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September 2018
Useful information for Retreats and Quiet Days
Prices shown represent shared facility / ensuite rooms. Quiet Days – arrival is from 9:30am for a 10:00am start. Lunch is normally provided and the day finishes around 4:00pm with Tea/Coffee and biscuits. Retreats – arrival is from 5:00pm on the first day – unless by prior agreement. The welcome session starts 30 minutes before supper on the first evening. Departure is by 2:00pm at the latest on the final day. Morning Prayers are led by our Chaplains at 9:00am with…
Find out more »July 2019
Gospelling in the Garden
Capture the transformative process of God in our lives as we consider death, life and resurrection through encounters in the Pleshey garden. Revd Hilary Le Seve serves as the parish priest for Wickham Bishops with Little Braxted and as the Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands for the Diocese of Chelmsford. She values Pleshey as a space to connect with God and especially its gardens where order and chaos play out their drama and give us glimpses of heaven. Val Tyler…
Find out more »Individual Guided Retreat
If you are in need of some silence and looking for an opportunity to pray, this is for you. A time for those with a desire to deepen their relationship with God. Rosemary Alonso leads a team of experienced spiritual directors. (Costs are per £24hrs – minimum stay of 3 nights) Follow this link to download a Booking Form.
Find out more »Friends’ Day
An opportunity for the Friends of Pleshey to spend time with each other. Please bring something for the 'bring and share' lunch. The House will provide desserts - please confirm attendance in advance with the office for catering purposes.
Find out more »Walking Week
A relaxing week of walking, reflecting and enjoying being with each other and God. Some lunches in local pubs. A mixed bag of walks - for the ambler as well as the rambler.
Find out more »Living with … Mental Illness
"Learning to Breathe" Rachael will follow the chapters of her book; “First Breaths” looks at what mental health is, what the Bible has to say about it. “Struggling for Air” looks at the reality of mental illness and exploring a theology of Holy Saturday. “Resuscitation” looks at the role of family, friends and carers. Ending the day on “Learning to Breathe” where we will pull together all we have shared through the day. Rachael Newham (@RachaelNewham) is the Founder of…
Find out more »August 2019
Creative Arts Retreat – Painting & Prayer (Theme: Journeys)
You can expect a warm welcome, space to reflect, to pray and to worship, as well as plenty of time to be creative. We shall explore some journeys mentioned in the Bible, and their relevance for our own faith journeys, and enjoy painting as we meander through the House of Retreat, Pleshey’s gardens and surrounding countryside, relating our work to the Biblical journeys or our own if relevant. Christine Phillips (Tutor) trained at Hornsey College of Art and Design and…
Find out more »Worship Works – Music Week
A Week for worshippers, worship leaders, musicians and members of the congregation. Themes based around our book ‘Worship Works’. ‘Understanding Worship’, ‘Praise and Sunday Morning’, ‘Creative & Prophetic Worship’ and ‘Leading and Planning Worship’. This will include teaching sessions, worship times and practical activities suitable for singers and instrumentalists of all abilities. Roger Jones is a Composer, Speaker, Writer, Broadcaster, Anglican Lay Reader. http://www.cmm.org.uk/people/jones.php
Find out more »Creative Arts Retreat – Embroidery & Prayer (Theme: Colours)
You can expect a warm welcome, space to reflect, to pray and to worship, as well as plenty of time to be creative. We shall explore some of the colours mentioned in the Bible and their significance. Think of the rainbow and the Light of the world! Different colours can be particularly meaningful and influence us in our daily lives. Lots of ideas to make it a colourful week! For the textile aspect of this retreat the theme offers a…
Find out more »September 2019
Three views; Priestly, Prophetic & Wise – One Creator God
A focus on God as Creator drawing on 3 distinct Old Testament traditions, Priestly (Genesis 1), Prophetic (Isaiah 40-48) and Wisdom (Job 28, 38-41). Revd Dr Janet Tollington - after a career in the police service and a short period in retailing, Janet trained for the Baptist Ministry and was ordained in 1989. In 1994 she moved to Westminster College, Cambridge (United Reformed Church) to teach Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew in the Cambridge Theological Federation until she retired…
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