In algae blooms and imposing hills, In gnarly twigs bearing singular green buds, In the looming pines and cool soil depths, In seams of bright light in a tapestry of […]
This last weekend it was the Exploring the Enneagram Retreat which runs as part of our Wellbeing Stream of retreats. The leader, Cathy Brown, has been a regular facilitator in […]
This rustic relief of Moses hiding his face before the burning bush is all about our rightful demeanour in this season of Lent. It’s typical of Nigerian carved door panels […]
Parcevall Hall is pleased to announce a new programme of Art and Contemplation exhibitions for 2026, created in partnership with Craven Arts. Studies suggest that in a gallery setting, people […]
Simeon and Anna had waited a long time for this moment, and the excitement expressed in this painting by the contemporary Dutch artist, Jan von ‘t Hoff, is infectious. His […]
The Adoration of the Magi Peter Paul Rubens 1633 This huge painting was originally made as an altar piece for the chapel of the Convent of the White Nuns in […]
My choice for our Christmas image in the Poustinia is an everyday African scene. A woman ‘backing’ her baby and her partner carrying a heavy load on his head. It […]
I’ve chosen a bright and colourful image entitled ‘Hope’ for our Advent season in the Poustinia. Expectant hope is the key focus of this much overlooked season in the church’s […]
Article by David Hawkins This icon ‘Christ and Abbot Mena’ is one of the oldest of the Coptic church and was painted in the sixth century in the monastery of […]
The labyrinth is rich in symbolism and meaning. It is an archetypal pattern that has been used for celebration, rituals and self discovery for thousands of years in many different […]