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Outreach Work
Co-ordinator
Salary £24000
Three-year, Fixed-Term Contract
We
seek a dynamic person rooted deeply within Christian spirituality
to a take forward the outreach programmes of St Antony's
Spirituality Centre throughout the North-East Region.
Operating within the existing team of five, the Co-ordinator will
be orientated outside the Centre, offering the contemplative and
creativity spirituality of a retreat centre to new people within
and beyond the churches. Initially this will be focused through
our prayer courses, weeks of accompanied
prayer, and the "New People New Places"
programme.
For
a full job description, person specification
and application form
email
*
or write to
Paul Golightly, St Antony’s Priory.
74 Claypath , Durham, DH1
1QT
Closing Date June 22, 2012
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St Antony's
Priory extends a warm welcome to individuals and
small groups wishing to benefit from its calm atmosphere and the gift of
space away from the ongoing busyness of daily life.
Located almost in the center
of Durham City, England, the Priory captures a magnificent panorama of
the Cathedral and Castle, viewed from its pleasant gardens. It offers a
peaceful opportunity for those seeking relaxation and refreshment.
Formerly the vicarage of St
Nicholas Parish Church in the city marketplace, the 150-year-old house
been developed into the Ecumenical Spirituality Centre, resourcing the whole of the
north-east of England and further afield.
The Centre's small ecumenical
team provides hospitality and weekday worship as well as:
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An
annual programme of quiet days and workshops led by individuals
drawn from differing denominations and none;
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Prayer guiding by women and men from different
denominations and trained in spiritual direction;
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Hosting
and facilitating quiet days and workshops for small groups of
clergy, lay people, chaplaincy teams and others;
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Space for individuals or
small groups;
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Helping develop the work
of the North-East Prayer Guides Network, an ecumenical group
committed to working together in a shared ministry of prayer
guiding;
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Individually-guided and private retreats by request;
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Space for a day or more in personal prayer, contemplation,
counselling and spiritual guidance.
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Together
in Meditation
is the theme of a new series of events
run by Paul Golightly at St Antony's on one Saturday
each month.
The format is flexible, taking into account the needs of those
who attend. Send an email to Paul if you want to come - or
just turn up on the day without giving notice.
Email * |
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Helping
meet costs
St Antony's
is a project of the Society of the Sacred Mission, a registered
UK charity (1101444). We don't charge for what we do.
But we do ask for donations towards the £130 000 (US$190 000) annual cost
of the project, of which the Society gives two-thirds.
Suggested Donations
Quiet days - £18.00
Workshops - £18.00
Concessions - £10.00
In residence - £30 - £45 a night, self-catering;
Groups - related to whatever is provided by the Priory
Spiritual guidance - a donation, if appropriate, may be agreed
We provide tea, coffee and simple lunches. Our quiet days and
workshops usually run from 10.00am to 4.00pm |
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Enquiries to:
Paul Golightly
St Antony's Priory
74 Claypath,
Durham
DH1 1QT England
Tel +44 0191 384 3747
email: *
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