Annual Programme
Monday Meditation 18 January
Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence.
Please bring own lunch.
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The Pastoral Group
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
Celtic Healing Meditations 31 January
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4pm
Poetry Bites 8 February
Writing small poems that say a lot - a creative practice for everyone in 'seeing and sensing what's there and finding the word that fits.'
See also October 7th.
10 am to 4pm
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Viv Stacey and Inge Marie Oosterlind
10 am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
10 am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
Monday Meditation 15 February
Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence
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The Pastoral Group
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
Contemplative Outreach 16 February
30 minutes of contemplation with discussion and teaching.
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Viv Stacey
5.30pm - 7.30pm
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5.30pm - 7.30pm
Donations accepted
House Quiet Days with the Community of St Peter 17 February
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Community of St Peter
10am to 9pm
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10am to 9pm
Donations accepted
House Quiet Days with the Community of St Peter 22 February
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Community of St Peter
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
House Quiet Day with the Community of St Peter 1 March
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Community of St Peter
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
House Quiet Day with the Community of St Peter 8 March
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Community of St Peter
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
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The Gospel of Falling Down 15 March
A day's workshop reflecting on the art and theology of falling down in God's love and redemption, all within the framework of a House Quiet Day with the Sisters of the Community of St Peter.
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Revd Mark Townsend
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
House Quiet Day with the Community of St Peter 15 March
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Community of St Peter
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
House Quiet Day with the Community of St Peter 22 March
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Community of St Peter
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
House Quiet Day with the Community of St Peter 29 March
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Community of St Peter
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
House Quiet Day with the Community of St Peter 30 March
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Community of St Peter
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
House Quiet Day with the Community of St Peter 31 March
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Community of St Peter
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
House Quiet Day with the Community of St Peter 1 April
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Community of St Peter
1pm to 9pm
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1pm to 9pm
Donations accepted
Sacred Space 17 April
Experience a safe and secure space giving an opportunity to explore the sacredness of living.
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Celia Harrison
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
Monday Meditation 19 April
Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence
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The Pastoral Group
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
Celtic Healing Meditations 25 April
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4pm
House Quiet Day with the Community of St Peter 3 May
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Community of St Peter
10am to 4pm
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10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
The Celtic Spirituality of the Saints in Northern Britain 6 May
An exploration of the influence of Celtic spirituality on Christians in Northern Britain through the lives and writings of the saints.
See also October 27th.
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Revd Mother Lucy Clare CSP
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
Monday Meditation 17 May
Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence
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The Pastoral Group
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
St Columba's Octave Festival 5-13 June
An eight day festival celebrating Celtic spiritual traditions through music, dancing, drama, art, liturgies and retreat - for more details, check these pages nearer the date.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5 June
Two, one hour performances of Wm Shakespeare's plays. Performed in the north garden and exploring the thin veil of darkness and light of mortality and immortality, of humanity and spirits and the bridge of love that transcends all realities.
A Matinee at 2.30pm with refreshments available
An evening performance at 7.30pm with barbecue available
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The Guildford Shakespeare Company
Matinee at 2.30pm, Evening Performance at 7.30pm
£5 individuals, £10 family, £3 concessions
Matinee at 2.30pm, Evening Performance at 7.30pm
£5 individuals, £10 family, £3 concessions
The Clarsach Society 5 June
Two concerts introducing the music for the Celtic Harp.
Performed in Saint Columba's Chapel.
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The Clarsach Society
At 4pm and 9pm
Tickets: £8 individuals and £5 concessions
At 4pm and 9pm
Tickets: £8 individuals and £5 concessions
High Celtic Mass of Saint Columba 9 June
High Celtic Mass of Saint Columba including a Festival three course Irish lunch at 1pm.
Please note lunch is limited to 40 people.
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11.30am onwards
Learning from our dreams 11 June
Bring a recent or recurring dream and discover what your unconscious may be communicating to you - be surprised and moved.
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Veronica Whitty
10am to 1pm
£22 with lunch, £15 without lunch
10am to 1pm
£22 with lunch, £15 without lunch
Introducing the Enneagram 11-13 June
Veronica introduces the Enneagram, an ancient way of knowing yourself more deeply and how it can change your life. Beginning after dinner on Friday evening and finishing after Sunday lunch.
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Veronica Whitty
£150 Full-board, £140 NR with lunch and dinner
£150 Full-board, £140 NR with lunch and dinner
Monday Meditation 19 July
Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence
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The Pastoral Group
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
A Preached Retreat 22 July
Spend a challenging day of reflection in the companhy of Bishop Christoper's spiritual wisdom.
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The Right Revd Chrsitopher Hill, Bishop of Guildford
9.30am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 with own lunch
9.30am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 with own lunch
Celtic Healing Meditations 25 July
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4pm
Community of St Peter Annual Silent Retreat 26 July - 1 August
A retreat led by the Revd Alan Elkins, Spirituality Advisor for Guildford Diocese. This will be open for residential guests and day visitors. The Community of St Peter will be in residence during the retreat.
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The Revd Alan Elkins
£291 for 6 nights full-board
£291 for 6 nights full-board
Monday Meditation 20 September
Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence
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The Pastoral Group
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
Celtic Healing Meditations 26 September
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4pm
Poetry Bites II 7 October
Writing more small poems that say a lot - a creative practice for everyone in 'seeing and sensing what's there and finding the word that fits.' Building on Poetry Bites I.
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Viv Stacey and Inge Marie Oosterlind
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
Monday Meditation 18 October
Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence
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The Pastoral Group
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
The Celtic Spirituality of the Saints in Northern Britain II 27 October
A further exploration into the influence of Celtic spirituality on Christians in Northern Britain through the lives and writings of the saints.
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The Revd Mother Lucy Clare CSP
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 with own lunch
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 with own lunch
The Fullness of life: How our dying affects our living 1 November
‘Contemplate death if you would learn how to live’ was a belief that was central to the stoic philosophy. Taking these words to heart this retreat considers some of the widespread attitudes to death and dying across cultures and offers an insight into some of the unconscious processes that inhibit us from living life to the full in the here and now. See also Wednesday 3.
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Dilly Baker
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
Rhythm and Ritual 3 November
The Celts were renowned for weaving spirituality into every aspect of life. Taking a leaf from their book, the day considers how we might do justice to occasions of transition in our lives, whether they be ‘religious’ or otherwise. How do we mark meaningful moments and note their passing?
This workshop offers you the opportunity to consider what might go into creating rituals and liturgies that stir the spirit and mark the spot.
No need to have experience of creative writing – all that is needed is enthusiasm and a desire to have a go.
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Dilly Baker
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
Monday Meditation 15 November
Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence
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The Pastoral Group
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted
Sacred Space II 4 December
Experience a safe and secure sacred space giving an opportunity to explore the sacredness of living.
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Celia Harrison
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch
Celtic Healing Meditations 12 December
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4pm
