3-5 (Wednesday to Friday) – Led: Ecology and Habitat Creation / Maintenance (Nether Springs)
Come with hearts and hands to help us shape and nurture thriving habitats at Nether Springs. We aim to increase biodiversity and support our target species conservation goals (native bees and spotted flycatchers) supported by our A Rocha partnership. There will also be space for shared learning and meditating on Creation. To find out more click here
5-7 September (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
8-12 (Monday to Friday) – Individually Guided: Being Who You Are (Nether Springs)
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. You may also choose to explore other themes with your retreat guide.To find out more click here
15-18 (Monday to Thursday) – Establish Thou the Work of our Hands: Gardening (Nether Springs)
As a Companion, Novice, Postulant or Friend in Community, we invite you to engage, both physically and spiritually, with both soil and soul, in the gardens at Nether Springs. Please be aware that there will be a significant practical element to this weekend.
While this retreat is open to anyone, priority will be given to Companions, Novices, Postulants and Friends of Community. To find out more click here
20 (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
26-28 September – Community Introduction: UK / Europe (Online)
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
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Event type: Community Gathering, Creativity & Interests, Exploring the Northumbria Community, Individual Guided Retreats, Nether Springs Retreat, Online, Rest and Restoration, Spiritual Development