Sometimes we need to get away, to refocus, to consider things in a different light, to chat things through with God as well as with trusted friends. There are times too when we need to be refreshed and re-energised. Going on a retreat,..is an opportunity to reconnect with God through spending time away from our everyday life.
Why not try it?
Retreat Days for 2012
at The Olde House Retreat,
Southam,
Warwickshire
CV47 1PP
Fridays or Saturdays
9.45am – 4.30pm
The cost includes lunch & refreshments
Each Retreat is planned as a stand-alone day & will generally follow a similar format throughout the series. The Retreat days are an opportunity to take time out to be refreshed, renewed, & challenged by God
Speaker/Leader: Heather Vernon
Heather is a BACP Accredited Counsellor & a supervisor with over 25 years experience, including time as a lecturer in counselling at the University of Leicester. She is a member of the Prayer Ministry team at The Well Christian Healing Centre in Leamington & worships at St John’s Church, Hinckley.
Currently she is the Diocesan Adviser for Pastoral Care & Counselling for the Diocese of Coventry & is writing/delivering the Pastoral Assistants’ training for the Diocese of Leicester.
For the last seven years she has co-ordinated various Reflective Prayer Labyrinths & includes elements of these in the Retreat days.
The Retreats will generally follow the same format but some individual changes may be made depending on the subject matter.
9.45am Drinks on arrival
10.00am Opening introduction
10.15am Morning Session
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Afternoon Session
3.30pm Afternoon tea/cakes
4.00pm Feedback & Ending
4.30pm Depart
Each Session includes talks, worship & music, personal reflection time, & meditation.
Bread & wine are usually shared towards the end of the Afternoon Session.
The Retreat days are open to men & women unless specifically stated.
Each day costs £25 per person, which includes lunch & refreshments.
Please Note: The Olde House is on several floors & main sessions will take place on the ground floor. Other floors may be used during times of personal reflection & for activities/prayer times. If this is a problem please let us know & we will ensure an alternative is available.
Saturday January 21st – ‘The Cup of Life’ – de-clutter your life at the start of a new year.
Saturday March 10th – ‘The Father-Heart of God’ – exploring the father’s heart for his children.
Friday May 11th – ‘Bruised Reeds’ – God’s care when we feel battered by the world.
Friday June 8th – ‘Treasures in the Darkness’ – finding blessings in the darkest of times.
Saturday July 14th – ‘The Potters Hands/Jars of Clay’ – exploring how we are ‘wonderfully made’.
Saturday September 29th – ‘Sacred Spaces’ – exploring elements of Celtic spirituality.
Saturday November 24th – ‘Jesus – according to scripture’ – looking at the coming of Jesus.
NB: there are TWO FRIDAY dates this year in response to feedback; one of which is during half-term