Annual Programme

Monday Meditation 20 September

Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence Please bring own lunch.

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The Pastoral Group
10am to 4pm
Donations accepted

Celtic Healing Meditations 26 September

A quiet time to gather personal or public concerns and thoughts and open them up to the presence of our loving and healing God using contemporary Celtic Christian resources for healing and reconciliation. There will be opportunities for personal counsel and prayer if required. Sacramental anointing and laying on of hands are available but not obligatory.

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Saint Columba's Pastoral Group
4pm
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Celtic Healing Meditations 26 September

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Saint Columba's Pastoral Group
4pm
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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 Osterlind
10am to 4pm
£30 with lunch, £25 own lunch

Monday Meditation 18 October

Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence Please bring own lunch.

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The Pastoral Group
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

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

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

Monday Meditation 15 November

Simple Celtic office and meditations enfolding a day of silence Please bring own lunch.

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The Pastoral Group
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

Celtic Healing Meditations 12 December

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Saint Columba's Pastoral Group
4pm
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