Programme
The Community organises a programme of Retreats and Workshops on its Ditchingham site, details of which are given below. (Enquiries are also welcome from people wishing to organise their own Retreat, Workshop or other event).
Retreats 2008
November 28th - 30th: Advent Retreat (HXH)
This is a popular preached retreat.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Leader: Sr Julie Wiseman SSL
Retreats 2009
13-15 February: Love bade me Welcome
Praying with George Herbert and R. S. Thomas. Leader: Canon Michael Stagg
27 February – 1 March: Winter into Spring Retreat.
A weekend of exploration, silent reflection and sharing, finding parts of our faith journey that share the hidden, receptive qualities of winter, and how Spring’s new life might come out of the “dead” areas of our lives. Leader: Sue McCoulough
6 – 8 March: Light out of Darkness – “First Steps”
A silent retreat based on the book written by Sr. Kathleen O’ Sullivan which has transformed the lives of many. For all who would like to take further the integration of praying and living, whether newcomers or those who would like to deepen their experience of this material. Leader: M. Elizabeth CAH & others
21 March: Quiet Day
A reflective day based on “The life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen. Leader: M. Elizabeth CAH
3-5 April: Circle Dance and Quiet Spaces. (St Gabriel's)
Exploring Christian Spirituality through movement and music. Leaders: Liz Brewe and Judy Harvey
4 April: Lent Quiet Day
Leader: Resident Clergy
16 May: Associates Quiet Day
Especially for our Associates - packed lunch required
29-31 May: Spring into Summer Retreat
A weekend of exploration, silent reflection and sharing, finding parts of our faith journey that share the vibrant, new life-giving qualities of Spring and how we might bring them to summer fruition. Leader: Sue McCoulough
13 June: Quiet Day
A reflective day on Reconciling Martha with Mary- a Christian dilemma. Leader: Fran Hall
26-28 June: Beginners’ Retreat
a retreat designed to help those who want to explore different kinds of prayer and to enter into silence positively and creatively. Leaders: Sisters CAH
12 September: Associates Day
Especially for our Associates - packed lunch required
25-27 September: The Red Queen cried, “faster, faster” and Alice replied, “but we are still under the same tree.”
A preached retreat for older people with time for talking, sharing and silence. Leader: Sr. Violet CAH
10 October: Quiet Day
God’s transforming power as seen in Gospel events. Leader: Fran Hall
23-25 October: Circle Dance and Quiet Spaces (St Gabriel's)
Exploring Christian spirituality through movement and music. Leaders: Liz Brewe and Judy Harvey
30 October– 1 November: Celebrating All Saints Gregorian Style
Tuition for beginners in Gregorian Chant culminating in singing music with the Sisters for the Eucharist on All Saints Day (Nov. 1st). Leader: Sr. Sheila CAH
20-22 November: Light out of Darkness – “Prepare the Way”
The 2nd of 3 retreats based on the material prepared by Sr. Kathleen O’ Sullivan. (See March 6 – 8 above.) Leaders: M. Elizabeth CAH & others.
27-29 November: Advent Retreat
A popular preached retreat. Leader: Revd Conal Mahony
The Day Retreats and Workshops organised by the Community run from 10 am to 4.30 pm. The cost for day retreats is £10. Please bring a packed lunch. Coffee, tea etc. will be provided.
All weekend retreats organised by the Community commence at 6.30 p.m. on Friday and finish at 4 p.m. on Sunday. The cost of a weekend retreat is £106 per person, with concessions on application to the Convent Secretary (Mrs Beccy Gosling).
All retreats (except Circle Dance) will be held at Holy Cross House and are restricted to 12 participants. These places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis so book early to avoid disappointment.
Guests need to bring their own towels, soap etc. A Bible, notebook and pen may also be useful.
For events taking place at Holy Cross House please book with the Convent Secretary:
Beccy Gosling, Convent Secretary
All Hallows Convent
Belsey Bridge Road,
Bungay
Suffolk
NR35 2DT
Telephone: 01986 892749
E-mail: allhallowsconvent@btinternet.com
For retreats taking place at St Gabriel's please book with the Warden:
The Warden, St Gabriel's Conference Centre
St Gabriel's Conference Centre
Belsey Bridge Road
Ditchingham
Bungay
Suffolk
NR35 2DT
Telephone: 01986 892133
E-mail: saint.gabriels@btinternet.com
