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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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

Our online calendar has been updated with dozens of new retreats for 2026! Where will you go? promotingretreats.org #retreat #prayer #silence

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

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

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

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 £30 a year and help us continue our valuable work. Find out more on promotingretreats.org/membership #retreat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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