Struggle and Contemplation 'God calls upon the soul to give away its own ears and eyes and to let itself be given those of God. Only they who hear with other ears can speak with the mouth of God. God sees what elsewhere is rendered invisible and is of no...
Event Type: ResidentialA Day event as part of the Stations of the Cross weekend. Stopping Places The Stations of the Cross by Mary Flitcroft. Stopping places are a series of 14 art works in clay responding to the biblical narrative of the Way of Sorrows. Follow Jesus’ journey, from Gethsemane to the...
Event Type: DayEncounter Meditation An in-person evening retreat with music, art and silence. An invitation to take an hour out of the busyness of modern life. Facilitated by contemplative practitioners, Mary Flitcroft and Helen Stanton, sessions will start with a piece of live music or artwork followed by a time of reflection,...
Event Type: DayAre you frustrated that you can’t prioritise time for personal prayer and worship? Whilst perhaps at the same time feeling guilty about doing other things, such as arts and crafts? Let me show you how to harness the power of your creative playfulness to deepen your relationship with God. My...
Event Type: DaySpringtime Zen Sesshin (retreat) at Holland House With Christopher Ryushin Collingwood Roshi Monday 17th March to Friday 21st March 2025 Arrival and Registration from 4pm on Monday. Departure following breakfast on Friday This is a silent retreat for those who would like to deepen their existing practice or simply get...
Event Type: ResidentialIf you would like to join Wild Goose Zen Sangha for the day as part of their retreat you can book either Tuesday 18th March, Wednesday 19th March or Thursday 20th March. The day will be from 9.30am - 5.30pm at a cost of £55 per person. Please specify which...
Event Type: DaySpeaker Tony Conder. This talk gives a general introduction to the nature of the trade from a British point of view and how it developed as the backbone of our economy. The core of the talk is the local effect, the estates in the shires based on plantation income, how...
Event Type: DayA Quiet Day with St Scholastica As the sister of the more famous St Benedict of Nursia, St Scholastica inevitably got the job of being the founder of, and patron to, Benedictine nuns. However, the single recorded story about her can be quarried by everyone for rich seams of wisdom...
Event Type: DayA weekend led by the Revd Dr Carlton Turner. Arrivals from 4pm on Friday until 2pm on Sunday. Includes all meals, refreshments and accommodation Please note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types...
Event Type: ResidentialDescription Theme: ‘Whimsical Wildflowers for your Scrapbook.' Matthew 6: 28 & Song of Solomon 2:12 Monday 7th April 2025 Create Art Ministry, gives a time and space in the week, to be still from the busyness of everyday life. At Create we use Christian Mindfulness, Relaxation and Art Therapy to...
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