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At Jacob’s well, Jesus broke strict rules of his time in order to reach a woman who was struggling with past relationships, exclusion and isolation; he listened to her in a non-judgmental way, saw her huge potential and she was transformed, finding her own confidence and her own voice. We will explore this intriguing Gospel passage, which helps to illuminate women’s inner soul journeys and offers an invitation to walk to the ‘well’, to Christ the One who restores us. The retreat will include imagery, presentation, discussion of the Gospel passage and Ignatian guided prayer based on the beautiful journey to the well.

Attending creatively to the compelling Gospel text of 'The Woman Anoints Jesus', we will explore its themes such as the beauty of our gifts, loss and retrieval... through dance, movement and art. No dance or movement experience is necessary, just a willingness to engage your mind, spirit, body and enjoy working to a greater wholeness. Due to the nature of the retreat, there are only 6 places (now fully booked, but you can choose to be on the waiting list and if there is enough interest, I can repeat the retreat at some point, so do get in touch).

VENUE: Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Lourdes Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston PR55TA

LENTEN JOURNEY| Into the Wilderness, Jesus’ final words in his Farewell Discourses, waiting with him in Gethsemane.

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes and St Gerard Majella RC Church, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall Preston PR55TA. Cost £20. 

For bookings, please contact the Parish office: 01772 335387 or email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Places are limited.

‘There is nothing more artistic than loving people’ and ‘What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?’ These quotes from the artistic and wounded genius Van Gogh, are just some of the windows into this retreat which will offer creative, reflective sessions to deepen our humanity and spirituality. 

Monday evenings:

May 1st, (NOT the 8th), then 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th. 7-9pm

This is a general course on creative writing. We’ll explore nature as a meditative window into writing and explore key writing strategies to deepen our understanding of character, dialogue, structure, dramatic action, the use of archetypes, how to evoke responses in readers / audiences etc. No writing experience at all is necessary to join this course, just a willingness to enjoy exploring creative writing!

IN SITU day retreat at Our Lady of Lourdes and St Gerard Majella RC Church, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall Preston PR5 5TA. To book, contact the Parish office: 01772 335387 or email – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Cost £20.  Places are limited.

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes and St Gerard Majella RC Church, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall Preston PR55TA. Cost £20. 

For bookings, please contact the Parish office: 01772 335387 or email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Places are limited.