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