Chelmsford Cathedral to The Retreat House, Pleshey

The inaugaral Pleshey Pilgrimage. Led by Tim Lee and Rev Andy Smith.

Pilgrims will walk in the morning from Chelmsford Cathedral to The Retreat House in Pleshey, where they will enjoy a cream tea, a 15-20 minute taster for the Evelyn Underhill (EU) Day later in the month (15th) and an act of worship with EU material.

The route is 6 1/2 miles long (about 3 hours gentle walking, nearly all on footpaths) with stops at Broomfield and Great Waltham Churches (stops there of 30 mins and 1 hr); this is quite easy walking, allowing for some reflections on the way.

The approximate timings will be:

From 9.15am Arrive Chelmsford Cathedral

9.45am Short Act of Worship and Thought for the Pilgrimage

10.00am Depart Cathedral

11.00am Arrive Broomfield church (2.3 miles); coffee break

11.30am Depart Broomfield

12.30pm Arrive Great Waltham church (2.0 miles); (bring packed lunch)

1.30pm Depart Gt Waltham

2.30pm Arrive Pleshey (2.2 miles); Final Act of Worship in chapel

3.00pm Tea and scones in The Orangery.

Tim Lee is a Lay Licensed Minister and spiritual director trained in the Ignatian Tradition. Tim says, ‘What I enjoy about pilgrimage is that is a spirituality that combines movement, the beauty of creation and making spiritual discoveries together’.

Rev Andy Smith is the Rector of All Saints with St Peter, Hutton, and recently served as the Area Dean of Brentwood. He is a coach, mentor, motivator, public speaker/teacher and strategic leader. He considers himself people focussed, community minded, sacramental, Spirit filled, lively and enthusiastic.

The day can be combined with an overnight stay or two at the House. If you would like this please contact the Retreat House direct 01245 237251.