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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 »October 2019
The Romantic God – Friends of Pleshey Quiet Day (open to all)
A reflection on prayer. Embracing God's love in prayer. Bishop Trevor Mwamba is Vicar of Barking, St Margaret's, and Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Chelmsford, he was formerly Bishop of Botswana.
Find out more »November 2019
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 »The Grace of Waiting – Advent Retreat
Waiting is never easy. This weekend points the way for anyone who finds themselves in a time of waiting, chosen or unchosen, inviting them to learn and embrace the gifts of patience. Margaret Whipp is a former consultant oncologist, a priest and pastoral theologian, who works in hospital chaplaincy and spiritual direction in Oxford.
Find out more »Being the Church in Three Dimensions – Advent Quiet Day
Although we live in a particular social context, theologically we have (since Pentecost) lived ‘between the ages’, living in the light of Jesus’ ascension and awaiting his return. The Book of Revelation challenges us to live in this time with discipline, facing suffering, but shaped by the worship of God as we anticipate that the best is yet to be. Dr Ian Paul studied maths and worked in business before training for ordination in Nottingham and completing a PhD on…
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