News & Events

Programme 2012

January 6 - 8
Uncharted Waters A chance to explore spirituality outside church boundaries. Facilitated by Revd Roy Searle, Northumbria Community

January 14 - 22
Individually Guided Retreat Revd John Hall Matthews, Coral Spencer, Sr Janet Elizabeth OHP

February 13 - 17
Spring Cleaning ‘Come and enjoy St Oswalds, and help us spring clean our cupboards at the same time’

March 9 - 11
Lent Retreat Take time out to reflect during Lent with priest and poet, Revd Robert Shooter.

April 31 - May 8
Holy Week
Join with us as we keep Holy Week with the Bishop of Knaresborough, Rt Revd James Bell

May 28 - June 1
Walking Retreat 1 Come and share space for reflection and enjoy the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside on our walks through heather moorland and stunning coastal scenery. Sr Janet Elizabeth OHP and friends

June 18 - 22
Creative week A time of prayer and quiet in which to discover your creativity in art, clay and creative writing. OHP and creative friends

June 22-24
Sexuality and Spirituality An exploration into gender, sexuality and spirituality for those who want to explore these issues within the context of a Christian community. Revd Dr Christina Beardsley, Jeremy Timm and Lesley Ashton

June 30 - July 7
Individually Guided Retreat Sr Janet Elizabeth OHP, Revd Philip Allin

July 9 - August 3
HOUSE CLOSED

August 4-11
Holiday Week

September 3 - 7
Walking Retreat 2 A second chance to enjoy the beautiful countryside around St Oswald’s as summer moves into autumn. Sr Janet Elizabeth OHP, Revd Clive Artley and friends

Octtober 8 - 12
Creative Week 2 Due to popular demand we have introduced a second creative week. Come and discover the joys of creative writing and other craft activities. OHP, Revd Robert Shooter and friends

October 26 - 28
“Hallowed Days, Halloween, All Saints and All Souls” A weekend to explore the linked feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Sr Heather Francis OHP

November 30 - December 2
Advent retreat Time to prepare for Advent and Christmas. Revd Peter Holmes

December 17th - January 4
HOUSE CLOSED

January 12-19 2013
Individually Guided Retreat. Janet Elizabeth OHP, Revd John Hall Matthews, Coral Spencer.