These two days are an opportunity to enjoy simple pleasures, peace, calm and nourishment before the busyness of Christmas. Between times of relaxation and fellowship, we will look at the December night sky with astronomer Martin Lunn, and hear about an astronomer’s interpretation of the Star of Bethlehem. All will be invited to spend an […]
Please join us for a Study Day with Joyce Simpson at Parcevall Hall to explore themes of renewal, spiritual friendship and mission in the life journeys of John Newton, William Cowper, and William Wilberforce. A central focus will be the Olney Hymns (1779), the fruit of collaboration between Newton and Cowper. These hymns, including ‘God […]
Following the pattern of this popular event last year, these two days are an opportunity to enjoy simple pleasures, peace, calm and nourishment before the busyness of Christmas. Between times of relaxation and fellowship, we will look at the December night sky with astronomer Martin Lunn. All will be invited to spend an afternoon in […]
Leader: Canon Adrian Botwright Handling positively those times of doubt and uncertainty… Our Open Quiet Days this year offer the opportunity to think deeply about challenging questions and dilemmas faced by all people of faith, but perhaps seldom spoken about. No booking is required, but please bring your own lunch. Freewill offering […]
Leader: Revd Canon Stephen Treasure An opportunity to take time away from the parish to read, reflect, walk, chat, rest and sleep. You are invited to bring along books of your own choice of a theological or spiritual nature. All who are present share with the group which books they have chosen and why. This often leads to conversations […]
This year there is the option to spend a day, stay overnight, or join the whole period of our Lent Retreat. The price for each option is at the bottom of this page. DAY 1 – 5 MARCH Leader: Revd Darryl Hall, Area Dean of Ripon Deanery Theme: Witnesses to the crucifixion of Christ Session […]
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: 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 rounds are sensitively taught using call and response. Keely Hodgson is a composer and natural voice practitioner. She has worked as a music specialist in primary and special […]
Tutor: 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 to swap between them. You should have the ability to hold your own part in a group as well as good sight-reading skills. Expect a wide variety of interesting music and […]
Tutor: Hugh Parry A weekend sampling poetry by Welsh writers from medieval to modern times. Dafydd ap Gwilym (in translation) to Gillian Clarke, with a doctor or two, a clergyman or two (yes, a Thomas or two, of course!). There may even be a Jones or two. Come and meet the ‘Celtic fringe’ – they are not all […]