Community of the Resurrection in Yorkshire
The Community of the
Resurrection, Stocksbank Road, Mirfield, nr Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF14 0BW. Phone 01924
494318. It's an Anglo-Catholic monastic community with daily liturgy including
the Eucharist. Guests observe the monks "greater silence" from 9.15 pm to 9 am
daily. Private or preached retreats are offered with various events and courses
available. Donations only. To apply, e-mail via their website.
www.mirfield.org.uk
Mount Melleray Abbey in Co Waterford, Ireland
Mount
Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, Co Waterford, Ireland and their phone is 9+353 (0)
58 54404. This Cistercian monastery is ideal for quiet retreats in a blissful
setting and great walks. Book online. Conations are welcome. Find out more from
www.mountmellerayabbey.org
Community of the Servants of the Will of God
at Crawley
Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex. RH10 4LH
and their phone number is 01342 712074. They are an Anglican community based on
the Rule of St. Benedict. They use an Anglican liturgy with orthodox overtones.
Retreats are silent; food is good but penitential portions. Donations are
welcome. Apply in writing to the Guestmaster.
Lee Abbey in North Devon
Lee Abbey, Lynton,
North Devon EX35 6JJ and phone number is 0800389 1189. It is an all-age,
international Christian community set in 280 acres on the North Devon
coast. The retreats are Bible-based and socialable but silent retreats are also
offered. Charges per night for single rooms range form £45-£68 depending on the
type of room and time of year but there are reductions for children and
missionary or clergy families. They also have an outdoor activity centre and
organise youth camps. There are some employment opportunities. There have Lee
Abbey households and community action in Birmingham, Blackburn and Bristol.
www.leeabbey.org.uk
St
Beuno's Spirituality Centre in North Wales.
St Beuno's
Spirituality Centre, St Asaph, nr Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales LL17 0AS and phone
is 01745 583444. They offer a variety of retreats, including 6 to 8-day guided
and 30-day retreats for full Ignation spiritual exercises. The retreats are
silent, including mealtimes. Suggested donations are from £45 per night but the
courses are rather more expensive.
www.beunos.com Information from
info@beuros.com
Small Pilgrim Places
This charity was warmly recommended by one of our members. It is based around the work of Jim Cotter and his Cairns Publications. He has written a large number of books reflecting upon contemporary issues. His small retreats provide, "Breathing spaces on the pilgrim journey
offering simple hospitality, quiet prayer and thoughtful conversation."
The project is based at Llandecwyn in North Wales but other retreats are emerging in other parts of Wales and England. To find out more, or contact this charity, click on
www.smallpilgrimplaces.org.
The Retreat Association
They provide information and resources for those involved with Retreat Houses and the local community. They offer advice and information to individuals and will help people like up with appropriate spiritual directors. The website provides links to retreat centres in your area. Visit www.retreats.org.uk
Christian Healing Centres
"The Fellowship of Christ the Healer" is an informal body, established four years ago, that is made up of various centres and organisations in the United Kingdom focusing upon the ministry of healing. Visit their website www.fcth.org to find a centre near you.
Society of Mary and Martha
It is an independent ecumenical charity whose home is the Sheldon Community, 10 miles from Exeter. They welcome you to this beautiful, peaceful place for organised retreats or quiet days in the converted farm buildings. Alternatively, there are opportunities to enjoy unstructured time out in a safe place with delicious home cooking and a listening ear should you need it. Find out more details by visiting their website www.sheldon.uk.com
