EVENTS
The Kentigern School: The Way of Contemplation
The School offers a rich and inclusive exploration of contemplation…what it is and how to engage with it to enrich our lives and nourish a deeper relationship with the Divine.
The course is very experiential - intended for those who are comfortable with spiritual inquiry and ready to go deeper. It draws from the teachings in the Heartfullness approach; encouraging the contemplative Way as part of everyday life.
The rich traditions of Christian mysticism lie at the core of the teachings, while being open and inclusive; we find places where we meet across beliefs rather than separate. The School is open to all and is a welcoming place for spiritual ‘residents’ or ‘nomads’, regardless of background. Afterwards, participants can stay connected in an emerging community of fellow contemplatives. The course is currently organised as a mixture of residential and on-line sessions over a period of six months once a year. If the contemplative Way calls to you, then please get in touch (stephen@kentigern.org.uk) for more information or see www.kentigern.org.uk
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CARING FOR THE CARE STAFF and VOLUNTEERS OF CUMBRIA
Wellbeing retreats and time out days – free to Cumbrian care staff. A collaborative project between the Sacred Space Foundation and the Diocese of Carlisle, an initiative of our former Bishop James and Rev. Prof. Stephen Wright of the Sacred Space Foundation and Honorary Fellow of the University of Cumbria. During 2020-22 Our successful project provided peaceful rest and restorative retreats at the Diocesan Centre of Rydal Hall. Building on this, we have continued our long standing support for carers – something the Foundation began almost 40 years ago.
Focussing on the needs of care staff and volunteers from many different backgrounds (health, social, teaching, care home, police, ambulance….), we provided time out days and short stays at Rydal Hall for some 80 Cumbrian carers. Thanks to the generosity of the people of Cumbria we are able to offer more quiet days over the next few years – sometimes a three-night residential retreats for small groups, and opportunities to rest and relax on a single time-out days.
Both include time (all optional) for quietness and reflection, guided walks and teachings in meditation and relaxation – all in the beautiful and hospitable setting of Rydal Hall. Good food. Fresh air. And a chance to be taken care of for a change, rather than doing the caring.
We post regular updates on our website and in our newsletter. For more information, on current availability please contact admin@sacredspace.org.uk
Other Events & Retreats
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Currently our emphasis on the personal retreat opportunities at our Cumbrian sites. This keeps us busy enough. We have a long history of holding retreats, participating in conferences and other educational events. To obtain recent information it would be best to sign up to our newsletter.
