ORGANISED RETREATS ON
THE HOLY ISLAND OF LINDISFARNE
THE CUTHBERT CENTRE RETREATS  - and -  THE OPEN GATE RETREATS
SAINT CUTHBERT'S CENTRE
ORGANISED 2009 RETREATS PROGRAMME
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Hearing God - Reading the Bible (with John Campbell)
16th-19th March A residential retreat in Marygate House. Explore scripture with one of our most able communicators. Not to be missed!
St. Cuthbert's Day
20th March at 2:00 p.m. End the week with celebration. Communion followed by afternoon tea. You're welcome whether or not you come to 'Hearing God'
AUGUST ART - OUR BIGGEST CROWD PULLERS!
1st - 15th August DWELLING SPACE: Find a quiet place. A village of conical shelters to walk, look and enter. Our third installation by Wendy Rudd after the huge successes of Windsails and Nets.
16th - 30th August LEONIE MARKLEW-BARRETT: New to St Cuthbert's. Stunning modern art with Christian themes.
Another Summer's Day at Brinkburn Priory
16th August at 3.30pm Another chance to worship in this tranquil place.
(Admission is free for worship but usual prices to use all other facilities.)
Faith and Feathers - 2
9th - 11th Oct Residential in Marygate House.
An authentic retreat experience marrying Holy Island's natural wonder
with worship, reflection, good food and good company.
Carols and Candles
17th Dec at 7.30pm Light in the darkness of Winter.
PARTICIPATION AND ENQUIRIES

For further detailed information on attending retreats and quiet days please contact the Director:
 
Revd Barry  Hutchinson
centre@holyisland-stcuthbert.org.
See also the St.Cuthbert's Centre Web Site.

As the accommodation on Holy Island is almost always in high demand, we strongly advise retreatants to book accommodation at the same time as booking the retreat.
Details of Holy Island accommodation providers sponsoring these web pages are available on the Holy Island Web Site.

Our Accommodation Pages
St.Aidan of England 'THE OPEN GATE 2009 RETREATS PROGRAMME'
ORGANISED BY THE COMMUNITY OF AIDAN AND HILDA
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We welcome you to The Open Gate Retreats, whether you are an experienced retreatant or a total beginner we can offer you a range of programmed or personal retreats tailored to you.

You may wish to arrange to come with your own group (maximum 12) to visit the Island together and have teaching on Celtic Spirituality or the Island saints. Please contact us to discuss your wishes.

Retreat and Teaching Leaders: Unless otherwise stated these are: Rev Graham Booth (former Parish Priest) and Dr. Ruth Booth (general practicioner and spiritual director) and Rev Ray Simpson (lecturer, author and clergy consultant, Guardian of the Community).


Personal Retreats Menu

  1. Beginner's retreat: A first session to discuss hopes and expectations and possible ways forward; further sessions as requested
  2. Anamchara: A first session to map out a plan; a final session to reflect back.
  3. Personally guided: Thirty minutes prayer guidance given daily
  4. Silent: Meals may be taken to bedroom
  5. Study: Use of our Celtic Christian Library
  6. DIY: Using our Give yourself a retreat on Holy Island (see books)

COSTS

  • Public retreats, include meals, but not accommodation: Weekend £tba // Mid-week (Mon-Fri) £tba // Full week £tba.
  • Anamchara and personally guided retreats: A suggested donation for those who can afford it of £tba.
  • If you would like to come but cannot afford to please ask for a bursary.
OUR Y2009 PROGRAMME
Jan 26th-30th: Voyagers Retreat - Three Life Giving Principles
At Holland House, Cropthorne, Pershore, Worcester, WR10 3NB 01386 860330 A Teaching day, a Quiet day, and a Meeting day. £290 per person (includes B&B, lunch and dinner) Contact the community Office
Contact the community Office
March 21st: A Way of Life for Today Workshop - Insights from Celtic Saints & Modern Seekers
At St Bede's Pastoral Centre, 21 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ 01904 464900 A Rhythm of Prayer, work and recreation, and healing Journeys. Led by Ray Simpson. £12 per person (includes light refreshments, bring your own lunch).
Bookings: brenanddave@btinternet.com (Tel: 01757 705951)
May 15th-17th Weekend in Armagh - Led by Ray Simpson.
At St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, Northern Ireland The Sacred Weave of Life - Celtic spirituality as pilgrimage & journey. Sunday Celtic Eucharist at 11am, preacher Ray Simpson
Contact: gclunie@gmail.com(Grace Clunie)
May 25th-28th: Roots, Rhythms & Relationships - caring for the carers.
At Scottish Churches House, Dunblane. Leader Ray Simpson Contact: Scottish Churches House, 1 Kirkstreet, Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 0AJ
Bookings: reservations@scottishchurcheshouse.org (Tel: 01786 823 588)
July 3rd-5th Annual Gathering
At Red Hill Christian Centre, Snitterfield, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0PQ 01789 731427 enquiries@red-hill.org For members, Friends and others. News, worship, creative activities, key speakers, workshops and a fun time together. Not to be missed! £25 per day Contact the community office
Contact: admin@ca-and-h.demon.co.uk
Aug 14th-16th: Scottish Gathering - Celtic Spirituality
-songs and stories, saints and Soul Friends.
At Colvend Dumfriesshire - Contact James Gatherer
Contact: jamesgatherer@btinternet.com (Tel: 01556 630255)
Aug 24th-27th Discovering the Hidden Jesus - in the holy places of Glastonbury & in the deep places of our hearts.
At Abbey Retreat House, Glastonbury. Leaders Richard and Margaret Deimel £175 per person full board (including free access to Abbey during retreat) Contact: Richard and Margaret To book: The Warden, Glastonbury Abbey House, Glastonbury, BA6 8DH Tel: 01458 831112 warden@abbeyhouse.org
Contact: studley.vic@virgin.net
Nov 6th-8th New Monasticism
At St. Deiniols Library near Chester. Leaders Jerry Doherty and Ray Simpson. Contact Karen Parry.
Contact: Karen.parry@st-deiniols.org
ACCOMMODATION
PARTICIPATION AND ENQUIRIES

We aim to keep our costs down to enable all to attend.
Donations to our Bursary fund are gratefully received.
For further details and bookings contact:
The Guardian's PA & Community Secretary:

THE COMMUNITY OF AIDAN AND HILDA
Lindisfarne Retreat - Holy Island
Berwick Upon Tweed TD15 2SD
Tel: 01289 389222
opengate@aidanandhilda.demon.co.uk..
The Holy Island Web Site The Holy Island Information Pages
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