1-5 May – Community Introduction: North American / Australasia (Online)
This retreat will run over four days: evenings for North Americans (Thurs-Sun, 1-4 May) and mornings for Australasians (Fri-Mon, 2-5 May). 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.To find out more click here
9-11 (Friday to Sunday) – Led: Prayer Drumming (Nether Springs)
Join with some seasoned prayer drummers to listen to God’s heartbeat and to one another as we learn to express our praise, prayer and lament through one of the most ancient and universal of instruments. Bring a drum if you have one. No previous drumming experience required. To find out more click here
10 May, Saturday – Stop, Listen, Reflect, Pray (Online)
A time to step back from your normal routine and join others to listen, reflect and pray. To find out more, click here
12-15 (Monday to Thursday) – Space: Be Still and Know (Nether Springs)
This retreat offers you the 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. To find out more click here
16-18 May – (Friday evening to Sunday late afternoon) – Open House (Online)
This is a weekend where those in Community can join together, wherever they are in the world, to catch up, pray, laugh and share together. Between the rhythm of the Daily Offices there will be updates from the leadership, kettle on times to chat over a cuppa and sessions for reflection and conversation. To find out more click here
19-23 (Monday to Friday) – Individually Guided: Seeking God at the Crossroads (Nether Springs)
A chance to reflect on life-transitions with someone who will listen with you to God’s work at the crossroads. You may also, choose to explore other themes with your retreat guide. To find out more click here
26-30 (Monday to Friday) – Celtic Sites and Saints (all ages) (Nether Springs)
A chance to journey with the Celtic Saints whose spirituality and witness not only served the renewal of the Church but shaped culture in their own day and beyond.This retreat offers an opportunity for the example of their lives to shape our own, as well as pilgrimages to local Celtic sites.
Open to families and people of all ages. To find out more click here
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Event type: Celtic Sites & Saints, Community Gathering, Creativity & Interests, Exploring the Northumbria Community, Family Week, Individual Guided Retreats, Nether Springs Retreat, Online, Rest and Restoration, Spiritual Development