”
Jenny - March 2022
“ Many thanks to all those who made our retreat such a success. Peaceful surroundings with ideal facilities and great hospitality made for a memorable time. ”
VW - Nov 22
“ We had a marvellous time last week. The house is so clean and tidy and beautifully supportive of quiet yet productive prayer. It is a credit to you all. ”
LD - Nov 22
“ I was with you today for the Deanery Retreat Day and it was so lovely to be there, and we were so well looked after – thank you so much! ”
JD - Nov 22
“ It was a WONDERFUL venue and we very much enjoyed meeting you, and were blessed by the amazing hospitality by you and your team. Thank you so much. ”
DH - Dec 2022
“ Please pass on my thanks and appreciation for my two day stay last week. The meals were all great and my stay was a real help to me and I hope to be coming back again in the next few months. ”
TP - Feb 2023
“ Thanks for letting us use St Katherine's this last couple of days. We had a lovely time and were very well looked after. The ladies really loved being there and felt very much that they had got away from the stresses of everyday life. ”
RM - March 2023
“ Thank you for a super day on Saturday. There has only been positive feedback from everyone. We were well looked after by your catering team. The Prayer Room worked well - and the sun came out in the afternoon, so the team up top also doing marvellous work. ”
LW - March 2023
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SB - March 2023
“ We had a wonderful day in so many ways. Loved the food and the setting, the sense of space and peace there is so tangible. ”
SW - May 2023