Spirituality Programme
Spirituality Programme
Introduction
Mission Statement:
“To continue to be a holy place
that draws and points people to God
and offers them an experience of peace.”
Whalley Abbey continues to be at heart a place of prayer and mission. To this end we provide the opportunity for guests to join in our prayer and worship, for church groups to have time away together, and for individuals to come on private retreat or to participate in our retreat programme.
Prayer and Worship
Eucharist in Chapel
Friday 9.30 am Eucharist
Followed by coffee. All welcome
Staying as a Private Retreatant
With en-suite study-bedrooms, a chapel, and plenty of gardens to wander in, Whalley Abbey is an ideal place in which to spend time alone on retreat. The Warden is able to help develop a programme for your stay, incorporating daily worship and private reading, as well as meals, rest and fresh air! It is sometimes possible to arrange for a priest to be available at an agreed time for counselling or confession.
Church Groups and Parish Weekends
We welcome church groups of all affiliations to spend an evening, a day, or a weekend together, taking time out from your normal routine to listen to God and explore together the issues you are facing. If requested in advance, the Warden may be available to lead group sessions.
Spirituality Programme 2010
"Quiet day for Lent" - Saturday 20th March 2010
10am - 4pm
£12.50 per person
"Images for our Healing"
Quiet day - Saturday 22nd May 2010
10am - 5pm
£23.50 per person (inc lunch)
Weekend Friday 8th - Sunday 10th October 2010
£115.00 per person
The two above events for "images for our healing" are complementary. Please feel free to attend either or both.
"Be Still for the Presence of the Lord" - Saturday 4th December 2010
10am - 4pm
£12.50 per person
Quiet time with The Lord - Sunday afternoons & evenings
These Sundays are designed to be a little 'time out' for Spiritual refreshment in the preparation for the week ahead. They are open to all.
There will be two sessions which will comprise of an address, a Bible study, or a look at a piece of religious art or poetry.
There will be tea/coffee on arrival and a simple supper of soup and sandwiches.
Each quiet time will begin at 4pm and finish at 8pm.
Sunday 6th June 2010 (Corpus Christi)
Sunday 5th September 2010
Sunday 10th October 2010 - Paulinus (Prog. may vary)
Sunday 21st November 2010
Advance booking is essential.
Cost: £10.00
Please contact reception for further details.
