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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 »February 2019
Let all Creation Sing
A quiet day reflecting on Psalm 148, who God is and our place within the wider community of creation. Dr Ruth Valerio is Tearfund's Global Advocacy and Influencing Director. Her group mobilises churches around the world to tackle poverty and injustice by pushing for change at a governmental and institutional level. An in-demand speaker and author, Ruth lives in Chichester with her family, where she is a member of Revelation Church. Download a Booking Form by clicking on Event Title…
Find out more »March 2019
Living with…life limiting illness
Reflections on living with a life-limiting illness; physically, emotionally and spiritually interspersed with personal reflective activities. The day will include: opening and closing prayer; recollections and experiences of people living with illness; how memories and stories provide emotional support; the spiritual aspects of dying and facing death such as faith, hope, peace and forgiveness; quiet time for personal reflection, prayer and response. Whether you are a minister, pastoral worker, someone living with a life-limiting illness or the family of someone…
Find out more »Joining the Song of Creation… (Lent Quiet Day)
…exploring St Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures. Towards the end of his life, Francis of Assisi composed his great song of praise, which encompasses not just the beauty but also the brokenness of the world. In this Quiet Day in the first week of Lent we’ll be reflecting on how even the more difficult experiences of our lives and of the world can be integrated and transformed. Brother Samuel is a member of the Society of St Francis, an Anglican…
Find out more »To be a Pilgrim (Lent Retreat)
The word ‘pilgrim’ is full of adventure – it conjures up images of roads and paths, new places and companions, challenges and surprises. In this retreat we explore what it means to be a Christian pilgrim and how a pilgrim spirit can transform our lives. We will reflect on the way in which pilgrimage spirituality helps us to understand better our landscape, our selves and God. Revd Dr Sally Welch is an experienced pilgrim who has undertaken many journeys in…
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 »Peace and Good
St Francis is complicated. A Christian of his time, influenced by its courtly and military ideals, but also prophetic, a bringer of peace in mediaeval Assisi, and an inspiration today. 800 years ago he set off on crusade and met the Sultan of Egypt. What was his motivation and what were the consequences of this meeting for him and for us today? Revd Canon Pat Mossop - 20 years a solicitor, 25 years a priest in Chelmsford Diocese serving in…
Find out more »April 2019
Holy Week Quiet Days / Retreat
A few days in this special week to focus on Easter. There are three Quiet Days, listed below and as individual events on this website, that can form part of your time here - or you can just enjoy your own space. Stay for one or two nights. Please contact the office to confirm prices to stay over. Monday 15th April - What do we bring? - Revd Elizabeth Clark Tuesday 16th April - I am the Resurrection and the Life - The Venerable…
Find out more »What do we bring?
Together we will explore two stories; Palm Sunday and the anointing at Bethany. Using silence and other mediums we will look at our response to the overwhelming love of God seen in Jesus. Revd Elizabeth Clark is a Methodist Minister who has spent 15 years in rural North Yorkshire before becoming the National Rural Officer for the Methodist and United Reformed Churches. She enjoys reading, music, art and baking although not necessarily all at the same time! Download a Booking Form by clicking…
Find out more »I am the Resurrection and the Life
A series of reflections, drawing on art and poetry of the significance of the death and raising of Lazarus in John’s Gospel. The Venerable Elizabeth Snowden was collated as Archdeacon of Chelmsford in March 2016. She was ordained in Lichfield Diocese serving her title post and then her first post before moving to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham where she served as Incumbent and as Area dean. She is married to Geoff with four adult children. Amongst other responsibilities…
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