Leader: The Very Revd Simon Cowling Encounters with the Divine Scripture is full of descriptions of human encounters with the Divine. On this Quiet Day Simon will reflect on three

Tutor: Hugh Parry Music is obviously in debt to literature for the texts which it turns into song andopera. The debt is not one-way: poems, short stories, novels and song

Leader: The Right Reverend Lord Hope How can we sing the Lord’s song…? Reflections on the psalms at a time when hardly any of the psalms are any longer used

The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over lunch. Coffee and biscuits will be served from 10.30am.

Tutor: Hilary Oliver Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, this workshop is aimed at experienced adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able to swap between

Wharfedale’s varied landscape is on a reassuringly human scale; wild moorland, wooded vales and boulder-strewn hillsides above the peaty waters of the River Wharfe. We offer a choice each day

Witness: Lynn Parker A silent ‘listening’ retreat. Contemplative life is the expression of the desire to seek stillness amid the rush of life, to hear ‘the still small voice’ amid

Tutor: Keely Hodgson Combine singing in harmony with rest, nurture and inspiration. No previous singing experience, or the ability to read music, is required. A varied repertoire of songs and

Tutors: Ruth Burbidge & Terry Smurthwaite Ensemble playing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, this workshop is aimed at experienced adult players who ideally offer two instruments and are able

Leader: Canon Brenda Lofthouse Through his poetry and prose, we will explore St John’s understanding of the human/divine relationship on the soul’s pathway into God. Brenda is a Canon Emeritus

The Friends of Parcevall Hall meet for a time of worship and fellowship together over a traditional Christmas lunch. Coffee and biscuits will be served from 10.30am.

Leader:  Revd Henriette Howarth Prayer is not too difficult   On this Quiet day we will explore the gift of prayer. We will find inspiration in the Scriptures and Christian