Welcome to our School for Monastic Living: 'Those who entered the desert entered a kind of school, a school in which loving as God loves was the primary and foundational lesson.' – Mary C. Earle
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We are pleased to provide a few resources which you may want to use to celebrate St Aidan’s Day! Please see this page for all the details, including a live stream from Holy Island.
We are delighted to be able to offer Daily Prayer Offices at Greenbelt, in partnership with Christian Aid. The programme is below, all of which will be happening in the Christian Aid tent in the Glade area. If you’re at Greenbelt and want space to pray and connect with Northumbria Community folks, please come and join us!
Thursday, 24 August
7:15pm – Evening Prayer
Friday, 25 August
10:15am – Morning Prayer
12:00pm – Midday Prayer
7:15pm – Compline
Saturday, 26 August
9:30am – Morning Prayer
12:00pm – Midday Prayer
7:15pm – Compline
Sunday, 27 August
9:30am – Morning Prayer
12:00pm – Midday Prayer
7:15pm – Compline
All the prayers will take place in the Christian Aid Tent in the Glade area.
There will be a pilgrimage from Hexham Abbey to St Oswald’s, Heavenfield on Saturday, the 5th of August 2023. You are very welcome to join in, in-person or (hopefully!) online. Please see this page for all the details.
Our retreats and events – online and at Nether Springs, our Mother House…
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DON’T MISS THE FREDERICK BUECHNER REFLECTION SERIES, RUNNING FOR 21 DAYS FROM 26th JUNE – more information on how to access that can be found HERE.
JULY
July 3rd to 7th (Mon to Fri): NETHER SPRINGS ‘BE STILL AND KNOW’
PLEASE NOTE: This retreat replaces ‘Teach us to Pray: Exploration of the Lord’s Prayer for Today’ which was on the original programme.
This retreat offers you the opportunity to spend time with God within the daily life and rhythm of the community at Nether Springs. No set programme or teaching is provided, apart from an introduction on the first night. It is simply time to come and be yourself. SPACES AVAILABLE
July 10th to 14th (Mon to Fri): NETHER SPRINGS Inner Outer Pilgrimage Retreat
A retreat that involves opportunities for inner and outer pilgrimage. SPACES AVAILABLE
Driving up, I asked myself WHY I felt the need to drive so far just to have a rest. Surely, I could have found something closer to home. But as soon as I got here, I remembered why I needed my time of retreat to be at Nether Springs, and it was worth every mile.’
July 17th – 21st (Mon to Fri): NETHER SPRINGS INDIVIDUALLY GUIDED: Seeking God at the Crossroads
Take time to be with God and find accompaniment on your journey. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
A time to step back from your normal routine and join others to listen, reflect and pray, with the option of engaging with a creativity activity.SPACES AVAILABLE
I struggle to express how much I take away from being able to attend our Saturday mornings. Today was wonderful.
July 28th – 30th (Fri to Sun): NETHER SPRINGS Dancing Celtic Daily Prayer
Come and learn, or enjoy again, the dances that go with the liturgy in Celtic Daily Prayer, Andy Raine will lead us. A weekend of music and movement to express and deepen faith.
A *suggested donation is £80 per night. This is based on full board in an ensuite room.SPACES AVAILABLE
