December
December 4th – 8th (Mon to Fri) – Advent Retreat
Advent is a special time of preparation in the run up to Christmas. We invite you to lean into this more intentional time of waiting.
A *suggested donation is £80 per night. This is based on full board in an ensuite room.
December 11th – 15th (Mon to Fri) INDIVIDUALLY GUIDED: LISTENING TO THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD
In the Gospel of John, we find the Beloved Disciple at the Last Supper, leaning against Jesus, lying on his breast, reclining … presumably he was near enough to hear his heartbeat, if he chose to listen. This is a time to receive individual support and guidance as you to draw near to Christ as his Beloved One. You may also, of course, choose to explore other themes with your retreat guide.
This retreat is suitable for anyone who is interested in exploring God more deeply, on a personal level and includes three, one-to-one sessions with a retreat guide, alongside our monastic rhythms.
A *suggested donation is £90 per night for an individually guided retreat, which includes 3 one-to-one sessions. This is based on full board in an ensuite room.
About *suggested donations
As a registered charity, The Northumbria Community Trust does not ask for a set fee to cover the cost of a retreat. Instead, we invite donations to support the life and work of the wider Community as a whole.
Many retreatants welcome a suggestion as to what might be an appropriate donation. This is always a difficult question to answer. However, for your guidance, the suggested donation is indicated with the retreat information. We ask that you make as generous a donation as is possible without risking hardship. Through the work of the Community, the generosity of those who can afford more will benefit those who have less. As the weekly and monthly costs of running the Community are substantial, we would greatly value your integrity and generosity in this regard.