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SUMMARY:Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. \nOur purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace\, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. \nEach session includes a short talk\, a period of silent meditation practice (preceded by some basic guidelines for anyone who is new)\, and an opportunity for conversation afterwards. \nThe sessions are guided by Chris Whittington. Chris spent a period of formation at Prinknash Abbey Benedictine Monastery and is the Founder of The School of Contemplative Life. \nYou don’t need to bring anything – just yourself. Try to find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/online-meditation-with-the-school-of-contemplative-life/2026-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Online retreat/event
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SUMMARY:Online Oasis Day
DESCRIPTION:8 September – ‘Mary Mother of God\, Mother of the Poor?’\nled by Helen Stanton \nDay runs from 10.45am to 3 pm \nEmail janefranklinretreats@gmail.com for a Zoom link to this event.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/online-oasis-day-8/
CATEGORIES:Online retreat/event,Quiet Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Franklin":MAILTO:janefranklinretreats@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T120000
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SUMMARY:Buddhist-Christian retreat with the School of Contemplative Life
DESCRIPTION:Towards a Global Spirituality: Buddhist-Christian Wisdom for Inner Peace in a Troubled World\n\n\n\n\nThu 10 – Sun 13 Sept\, Being Peace Centre (Plum Village UK)\, Forest of Dean\n\n\n\n\nIn a world marked by fragmentation and uncertainty\, this retreat brings together two spiritual voices in friendship and depth. Guided by Plum Village teacher Sr. Annabel Laity (Sr. Chan Duc) and Christian teacher\, Chris Whittington\, participants are invited into a living dialogue between Buddhism and Christianity.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/buddhist-christian-retreat-with-the-school-of-contemplative-life/
LOCATION:Plum Village\, Abenhall Manor\, Church Farm\, Church Lane\, Abenhall\, Mitchelldean\, Gloucestershire\, GL17 0DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online retreat/event,Quiet Day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T083000
DTSTAMP:20240726T071923Z
CREATED:20240726T070809Z
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SUMMARY:Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. \nOur purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace\, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. \nEach session includes a short talk\, a period of silent meditation practice (preceded by some basic guidelines for anyone who is new)\, and an opportunity for conversation afterwards. \nThe sessions are guided by Chris Whittington. Chris spent a period of formation at Prinknash Abbey Benedictine Monastery and is the Founder of The School of Contemplative Life. \nYou don’t need to bring anything – just yourself. Try to find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/online-meditation-with-the-school-of-contemplative-life/2026-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Online retreat/event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T074100Z
CREATED:20260612T101540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T074100Z
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SUMMARY:Online Quiet Day with Christian Retreats
DESCRIPTION:(ONLINE) Exploring The Interior Castle: Teresa of Avila was a pioneer of the inner spiritual landscape. Her life and faith are a witness to Christian discipleship lived in utter maturity. The Interior Castle\, made up of 7 ‘dwelling places’ is a mind-blowing treasure chest of guidance\, hope and wisdom\, a well of insight. Praying to God as she began writing it\, a compelling symbol of the human soul emerged – a castle of crystal made up of many dwelling places\, with Christ at the centre. This day retreat is an opportunity to be introduced to The Interior Castle and if you already know it\, go deeper into it. Over the course of 1 day\, we’ll enjoy exploring various beautiful themes of the text in a reflective and prayerful way. All are very welcome. Saturday 12th September 2026\, 11am – 4pm\, (with lunch break 1-2pm). \nTo book\, see my website: www.christianretreats.live \n 
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/online-quiet-day-with-christian-retreats/
CATEGORIES:Online retreat/event,Quiet Day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T083000
DTSTAMP:20240726T071923Z
CREATED:20240726T070809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T071923Z
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SUMMARY:Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. \nOur purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace\, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. \nEach session includes a short talk\, a period of silent meditation practice (preceded by some basic guidelines for anyone who is new)\, and an opportunity for conversation afterwards. \nThe sessions are guided by Chris Whittington. Chris spent a period of formation at Prinknash Abbey Benedictine Monastery and is the Founder of The School of Contemplative Life. \nYou don’t need to bring anything – just yourself. Try to find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/online-meditation-with-the-school-of-contemplative-life/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Online retreat/event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073634Z
CREATED:20260729T073634Z
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SUMMARY:Franciscan Course at Sarum College
DESCRIPTION:The Courage to Care: Francis and Clare of Assisi for Today\n\nIn this course\, we will explore the lives and legacies of Francis and Clare of Assisi\, with an eye to understanding their spiritual maturation and how we can learn from them for wising living today. We will use the book\, The Courage to Care: Wisdom from Assisi to guide our learning. We will cover topics including spiritual discontent\, metanoia\, intentional community\, Clare’s contemplative method\, and living with generosity of spirit. Our 90-minute online sessions will include about 30 minutes of presentation\, with 30-40 minutes of conversation\, and a final summary with time for Q and A. Reflective prompts in The Courage to Care will guide your integration of course materials. No previous knowledge required. 
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/franciscan-course-at-sarum-college/
LOCATION:Sarum College\, 19 The Close\, Salisbury\, Wiltshire\, SP1 2EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Online retreat/event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarum College":MAILTO:info@sarum.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T073952Z
CREATED:20260612T101710Z
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SUMMARY:Quiet Day with Christian Retreats
DESCRIPTION:(IN SITU) WALKING WITH MARY\n 24-09-26 10:00 am –4:00 pm\n\n Hyning Hall Monastery\n£35\n\n\nWalking with Mary – led by Donna Worthington\n\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026\n10am – to 4pm\nMonastery of Our Lady of Hyning (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking with Mary… | Mary\, you stood your ground\, you walked single-minded along that sapphire-path. Barefoot\, you walked on\, steel-blue metal in your eyes. You. Bearer of God\, full of your own light…Thursday 24th Sept 2026 \n£35 with cooked lunch and refreshments provided. \nTo book\, please contact Sr Mary Bernard\, the Bookings Secretary\, at hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 01524 732684. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/quiet-day-with-christian-retreats/
LOCATION:Monastery of Our Lady of Hyning\, Warton\, Carnforth\, Lancashire\, LA5 9SE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Online retreat/event,Quiet Day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T083000
DTSTAMP:20240726T071923Z
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SUMMARY:Online meditation with the School of Contemplative Life
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in the Christian tradition is an ancient and simple way of prayer. \nOur purpose is to teach meditation as a simple path to peace\, community and oneness. Our vision is to help people establish peace in themselves and become places of peace in the world. \nEach session includes a short talk\, a period of silent meditation practice (preceded by some basic guidelines for anyone who is new)\, and an opportunity for conversation afterwards. \nThe sessions are guided by Chris Whittington. Chris spent a period of formation at Prinknash Abbey Benedictine Monastery and is the Founder of The School of Contemplative Life. \nYou don’t need to bring anything – just yourself. Try to find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/online-meditation-with-the-school-of-contemplative-life/2026-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Online retreat/event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260826T165533Z
CREATED:20260826T165533Z
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SUMMARY:Online Quiet morning with the School of Contemplative Life
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Die & Learning to Live: transforming our understanding of death and life\n\n\n\n\nSat 26th Sept\, 10am – 1pm\, online workshop\n\n\n\n\nExplore an early Christian understanding of death\, life and becoming human\, and how meditation can help free us from fear to embrace life more fully. \nAll ticket holders will have access to recordings of Chris’s talks afterwards\, as well as the opportunity to join an optional small-group discussion evening as a follow-up.
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/online-quiet-morning-with-the-school-of-contemplative-life/
CATEGORIES:Online retreat/event,Quiet Day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073652Z
CREATED:20260729T073652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T073652Z
UID:10005382-1790791200-1790800200@promotingretreats.org
SUMMARY:Franciscan Course at Sarum College
DESCRIPTION:The Courage to Care: Francis and Clare of Assisi for Today\n\nIn this course\, we will explore the lives and legacies of Francis and Clare of Assisi\, with an eye to understanding their spiritual maturation and how we can learn from them for wising living today. We will use the book\, The Courage to Care: Wisdom from Assisi to guide our learning. We will cover topics including spiritual discontent\, metanoia\, intentional community\, Clare’s contemplative method\, and living with generosity of spirit. Our 90-minute online sessions will include about 30 minutes of presentation\, with 30-40 minutes of conversation\, and a final summary with time for Q and A. Reflective prompts in The Courage to Care will guide your integration of course materials. No previous knowledge required. 
URL:https://promotingretreats.org/retreat/franciscan-course-at-sarum-college-2/
LOCATION:Sarum College\, 19 The Close\, Salisbury\, Wiltshire\, SP1 2EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Online retreat/event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarum College":MAILTO:info@sarum.ac.uk
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