     |
Booking: Thursday,
February 23:
Walking as a Barefoot Disciple The day aims to explore some of the themes from "The
Barefoot Disciple", the Archbishop of Canterbury's 2011 Lent Book.
Among those themes are "Childlike Maturity", "Christ-like
Wisdom", "Passionate Humility", and "Bodily
Spirituality". Stephen Cherry is Director of Ministerial
Development and Parish Support for the Anglican Diocese of Durham. In his writing and ministry he aims
to combine theological and psychological insights with the practical
realities of everyday life. Saturday,
February 25:
The Power of Our Dreams A day focusing on working with dreams perceived as welcome
messengers in our lives. Veronica Whitty lives in Newcastle and runs
workshops throughout the UK. She first trained in facilitating dream-work
in San Francisco in 1996. Saturday,
March 10: Together in Meditation 10-12.30 Saturday,
March 17:
What’s in a Word? This Julian quiet day marks 25 years of the Darlington Julian Meetings and
is facilitated by Deirdre Morris, National Co-ordinator of the
Julian meetings. It is open to all who are interested to attend. Thursday, March 22: Awake to Newness - a Spring Equinox quiet day. Maggie and Richard Demiel are Diocesan advisors in new religious movements and run Celtic Springs (an open spiritual gathering in an ancient place) at Escomb. Saturday,
April 14: Together in Meditation 10-12.30 Wednesday, April 18: "Why me, Lord?" A day asking how we hang on to faith and continue to trust God in times of transition, struggle and change. The day is led by Paul Golightly and the Priory team. Saturday,
April 21:
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Research suggests that the de-churched (those who have left
the organised Church but not the Christian faith) are the fastest-growing
"denomination" in the West. Participants will aim to understand
this phenomenon, drawing on the work of George Barna, John Savage, and
Alan Jamieson. The day will be facilitated by Paul Wilson. He was a
convert to Christianity as a student. Later, as a teacher of mathematics,
he was also active as a pastor in charismatic and evangelical circles. As
time went on he found himself broadening his perspective considerably -
without losing a deep appreciation for his roots. He now hosts a small
house- church called "Sanctuary" which began as a safe place for
the de-churched. Saturday,
April 28:
The Paradox of Meister Eckhart is a day focusing on this master of life
and learning who united heart and mind. The facilitator is Anthony
Finnerty, a teacher currently working for an education charity. He is
also Religious Education Adviser in the Diocese of Lancaster and a trustee
of the Eckhart Society. He has considerable experience in leading days of
prayer and meditation. Saturday, May 5: Close to the Earth A varied and gentle day of gardening, prayer and reflection in the Priory gardens which aims to explore our connection with God in nature. Leaders for the day are Paul Golightly and Ruth Grant, both members of the Priory team. Wednesday, May 9: From Patrick to John O'Donahue A day exploring the spirituality of the Emerald Isle. Lynn Nausner was born and brought up in Ireland. Its Celtic roots and their rhythms have become more important to her with the passing years. Saturday,
May 12: Together in Meditation 10-12.30 Saturday, May 19: Dancing Our Prayers is a day of Sacred Dance as the language that unites body, mind and soul. Leaders are Judy Turner and Janette Blakemore who lead regular Circle Dancing at the Priory (see here). Saturday June 2: Musick at Midnight An exploration of the relevance of the life and poetry of George Herbert for our spiritual lives. Jackie Wilkin has taught English Literature in many educational setting and has lead retreats and quiet days around literary themes for many years. Also Crafts at the Priory - 11 to 4pm. Saturday,
June 9: Together in Meditation 10-12.30 - with Friday, June 22: Midsummer Evening Worship - for more information see here. Saturday,
July 14: Together in Meditation 10-12.30 - with Saturday,
September 8: Together in Meditation 10-12.30 October 5 to Sunday, October 7:
When Heaven Kisses Earth is a weekend retreat which serves as an
introduction to the 12th-century Benedictine nun Hildegarde of Bingen. The
retreat leader is Lynn Nausner who works as a volunteer alongside
the Priory team. Saturday,
October 13: Together in Meditation 10-12.30 Saturday,
November 3:
Into Deep
Waters Water is a key image in Christian discipleship, but it is easy to have
ideas and beliefs about themes such as baptism and inner cleansing without
actually plunging into the deep waters of the divine love. This
quiet day explores ways in which the Christ's living water can
permeate and transform our inner being, with the help of Scripture and
teachers such as St Teresa of Avila. Angela Ashwin is a
writer and speaker on spirituality. She and her husband Vincent live in
Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Saturday,
November 10: Together in Meditation 10-12.30 Saturday,
November 17:
Roots and Rhythms is a day which seeks to enable
participants to draw from the Celtic well of spirituality and so to
refresh, inform and inspire their lives and faith in today's world. Roy
Searle is a founding member of the Northumbria Community, a new
monastic network committed to a rule of life. He is also a former
President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and one of the Renovare
Team movement founded by Richard Forster. He is married with four children
and lives in the Cheviot Hills, from where he travels extensively
throughout Europe, encouraging people to love God and live generously. Monday,
December 3 to Friday, December 7:
An
Advent retreat. Saturday,
December 8: Together in Meditation 10-12.30 |