Retreat Days
These days are offered to take time aside to explore a particular theme or season. They are deeply rooted in the Christian tradition and each day will explore some Bible teaching, wisdom from the Christian tradition as well as providing space for an activity, questions, discussion and reflection on new ideas, habits or practices.
Each day includes lunch and is £55 per person. Subsidised places are available, please email us for more information,
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Feeding the 5000: Food, Climate and God's Generosity (Retreat Day)
Friday 24th July
Examining one of the few stories to appear in all four Gospels, we will reflect on Jesus’ Feeding of 5000, exploring ways it might inform our own approach to food. Acknowledging the environmental impact of our diets we will consider what it might mean to receive God’s generosity whilst also enabling others across the world to experience the same.
Each retreat day runs from 10am - 3pm at St Chad’s Church Hall, Gifford’s Croft, Lichfield, WS13 7HD. There is parking available at the Hall. If you are coming by public transport it is a 20 minute walk from Lichfield City Station. Lunch and refreshments throughout the day are included.
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Even The Stones will Shout Aloud
Friday 25th September
When Jesus is asked to silence his disciples, he replies: even if they keep quiet, the stones will shout aloud.” (Luke 19:40). During the day we will connect with the truths the earth speaks to us and explore what this might mean for environmental concern, creation care, and our capacity to join with nature in speaking the truth. £55
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Those who have gone before
Saturday 24th October
We are people of loss; the experience of bereavement is universal. At the start of the season of remembrance we reflect on the Christian tradition of the life everlasting and explore some of the resources it offers us. Tradition has it that the veil between the living and the dead is thinner in this season. £55
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Practising Peace
Friday 20th November
In a world that doesn’t readily speak of peace we reflect on what peace might mean for us and for others. In preparation for Advent we will explore some small ways of enacting peace as we prepare for the coming of the Prince of Peace. £55
Retreat Days in partnership with Shallowford House
These retreat days take place at Shallowford House Christian Retreat Centre, Stone, ST15 0NZ. Booking is by contacting them at info@shallowfordhouse.org or 01785 760233. The retreat days run from 10am - 3.30pm with lunch included and participants are able to use the grounds and space at Shallowford House until 4.30pm. £35 per person.
He’s got the Whole World in His Hands
Friday 18th September
In the season of creation tide this retreat day is offered to those who look to the Christian faith for a response to the challenges of the environment. The climate crisis can be overwhelming and scary, but throughout the day we will explore some of the resources from our tradition which help us to reconnect with creation as gift, our role as stewards of the earth, and God’s care for all that God has made. Focusing on God the Creator will be our starting point for thinking about ways to live lightly and faithfully on the earth.
In a manger meanly; preparing for a Gentle Christmas
Monday 23rd November
Revisiting the story of Jesus’ birth. this retreat day invites participants to prepare for a simple Christmas which is gentle on the planet and ourselves. Looking at alternative ways to symbolise and celebrate the world changing significance of God becoming flesh, we will consider letting go of some of the trappings of Christmas which are costly to creation, pockets, and even goodwill to refocus on the great gift of Good News.