Parish and Group Retreats
In addition to the retreats listed below, the Minsteracres Team offers retreats for parishes and/or parish clusters, as well as other groups such as SVP, Legion of Mary, Permanent Deacons etc. The programme consists of talks, liturgy,
time for personal meditation, discussion, sharing and relaxation. For more information, please email the Retreat Administrator at info@minsteracres.org, telephone 01434 673 248 (office hours), or write to Jo:
The Retreat Administrator, Minsteracres Retreat Centre, Minsteracres, Nr Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 9RT.
Residential Retreats in 2010
Individually Guided Retreat David Williams CP & Sr Anne McCarthy RSCJ
This retreat is held in an atmosphere of silence. There is daily personal meeting with your retreat guide to reflect on each day and to help you to see where and how God is working in your life.
Sunday 5 (6pm) - Friday 10 September (2pm) 2010 £290
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Tumble Trust Relaxation Retreat David Mahon
This weekend explores contemplative prayer as a road to God that takes us much deeper than reason. This will be done in the tradition of Tumble Trust events that 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 24 (7pm) - Sunday 26 September (2pm) 2010 £93
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Young People's Beginning Experience YPBE Team
This weekend is for young people (over 11 years) who have lost a parent through death, separation or divorce. It is led by the young team members and adults that are there in a supporting role. Everyone on the weekend has experienced the pain of loss themselves. Contact and Bookings: Liz Jeynes 0191 4220742.
Friday 24 (7pm) - Sunday 26 September (4pm) 2010
Who cares for the carers? MinsteracresTeam .
A time of peace and relaxation for those currently caring for a loved one. We warmly invite carers to have some time to themselves to find inner peace and strength.
Tuesday 5 (3pm) - Thursday 7 October (2pm) 2010 £83
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Beginners Retreat MinsteracresTeam .
This weekend offers a gentle introduction to an Individually Guided Retreat. The retreat is in silence and the programme is flexible according to the needs and wishes of the individual retreatant. There is a daily personal meeting with the retreat guide to reflect on each day and to help the person see where and how God is working in his/her life.
Friday 22 (7pm) - Sunday 24 October (2pm) 2010 £93
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Spirituality in the Workplace Martin Bell & MinsteracresTeam .
This retreat offers an opportunity to begin reflection on the relationship between spirituality and the workplace. The aim is to nurture spiritual awareness in the workplace by highlighting issues that are relevant to the work environment. All people interested in examining the connection between spirituality and the workplace are welcome, irrespective of the role the person has, or whether the work is paid or unpaid.
Martin Bell has held various managerial posts and is a qualified career coach. His career has spanned the private, public and charity/voluntary sectors.
Friday 22 (7pm) - Sunday 24 October(2pm) 2010 £93
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Families and Friends of substance misusers Minsteracres Team
A break for people who are living under the stress and strains of someone else’s substance misuse. We offer peace, space, relaxation and the opportunity to discover our inner peace and strength.
Friday 29 (3pm) - Sunday 31 October (2pm) 2010 £83
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Dancing for Peace and Peace for the Dancers Janette Blakemore & Minsteracres Team
Meditation, prayer and intercession can be expressed and developed through Circle Dance. During this weekend we will focus on Peace: dancing for world peace and finding peace through dancing. The dance steps are simple and easy to learn and will be accompanied by stories and prayers about peace from different cultures and religions. Please bring warm clothes and flat footware. Weather permitting we will do a dance session outdoors.
Friday 12 (7pm) - Sunday 14 November (2pm) 2010 £93
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Beginning Experience BE Team
This weekend is for people who find themselves single again through divorce, separation or the death of a loved one. The BE team have all experienced this themselves and will be able to help you work through your grief and pain. The weekend offers space to heal and begin again. Contact and Bookings: Rosemary Naylor 01207 563672.Friday 12 (7pm) - Sunday 14 November (4pm) 2010 £93
Prepare for the coming of the Lord Michael Herm CP & Minsteracres Team
Advent is a time of longing, waiting and expectation. This retreat offers an opportunity to step back and prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas. We will reflect on the Advent readings using music, dance and meditation. Michael Herm is a Passionist priest and psychotherapist who likes sacred dance.
Friday 26 (7pm) - Sunday 28 November (2pm) 2010 £83
To book for this Retreat please print, complete and return the form available HERE.
Heralding the Gospel - Advent Renewal Retreat Pat Kennedy & Sean Conaty
“ The Spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for he has anointed me. He has sent me to bring the Good News to the poor.” Lk 4;18 c/rf Isaiah 61;1
Jesus saw his mission as reaching out to the needy; those whose need it was to meet the Father through Him. This weekend is about finding the poor and needy within ourselves, meeting the Father there, and listening for what comes next. Contact and bookings: Pat Kennedy 0191 2841690; pat@limexhex.freeserve.co.uk
Friday 3 (7pm) - Sunday 5 December (2pm) 2010 £93
The suggested offerings will help to cover our costs. If you are unable to pay the full amount, please contact the Retreat Administrator for details of concessions.