Spring Retreat

17th March -  19th March 2023

Space is available on this event

Did you miss hugs during lockdown?

How do you feel about ‘touch’ now?

In this season of Lent

this retreat offers us an opportunity

to pause and, through scripture, stories and nature,

to find again the wonder of God’s touch in our lives.

Touch is so important in our lives and the one thing that was missed most during the pandemic.

In this retreat we will explore what touch means to us, through scripture, through Jesus’ use of touch and our own personal stories of God’s touch.

Do we dare to think of God touching us? If we imagine it, what do we imagine?

We will journey through the weekend with a new found wonder of God’s touch in our lives.

Where can I go from your spirit?

If I take the wings of the morning

And settle at the farthest limits of the sea,

Even there your hand shall lead me,

And your right hand shall hold me fast Psalm 91

Programme for the weekend, click on this link to view- Into your Hands

Brigid Main trained initially as a Speech & Language Therapist. She was ordained in 1999 and for 10 years was Associate Priest at the Retreat House at Pleshey, Essex where her husband was House Manager. She retired as Chaplain to the ancient chapel of St Peter-on-the Wall in Bradwell-on-Sea and now has time to lead retreats. In her spare time she enjoys singing, playing the recorder, knitting and much more! She loves being a spiritual companion and also using her skills to help people develop and care for their voice.

Arrivals: from 3pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm

Departures: 3pm Sunday

Costs: We have two rates for adults £96 (Basic Rate) or £120 (*Benefactor Rate), If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate this helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to support those who cannot afford to come. We may be able to offer concessionary rates (25% reduction) at the Manager's discretion. Please contact us to find out more.

*(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)