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Minsteracres is a retreat centre in beautiful Northumberland. We offer a wide variety of residential and day retreats including retreats for the major seasons of the Church year - Lent, Easter, Pentecost & Advent. More
MASS AND PRAYER
Parish Church: Sundays at 8.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. The Parish Church (St Elizabeth's) is located beside the Main House.
Chapel: Monday to Saturday at 8.30 a.m. Sundays: according to retreat programme.
Note: The resident Minsteracres Community recites Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer each day.
FORTHCOMING RETREATS AND EVENTS
The Holy Arts of Relaxation and Meditation David Mahon
The aim of this weekend, drawing on rich contemplative and monastic traditions, will be to relax, enlighten and sustain our spiritual growth. Tumble Trust events set out to twin that rare combination of fun and deep down spiritual renewal.
David Mahon is the founder of the Tumble Trust's innovative relaxation workshops.
Friday 25 - Sunday 27 April 2008 £88
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Renewal Retreat - 'Pentecost is for living' Chris Thomas
How do we respond to the Holy Spirit in our lives? What do we have to let go of to really hear the Spirit? This retreat will be a chance to explore the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives and see how we open ourselves to that Spirit who will invite us to live life to the full.
Fr Chris Thomas is Director of the Irenaeus project in the Archdiocese of Liverpool which was set up to give people space and time to reflect on their relationship with God.
Friday 9 - Sunday 11 May 2008 £88
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Who Cares for the Carers? Minsteracres Team and Lifespan
A midweek break for those who are currently caring for a loved one. Take time out for yourself, free from pressure. if you choose to, you can enjoy the company of others and benefit from a free complementary therapy such as Indian head massage.
Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 May 2008; Tuesday 23 - Sunday 25 September 2008 £78
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
A reTreat for Families and Friends of those affected by Addiction Minsteracres Team and Lifespan
Addiction affects people in different ways. If you have a family member or a friend who is affected by addiction, then you are very welcome to this weekend. There will be space and time for you to relax, or to share with others. You can also try one of our complementary therapies.
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July 2008; Friday 31 October - Sunday 2 November 2008 £78
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Individually Guided Retreat David Williams CP and Anne McCarthy RSCJ
This individually guided retreat will enable you to discover how God is drawing you. The retreat will be held in silence and you will be able to meet your director every day.
Fr Williams and Sr McCarthy are experienced retreat leaders and spiritual directors.
Sunday 31 August - Friday 5 September 2008 £275
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
For details of our 2008 Programme click on one of the links below:
Prayer Days, Quiet Days, and Walking Retreats click here Residential Retreats click here
Special events click here