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SUMMARY:Parish Administrators' Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The second gathering of the diocesan Parish Administrators’ Network\, with practical hints and tips covering all areas of parish life! \n\n\n\nPlease email lboniface@cofe-worcester.org.uk for more details.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/parish-administrators-workshop/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T143000
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SUMMARY:Everything you ever wanted to know
DESCRIPTION:Have you recently been elected to your PCC or Deanery Synod? Are you finding church brings some impenetrable jargon into your life? Or are you just curious to find out more about the Church of England? This workshop session may be just what you’re looking for. In response to requests from parishes and deaneries\, Doug Chaplin and Sam Setchell will be leading this summer workshop. While it will be particularly helpful for people newly elected to PCCs and Deanery Synods (or thinking of joining them)\, or those new to the Church of England\, anyone is welcome and will find something of interest. \n\n\n\nThe Church of England is a complicated body\, and it is dispersed across lots of different structures and contexts. Even just understanding some of the features of your parish organisation can be hard enough. We have our own organisational language: parish\, benefice\, team ministry\, deanery\, diocese\, synod\, to which we’ve now added oversight ministry\, pioneers\, new worshipping communities and a whole host of other things. Then there’s the alphabet soup: PCC\, DCC\, BMO\, DBF and so on. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, Sam and Doug hope to demystify as much of the Church of England as possible\, and answer your questions. Do let us know in advance if you have particular questions you want answering\, or aspects of church life you particularly want to understand better. \n\n\n\nSam is the Diocesan Director of Communications\, and Doug is the Discipleship and Lay Training Officer. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-2/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T100000
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SUMMARY:DBE: Making Good Use of Your Website
DESCRIPTION:A school website is the first place a SIAMS or Ofsted inspector will gather information\, often weeks before the actual inspection date. They will look for information about what the school is like\, as well\nas identifying what their inspection foci might be. Making a SIAMS and Ofsted ready website creates a good first impression of the school. \n\n\n\nThe session look at: \n\n\n\n\n	making sure your website is DfE compliant\n	your website from the eyes of a SIAMS or Ofsted Inspector\n	ensuring your website shines with your Christian distinctiveness.\n\n\n\n\nTo book: forms.office.com/e/1QgkitRYDu
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/dbe-making-good-use-of-your-website/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T133000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154540Z
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SUMMARY:Using Cornerstone's Grant Database
DESCRIPTION:Grant hunting is a great way to fund large projects for your church\, but where to begin? We will look at Cornerstone as a first step. \n\n\n\nCornerstone is the new national grants database provided for free through the national Church of England. In this session\, we will be demonstrating how you can log on and sign-up other individuals from your church\, as well as how you can find grants\, apply and keep track of the grants your successes. There will also be some top tips on grant writing and where else you can find funding. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/using-cornerstones-grant-database/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154548Z
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SUMMARY:St Martin’s Organ Gift Day
DESCRIPTION:An open day featuring our organ\, full of short informal recitals by a stellar team of local organists (see list below) to raise funds for essential repairs to our historic instrument. \n\n\n\nExhibition of the organ’s 100-year history. All day refreshments with homemade cakes and savoury scones\, from 10am. \n\n\n\nCan you help us raise £10\,000? Happily\, most of the organ is still playable at the moment\, and it is proof of the quality of the instrument that we have been able to gather this team of distinguished local organists to play for us: \n\n\n\n\n	Benedict Braddock Organ Scholar\, Worcester Cathedral\n	Michael Jones Recitalist and organ historian\n	Marion Tunwell Organist\, United Reformed Church\, Broadway\n	Piers Maxim Organist & Director of Music\, Malvern Priory\n	Matt Gardner Deputy Organist\, St Martin’s Church\n	James MacDowell-Scott Director of Music\, Pershore Abbey\n	Samuel Hudson Director of Music\, Worcester Cathedral\n	John Brierley Organist & Choirmaster\, St John-in-Bedwardine\n	Nicholas Freestone Assistant Director of Music\, Worcester Cathedral\n	John Swindells Organist & Director of Music\, St Martin’s Church
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/st-martins-organ-gift-day/
LOCATION:Worcester\, St Martin\, London Road\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR5 2ED
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T150000
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SUMMARY:A Musical Journey
DESCRIPTION:This is a concert performed by Severn Voices\, a chamber choir\, in White Ladies Aston Church on Sunday 5th July at 3pm. This concert will travel through an exciting array of popular favourites and less well known songs for people of all ages to enjoy. Light refreshments will follow the concert.\nTickets are £10 for adults and £5 for under 18s and can be bought in advance from margaret.haywood@gmail.com or the choir – svs@courtbarns.co.uk.\n\nJoin us in our lovely village church.\nPlenty of parking
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/a-musical-journey/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Learning – Evelyn Underhill
DESCRIPTION:Evelyn Underhill was convinced that mysticism was not esoteric\, but for any Christian who wanted to explore it. Her first significant book on the subject\, simply called Mysticism was written while she was a Roman Catholic. Soon after the First World War she converted to Anglicanism\, and it is mainly as an Anglo-Catholic spiritual writer that she is now remembered. As she says about prayer: “It is a natural human activity\, no more involving the great powers and sublime experiences of the mystical saints and philosophers than the ordinary enjoyment of music involves the special creative powers of the great musician.” (Practical Mysticism). \n\n\n\nThis session will be led by the Rev’d Dr John Fitzmaurice. John is Diocesan Director of Ordinands\, and a priest and psychotherapist with an interest in spiritual theology. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here\n 
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/lunchtime-learning-evelyn-underhill/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154535Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Garden Day – ‘Jesus the Gardener: John 20:11-18’
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 9th July 2026\n\nThe overall theme for this year is ’The Healing Garden’\n\n‘Jesus the Gardener: John 20:11-18’led by Kay Mason.\n\nCome and spend the day enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the Holland House gardens.\n\n \n\nThe day will begin at 10am to gather for coffee and then start in the Chapel at 10.30am for thoughts on the theme. There will be a Holy Communion at Midday followed by a simple lunch and concludes with tea and cake at 4pm.\n\n \n\nThe day is run by the Friends of Holland House\n\nPlease note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian\, pescatarian\, dairy free\, gluten free or vegan.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/quiet-garden-day-jesus-the-gardener-john-2011-18/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T110232Z
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SUMMARY:Social media training with the CoE’s Digital Labs Team
DESCRIPTION:Social media training with the CoE’s Digital Labs Team\n\n\nJoin Joseph Hartropp\, Digital Labs Manager for the Church of England and the diocesan comms team to elevate your church’s social media presence. \n\n\n\nThis session will equip you to make the most of your online presence and take your social media to the next level. We will look at content ideas and strategies for building engagement and reaching more people\, as well topics like dealing with online negativity and the growing possibilities and risks with using AI. \n\n\n\nTuesday 16 June\, 2 – 4.30pm or Saturday 11 July\, 10am – 12.30pm at the diocesan office in Worcester. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/social-media-training-with-the-coes-digital-labs-team-2/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T155834Z
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SUMMARY:Church and Nation: Oblique Reflections on Christian National
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Worcester Theological Society will explore ‘Church and Nation’ – Oblique Reflections on Christian Nationalism\, which will be introduced by Robert Beattie. \n\n\n\nAll meetings take place in: St Andrew’s Methodist Church\, Pump Street\, Worcester\, WR1 2QT \n\n\n\n1.45pm for a 2pm start \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this informal group of laity and clery who enjoy exploring theology together.  \n\n\n\nFuture Dates: \n\n\n\n\n	17 September Roger Spiller – “Does Faith require Reason?”\n	15 October Dr John Daniels – Money: where it comes from\, where it’s going\, and why it’s all about faith’.\n	19 November Adrian Lamont –  “Rudolph Steiner’s Christian Theology”\n\n\n\n\nMore details from Chris Liley – 01386 561608 / lileyc@aol.com \n\n\n\nDownload flyer
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/church-and-nation-oblique-reflections-on-christian-national/
LOCATION:Worcester\, St Andrew’s Methodist Church\, Pump Street\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2QT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T190000
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SUMMARY:Together in Worcester\, with Bishop Hugh
DESCRIPTION:Together in Worcester invites you to our next gathering\, where we are pleased to welcome Bishop Hugh as he comes to listen\, learn\, and share in conversation with LGBTQI+ people\, allies\, and supporters from across the Diocese of Worcester.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThis will be an opportunity to speak honestly and hopefully about our experience\, our faith\, and our hopes for greater inclusion and belonging withing the life of the Church. Bishop High will also respond to questions and reflections from those gathered.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nRefreshments are served from 7pm for a 7:30pm start.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPlease share this invitation widely with others who are committed to inclusion within the Church of England\, especially anyone serving on Deanery Synod\, considering standing for General Synod\, or wanting to shape the future of the Church with compassion\, justice\, and hope.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome.  \n\n\n\nTo join the diocesan network\, please email Revd Gail \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThere is parking at the church\, and at Sainsburys (free for two hours). 
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/together-in-worcester-with-bishop-hugh/
LOCATION:Worcester\, St John in Bedwardine Church\, Bromyard Road\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR2 5BS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154535Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Art Journaling with Jenna Burne (Beginners)
DESCRIPTION:Are you frustrated that you can’t prioritise time for personal prayer and worship? Whilst perhaps at the same time feeling guilty about doing other things\, such as arts and crafts?  Let me show you how to harness the power of your creative playfulness to deepen your relationship with God.\n\nMy name is Jenna Burne and I use mixed media art journaling as a form of prayer\, praise and prophetic expression. This type of art is messy\, fun\, spontaneous and accessible to all ages and abilities -no need to be able to draw or even hold a paintbrush! I will be there to coach\, guide and encourage all day.\n\nBy the end of the course you will have:\n\n–       an introduction to mixed media art journaling including different ways of applying paint\, ink and other colourful supplies\, collage\, written journaling and borrowed words.\n\n–       learnt how to express yourself to God through art\n\n–       learnt how to listen to what God may be saying to you\n\n–       learnt to start to trust the Holy spirit to guide your art making\n\n–       rediscover a childlike approach to art and faith full of curiosity and freedom\n\n–       a toolkit for devotional art journaling so that you can continue in your own time   \n\nFind out more at www.jennaburne.com\n\nAll art materials including your own journal are included. Please bring an apron. This course is for a full day of practical teaching in a small group and runs 10-4pm and includes a two course lunch and refreshments\n\nPlease note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian\, pescatarian\, dairy free\, gluten free or vegan.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/introduction-to-art-journaling-with-jenna-burne-beginners/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154550Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Choir at Powick Church
DESCRIPTION:Please come along and support the latest fund raiser for the urgent building repairs at Powick Church. \n\n\n\nWe are excited to welcome the local Rock Choir performing a range of fantastic songs from artists including Roy Orbison\, Emile Sande\, Sam Ryder\, Simon and Garfunkel and many more. \n\n\n\nEnjoy the music with lovely refreshments as usual. \n\n\n\nFree entry with parking on the field. \n\n\n\nDonations requested to the Powick Church Unlocked project to help fund the repairs.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/rock-choir-at-powick-church/
LOCATION:Powick\, St Peter’s Church\, Village\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR2 4QT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154554Z
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SUMMARY:BMP\, Faculties and Faculty Jurisdiction Rules
DESCRIPTION:This session will take you through how to get started with the new Buildings Management Portal\, running you through the full user journey including how to set up an account; view your existing/old applications; and how to make new applications including both List B and full Faculties. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be looking in more depth at what makes a good application and how to pull the necessary documents together\, and how to get the most out of the system and understand how it works. Even if you have attended Faculty training in the last year\, you’ll likely find this session helpful as it will be weighted more heavily towards the process of making applications\, rather than Faculty Rules (though this will be covered briefly as a refresher). Whether you have yet to register for the new system or have already started using it but would benefit from a few pointers\, this is an opportunity to get more familiar with it in a supportive environment where you can ask questions in real time. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/bmp-faculties-and-faculty-jurisdiction-rules/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154554Z
CREATED:20260928T154554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154554Z
UID:8795-1784800800-1784811600@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:BMP\, Faculties and Faculty Jurisdiction Rules
DESCRIPTION:This session will take you through how to get started with the new Buildings Management Portal\, running you through the full user journey including how to set up an account; view your existing/old applications; and how to make new applications including both List B and full Faculties. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be looking in more depth at what makes a good application and how to pull the necessary documents together\, and how to get the most out of the system and understand how it works. Even if you have attended Faculty training in the last year\, you’ll likely find this session helpful as it will be weighted more heavily towards the process of making applications\, rather than Faculty Rules (though this will be covered briefly as a refresher). Whether you have yet to register for the new system or have already started using it but would benefit from a few pointers\, this is an opportunity to get more familiar with it in a supportive environment where you can ask questions in real time. \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/bmp-faculties-and-faculty-jurisdiction-rules-2/
LOCATION:Worcester\, Diocesan Office\, 16 Lowesmoor Wharf\, Lowesmoor\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154546Z
CREATED:20260928T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154546Z
UID:8765-1784988000-1784997000@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:Eco Church afternoon in the garden celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 10 years of Eco Church with an Afternoon in the Garden\n\n\n\nAll parishes who have registered with Eco Church are invited to a special celebration event in the Old Palace gardens\, Worcester on Saturday 25 July\, 2 – 4.30pm \n\n\n\nTwo representatives from each church are invited for this event hosted by Bishop Hugh to say thank you for the part our churches have played in working towards becoming a Silver Eco Diocese. \n\n\n\nThere will be a chance to meet with other Eco Churches over refreshments\, browse some relevant stalls and listen to demonstrations. The afternoon will close with a short act of worship. Come along and get some ideas and inspiration as we learn from each other. \n\n\n\nThe event will be held outside if weather permits \n\n\n\nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/eco-church-afternoon-in-the-garden-celebration/
LOCATION:Worcester\, The Old Palace\, Deansway\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR1 2JE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154543Z
CREATED:20260928T154543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154543Z
UID:8748-1785513600-1785513600@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:To Pray and to Love in the way of Orthodox Saints
DESCRIPTION:Practicing resurrection: To Pray and to Love in the way of Orthodox Saints – led by Nicholas Colloff\n\n“Every person is\, by nature\, a temple of God\, created to receive into themselves the glory of God” (From Origen’s Commentary on St. Matthew’s Gospel)\n\nAt the heart of Orthodox Christian spirituality is the invitation by grace for a person to live out\, fully and radiantly\, what it means to be made after the image & likeness of God. The glory of God is a human person\, fully alive\, as St. Irenaeus wrote. This invitation can seem daunting\, indeed scary\, and yet\, as the Orthodox Fathers and Mothers sought to show\, it was a wholly realistic prospect. This retreat will provide an opportunity to explore this invitation through the inspiring lives of particular saints and the practical ways they responded to this invitation\, slowly allowing themselves to be changed in prayer and in love\, in their lives and their communities. It will include space for silent reflection and conversation.\n\nNicholas Colloff is presently the director of a philanthropic foundation working on poverty in Africa and Latin America. He was introduced to Orthodox spirituality by Metropolitan Antony\, the long-running Russian Orthodox archbishop in London\, from whom he learned the Jesus Prayer: the Prayer of the Heart. He has led retreats with a wide range of audiences\, from Dominican Contemplative nuns in Hollywood\, to first-time retreatants\, and most recently for the World Community for Christian Meditation. He is also the co-founder of the Prison Phoenix Trust\, which teaches meditation and yoga to people in prison.\n\nArrivals from 4pm on Friday until 2pm on Sunday. Includes all meals\, refreshments and accommodation.\n\nPlease note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian\, pescatarian\, dairy free\, gluten free or vegan.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/to-pray-and-to-love-in-the-way-of-orthodox-saints-3/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T154543Z
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SUMMARY:To Pray and to Love in the way of Orthodox Saints
DESCRIPTION:Practicing resurrection: To Pray and to Love in the way of Orthodox Saints – led by Nicholas Colloff\n\n“Every person is\, by nature\, a temple of God\, created to receive into themselves the glory of God” (From Origen’s Commentary on St. Matthew’s Gospel)\n\nAt the heart of Orthodox Christian spirituality is the invitation by grace for a person to live out\, fully and radiantly\, what it means to be made after the image & likeness of God. The glory of God is a human person\, fully alive\, as St. Irenaeus wrote. This invitation can seem daunting\, indeed scary\, and yet\, as the Orthodox Fathers and Mothers sought to show\, it was a wholly realistic prospect. This retreat will provide an opportunity to explore this invitation through the inspiring lives of particular saints and the practical ways they responded to this invitation\, slowly allowing themselves to be changed in prayer and in love\, in their lives and their communities. It will include space for silent reflection and conversation.\n\nNicholas Colloff is presently the director of a philanthropic foundation working on poverty in Africa and Latin America. He was introduced to Orthodox spirituality by Metropolitan Antony\, the long-running Russian Orthodox archbishop in London\, from whom he learned the Jesus Prayer: the Prayer of the Heart. He has led retreats with a wide range of audiences\, from Dominican Contemplative nuns in Hollywood\, to first-time retreatants\, and most recently for the World Community for Christian Meditation. He is also the co-founder of the Prison Phoenix Trust\, which teaches meditation and yoga to people in prison.\n\nArrivals from 4pm on Friday until 2pm on Sunday. Includes all meals\, refreshments and accommodation.\n\nPlease note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian\, pescatarian\, dairy free\, gluten free or vegan.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/to-pray-and-to-love-in-the-way-of-orthodox-saints-2/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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UID:8746-1785513600-1785513600@cofe-worcester.org.uk
SUMMARY:To Pray and to Love in the way of Orthodox Saints
DESCRIPTION:Practicing resurrection: To Pray and to Love in the way of Orthodox Saints – led by Nicholas Colloff\n\n“Every person is\, by nature\, a temple of God\, created to receive into themselves the glory of God” (From Origen’s Commentary on St. Matthew’s Gospel)\n\nAt the heart of Orthodox Christian spirituality is the invitation by grace for a person to live out\, fully and radiantly\, what it means to be made after the image & likeness of God. The glory of God is a human person\, fully alive\, as St. Irenaeus wrote. This invitation can seem daunting\, indeed scary\, and yet\, as the Orthodox Fathers and Mothers sought to show\, it was a wholly realistic prospect. This retreat will provide an opportunity to explore this invitation through the inspiring lives of particular saints and the practical ways they responded to this invitation\, slowly allowing themselves to be changed in prayer and in love\, in their lives and their communities. It will include space for silent reflection and conversation.\n\nNicholas Colloff is presently the director of a philanthropic foundation working on poverty in Africa and Latin America. He was introduced to Orthodox spirituality by Metropolitan Antony\, the long-running Russian Orthodox archbishop in London\, from whom he learned the Jesus Prayer: the Prayer of the Heart. He has led retreats with a wide range of audiences\, from Dominican Contemplative nuns in Hollywood\, to first-time retreatants\, and most recently for the World Community for Christian Meditation. He is also the co-founder of the Prison Phoenix Trust\, which teaches meditation and yoga to people in prison.\n\nArrivals from 4pm on Friday until 2pm on Sunday. Includes all meals\, refreshments and accommodation.\n\nPlease note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian\, pescatarian\, dairy free\, gluten free or vegan.
URL:https://cofe-worcester.org.uk/event/to-pray-and-to-love-in-the-way-of-orthodox-saints/
LOCATION:Worcestershire
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