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Stepping Out – Transforming Discipleship
Discipleship is the predominant theme and challenge for the church of Christ in a changing world. Jesus’ first and simplest command was and remains - “Follow me”. How do we know the way? What are the limits? Which boundaries must we cross? What is the Kingdom of God? These are just some of the discipleship questions we will explore together. Bishop Peter Hill is currently serving as the Bishop of Barking. He is currently one of the team of…
Find out more »Living with…Poverty
Please bring a packed lunch. A Quiet Day for anyone wrestling with poverty or for those who provide support. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone attending. There are a number of subsidised places available. Please contact the office for information. Revd Chris Howson – Church Action on Poverty Follow this link to download a Booking Form.
Find out more »Open Day
Come and visit the Retreat House and gardens, have lunch outside (weather permitting) and enjoy the many craft stalls (some new for this year) that we have invited along for the day.
Find out more »Rediscovering Sabbath in our lives
May I take a little poetic licence? Mark 2. 27 .... The sabbath was made to meet the needs of man ....... Sabbath is more an attitude than a day of the week. Today we have an opportunity to explore and experience stillness. Magdalen Houlihan retired from teaching and is engaged in promoting silent prayer and supporting those entering into the regular daily practice of this prayer of quiet. “Some of us seem to stumble upon Silent Prayer. We…
Find out more »Evelyn Underhill Events
Three separate events that can be booked individually or as a focused retreat on Evelyn Underhills work. 14th June 7:00pm - Evelyn Underhill Talk 15th June - Evelyn Underhill Day, leading into... 15th - 17th June - A Retreat with Evelyn Underhill See the separate event details following. Follow this link to download a Booking Form.
Find out more »Evelyn Underhill Talk
The role Evelyn Underhill played as a Retreat Leader. Val Thompson is a retired teacher and works as a Spiritual Director in the Chelmsford Diocese and is currently studying for an M.A. in Christian Spirituality at Sarum College. Follow this link to download a Booking Form.
Find out more »Evelyn Underhill Quiet Day
A weekend, starting with a Quiet Day, reflecting on the life and work of Evelyn Underhill as a help to Christian living today. Revd Barry Orford, following many years of working with students in Oxford, is now the Guild Vicar of St Dunstan-in-the-West in Fleet Street. Follow this link to download a Booking Form.
Find out more »A Retreat with Evelyn Underhill
Continuing the Evelyn Underhill weekend led by Revd Barry Orford. Follow this link to download a Booking Form.
Find out more »Trees – Images for Life (Painting & Prayer Retreat)
We will reflect on Christ the tree and the ways in which trees can inform our spiritual lives. Our painting need not be confined to trees, but they do make an excellent study. Tutor: Jackie Ball - Since her retirement from teaching Physics, Jackie has been able to devote more time to her long-standing passion for more creative pursuits, particularly drawing and painting. She also enjoys gardening, choral singing and cooking lunch each week for a local charity which helps…
Find out more »Garden Quiet Day
Reflections on garden encounters in scripture, from the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Garden of the Resurrection. There will also be plenty of time to enjoy Pleshey's garden under the expert guidance of Val. Revd Ruth Patten is a priest and musician, and is currently the incumbent of two parishes not far from Pleshey, Great Dunmow and Barnston. Whilst not "green-fingered" herself, she loves spending time in a variety of gardens - from the unkempt…
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