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(IN SITU) Memory Retreat
Memory Retreat - Donna Worthington
Memory is a hugely significant part of who we are and also our Christian narrative. We will reflect on how Jesus approached memory by exploring key Gospel texts. Ignatius and Augustine will be our guides into a deeper understanding of memory, in terms of spiritually remembering who we are as children of God with inviolable dignity. There will be space to privately bring difficult memories to prayer for healing. And we will have fun with exercises to consider how we remember.
Price includes cooked lunch and refreshments £35. Please book in advance with Sr. Mary Bernard.
(ONLINE) BE STILL & KNOW THAT I AM GOD
BE STILL & KNOW THAT I AM GOD | Sometimes we are invited to move into this quiet prayer and just ‘be’. Holding this peaceful retreat, will be space to simply rest in God. Alongside this, respecting the Christian call for radical self-awareness, we will focus on ‘Give careful thought to all your ways’ (Haggai 1:7); in the stillness, we’ll seek to really try and ‘see’ personal, negative ways that require transformation. Inspirational art (a sculpture, a painting and modern images of the stations of the cross) will be a key focus of reflection on the gentle, patient, healing Christ who knows our difficult ways and offers us His Way of freedom, resurrection and light. Tuesday 5th May 10am – 12.30pm
(IN SITU) LIVING PRAYER RETREAT
Living Prayer - Donna Worthington
LIVING PRAYER | A journey down the rabbit hole with Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom) and his challenging book 'Living Prayer'. The journey of prayer is a road to self-awareness, a getting real, an enabling of the grace of transformation to happen. Anthony Bloom is a guide with fire in his eyes... let's journey with him... You do not need to have read the author before in order to attend the day.
Saturday 30th May 2026. £35 including cooked lunch and refreshments.
To book, please contact Sr Mary Bernard, the Bookings Secretary at
(ONLINE) STILLING OF THE STORM
(ONLINE) STILLING OF THE STORM | Wednesday 17th June 10am – 1pm
Christians mature in their journeys of faith sometimes speak of the deeply attractive ability to hold a deeper peace, even when going through difficult, anxiety-inducing situations fraught with negative emotions. Mark’s account of The Stilling of the Storm has many strategies that can help us negotiate troubled waters and seek for that deeper peace of Christ. We will dive deep into the text and our help-mates along the way will be a modern psychology strategy, desert and letting go prayer, Golding’s Lord of The Flies and meditation on Christ the unperturbed one, who helps us move towards freedom, calm and deeper self-awareness.
(IN SITU) WALKING WITH MARY
Walking with Mary - led by Donna Worthington
Walking with Mary… | Mary, you stood your ground, you walked single-minded along that sapphire-path. Barefoot, you walked on, steel-blue metal in your eyes. You. Bearer of God, full of your own light…Thursday 24th Sept 2026
£35 with cooked lunch and refreshments provided.
To book, please contact Sr Mary Bernard, the Bookings Secretary, at
(IN SITU) THE BOOK OF RUTH | Based on an incredibly strong woman, the book of Ruth is a treasure chest of gifts.
Residential Retreat:
THE BOOK OF RUTH - Based on an incredibly strong woman, the book of Ruth is a treasure chest of gifts. We will dive deep into the text, and swim in its fascinating symbolism. A creative one-woman short theatre piece ‘The Red Thread’ will be presented; this will creatively bring us into the roles key woman played in the salvation story. There will be an opportunity for discussion and a beautiful space to reflect on themes and soul-questions. We will approach this crucial text attentively and prayerfully. So come and enjoy engaging with The Bible, all are welcome!
16-20th November 2026
Bookings should only be made through Scargill House: Scargill House, Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5HU.
Contact details:
Tel: 01756 760500