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January 2011

JANUARY 2011

31 Dec-Jan 2          NEW BEGINNINGS  
Come bring in the New Year at the new Mother House.  Alone and together, through liturgy, reflection, and ritual, we will offer to God our new beginnings.

03—06 Mon—Thur   IN- HOUSE RETREAT

07—09   Fri—Sun            BE STILL AND KNOW
An opportunity to seek God through quiet personal reflection around the rhythm of the day, giving time and space for stillness with self and God.

10—14 Mon—Fri     SCHOOL: THE WAY OF THE DESERT
Come and explore the history and wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, their relevance for today, and the spirituality of desert places.  The Desert Monastic tradition was a great inspiration for the Celtic Church and remains foundational for the Northumbria Community today.

15  Sat          QUIET DAY

16 Sun         HOUSE IN QUIET
House team serving in wider community

17-20    Mon—Thur     SMALL BOAT, GREAT BIG SEA
For people trying to figure out a life of faith outside the denominational churches.  Exploring the yearnings for a common life that is simple, yet deep; the desire to be supported in the complex and difficult business of singing the Lord’s song in a strange land; and how, in the midst of this, to somehow stay connected to the rest of God’s family.

19  Weds.          QUIET DAY

21-23  Fri-Sun        COMMUNITY GROUP LEADERS                       
A weekend of teaching, sharing, listening to the stories of our Community Groups new and old. For actual and potential Community Group leaders or their representatives (maximum 2 per group)

24-27 Mon—Thur     SEEKING GOD AT THE CROSSROADS:
An Individually Guided Retreat                                     
‘This is what the LORD says, “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”’ ~Jeremiah 6:16   
A chance to reflect on life-transitions with someone who will listen with you to God’s work in the crossroads.

28-30  Fri—Sun      HOUSE IN QUIET