Association for Promoting Retreats
@promotingretreats.org
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Encouraging prayer and Christian spirituality, especially through retreats
There are still a few places left for the APR spring retreat - visit
promotingretreats.org
to find out more, or book your place…
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about 3 hours ago
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In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for all who seek refreshment at St Chad's House in Leek, and for its Trustees there as they look for a new Warden. Could this be you? Find out more on
leekareateam.org/churches/st-...
#prayer
#retreat
#newbeginning
about 14 hours ago
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Praying for all who have given their lives for our peace and safety, and for all who continue to work for this.
#prayer
#Remembrance
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So far this year, our Bursary Fund has helped 71 people to go on retreat. Would you like time to pray, but need help to finance your time away? We can help! Find out more on
promotingretreats.org/bursary
#prayer
#retreat
#bursary
3 days ago
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'The purpose of a retreat is to experience and explore a relationship with God... a temporary letting-go of daily busyness to enter into a deeper reality.' (APR archive 1960's). Our interactive map lists 70+ retreat houses across the UK and beyond. Where might you go?
promotingretreats.org/where
4 days ago
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Prepare for Christmas with an Advent retreat or quiet day. There are dozens (across the UK and online) listed in our calendar. Visit
promotingretreats.org
to find out more
#prayer
#retreat
4 days ago
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Prepare for Christmas with an Advent retreat or quiet day. There are dozens listed in our online calendar. Visit
promotingretreats.org
to find out more
#Advent
#retreat
#quietday
#Christmas
4 days ago
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It's not too late to book for an Advent retreat at The Greenhouse at Barnes Close from 24-27 November! Book your place now on
greenhouseatbarnesclose.org.uk
#retreat
#Advent
#prayer
5 days ago
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Join a pre-Advent day of reflection at the Franciscan Centre Ladywell on 25 Nov. All info and bookings on
franciscancentre.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
#retreat
#prayer
5 days ago
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The next online oasis retreat day will be on Tuesday 11 Nov. Book your place now, or find out more, by emailing
[email protected]
#retreat
#grief
6 days ago
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Want to do something useful and creative this Advent? Why not join a volunteer workparty at the
@sheldonretreat.bsky.social
from 28-30 Nov? All info and bookings on
www.sheldonretreat.com/visit/events...
#retreat
#volunteer
#community
7 days ago
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In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for the Franciscan Community at Hilfield Friary in Dorset, and for all who live, work or seek refreshment there. Why not spend Christmas with them this year?
www.hilfieldfriary.org.uk
#retreat
#prayeroftheweek
@monknunanglican.bsky.social
8 days ago
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God of glory, touch our lips with the fire of your Spirit, that we with all creation may rejoice to sing your praise. Find time to let your soul sing with a retreat or quiet day.
promotingretreats.org
#prayer
#retreat
8 days ago
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The purpose of a retreat is to attend to God, not in a strained artificial kind of way, but naturally, like breathing, taking what comes and letting out (in prayer) what is there in us (APR archive 1967). Where might you go?
promotingretreats.org
#retreat
#prayer
10 days ago
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Places are filling up fast for Whitchester Christian Centre's Advent retreat from 28-30 Nov. Book yours now on
www.whitchester.org.uk/retreats-and...
#retreat
#Advent
10 days ago
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Looking for some pre-Advent retreat time, but can't get out? Join our online retreat with APR Chair Cameron Butland from 14-15 Nov. Download more info from the
promotingretreats.org
online calendar
#retreat
11 days ago
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Reflect creatively on Julian of Norwich with an online retreat from 14-15 Nov. Tickets and more info available on
julianofnorwich.org
@juliansshowings.bsky.social
#retreat
#quietday
#julianofnorwich
11 days ago
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Are you a teacher in a C of E school? Do you need more than just half term to rest and be refreshed? The APR offers bursaries to help teachers to go on retreat. Find out more on
promotingretreats.org/bursary
#teaching
#retreat
#funding
12 days ago
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Did you know that the APR offers bursaries to help teachers in C of E schools to go on retreat? Could this benefit you? Find out more on
promotingretreats.org/bursary
or repost this for others to benefit!
#teacher
#retreat
#bursary
#halfterm
13 days ago
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Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to contribute to the ministry and hospitality of a retreat house? There are several opportunities across the UK listed on our website,
promotingretreats.org
#retreat
#newstart
14 days ago
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Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you (Psalm 116.7). Where might you find rest and restore your soul? Find a retreat on
promotingretreats.org
#prayer
#retreat
#rest
#spiritual
15 days ago
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'Going on retreat is more than just getting away from it all. It is getting away TO something: to, if you like, the heart of things, the reality behind all the rush of living' (APR archive 1966). Where will you go?
promotingretreats.org
#prayer
#retreat
#stillness
17 days ago
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Book soon to join The School of Contemplative Life's Advent quiet day in London on 13 Dec; these events fill up fast! All info on
schoolofcontemplativelife.com/events-and-r...
#retreat
#Advent
17 days ago
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We pray today for the APR Trustees as they gather for their AGM at Saint Columba's House and online, giving thanks for the year just passed, and praying for God's blessing on their activities in the year ahead.
#prayer
#blessings
19 days ago
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Some of the blessings of the APR autumn retreat with Bishop John Stroyan, taking place at Saint Columba's House in Woking this week.
#retreat
#blessings
19 days ago
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Celebrate St Lukestide and the gift of healing with The Living Well, Nonington at Canterbury Cathedral on 25 Oct, or join one of their weekly services for healing on Wednesdays at 10.30am
#retreat
#healing
#prayer
20 days ago
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Our online calendar has been updated with dozens of new retreats for 2026! Where will you go?
promotingretreats.org
#retreat
#prayer
#silence
20 days ago
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We pray this week for Bishop John Stroyan (APR President), and for all who are seeking refreshment at the APR autumn retreat at Saint Columba's House in Woking
#prayer
#retreat
21 days ago
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In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for the sisters of the Society of the Sacred Cross at Ty Mawr convent near Monmouth. Their next quiet day will be on 8 Nov. Find out more on
tymawrconvent.org/visit-us/cal...
#prayeroftheweek
#retreat
@monknunanglican.bsky.social
22 days ago
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In today's gospel reading, Jesus reminds us to pray without ceasing and not lose heart. Where might you make time to pray this autumn? There are lots of venues and retreat events listed on
promotingretreats.org
#prayer
#retreat
22 days ago
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The APR promotes the work of 80+ retreat houses across the UK and beyond, and helps fund dozens of retreats each year through its Bursary Fund. Join us for just ÂŁ30 a year and help us continue our valuable work. Find out more on
promotingretreats.org/membership
#retreat
24 days ago
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Get creative this Advent with a Quiet Day at Holy Rood House on 9 Dec! More info on
www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
#retreat
#creative
#poetry
24 days ago
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How might Franciscan spirituality help us understand the Nativity? Find out more with an online study day at Sarum College on 10 Dec.
www.sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/
#christmas
#spirituality
#nativity
25 days ago
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Look ahead to Advent, and book an Advent retreat at the Franciscan Centre Ladywell from 5-7 Dec. All info and bookings on
franciscancentre.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
#Advent
#retreat
26 days ago
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Silence holds open a space where people can journey deeper into their own relationship with God and creation... Discover this for yourself at The Bield at Blackruthven near Perth on 29th Oct. All info and booking on
www.bieldatblackruthven.org.uk/new-events-p...
#retreat
#silence
27 days ago
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Reflect on the Icon of the Visitation at Holland House this Advent from 12-14 Dec. Find out more on
hollandhouse.org/programme/
#retreat
#Advent
#prayer
27 days ago
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In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for all who live, work or seek refreshment at the Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House in Suffolk. Why not join their Prayer Shawl retreat on 22 Nov? All info on
www.quietwaters.org.uk
#prayer
#retreat
28 days ago
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In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for all who live, work or seek refreshment at the Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House in Suffolk. Why not join their Writing for Wellbeing workshop on 1 Nov? All info on
www.quietwaters.org.uk
#prayer
#retreat
29 days ago
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Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you... Visit
promotingretreats.org
to find your own place to 'rest in God' this autumn
#retreat
#peace
29 days ago
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Have you considered spending Christmas in Community? You are invited to join the Community of the Sisters of the Church at Gerrards Cross or the Franciscans at Hilfield Friary this year? Find out more on
promotingretreats.org
#Christmas
@monknunanglican.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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There are still a few places left for the Autumn Watch retreat at The Othona Community, West Dorset from 29 Oct to 2 Nov. Book yours now on
www.othonawestdorset.org.uk
#retreat
#birdwatching
about 1 month ago
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It's not too soon to book your Advent retreat - how about reflecting on the 'Church of Sanctuary' at Holy Rood House in Thirsk from 28-30 November? Find out on
www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
#retreat
#Advent
about 1 month ago
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'Retreats are not to be regarded as a spiritual luxury for the few, but as a normal means of grace for the many' (APR archive 1960's). Because of this, the APR can offer bursaries towards the cost of your retreat... find out more, or donate towards our work, on
promotingretreats.org/bursary
about 1 month ago
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St Katharine’s Retreat House - Parmoor
about 1 month ago
We look forward to our final retreat of 2025, led by Demelza and Helen. There are still spaces available for those who wish to book. Either email us at
[email protected]
or call on 01494 881037 to enquire further or request a booking form.
www.srpf.org.uk/event/even-i...
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Even in Darkness - a Pre Advent Retreat with Helen Evans & Demelza Henderson - St Katharine's Parmoor
As Advent approaches, you are invited to spend a peaceful weekend inspired by what poets, psalmists and New Testament authors have written on the powerful theme of darkness and light.The retreat...
https://www.srpf.org.uk/event/even-in-darkness-a-pre-advent-retreat-with-helen-evans-demelza-henderson/
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We're definitely into autumn now... and it's a great time to consider a weekend of encouragement, inspiration and warm fellowship before the end of the year. Here are three quite different opportunities at Abernethy Kilmalieu
about 1 month ago
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Retreats at The House of Prayer in Surrey fill up quickly - book now for their Advent retreat from 5-7 Dec. Find out more on
www.christian-retreat.org/our-programme
#prayer
#retreat
#Advent
about 1 month ago
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In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Sarah Horsman (Warden), and all who live, work or seek refreshment at the
@sheldonretreat.bsky.social
in Devon. Their R5 (Read, Retreat, Rest, Relax, Recuperate) retreats run throughout the year, including 2-7 and 23-28 Nov.
sheldonretreat.com
#prayer
about 1 month ago
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Making a retreat is the best way of 'stopping to think' about the greatest Reality in the world - God (APR archive 1960's). Where might you go?
promotingretreats.org
#retreat
#prayer
about 1 month ago
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On this feast of St Francis of Assisi, we pray for Franciscan communities around the world, and for those gathered for the Franciscan weekend at Hilfield Friary. Check out their programme for other retreats this autumn -
www.hilfieldfriary.org.uk/programme/
#retreat
@monknunanglican.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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Join a 24-hour online retreat led by APR Chair Cameron Butland from 14-15 Nov. Download the info from our online calendar on
promotingretreats.org
about 1 month ago
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