SAT
27
A virtual day reflecting on the story of the Samaritan Woman at the Well with the Retreat Association Icon.
Exploring the message of hope and inspiration in this powerful gospel story.
While we are unable to welcome everyone in person during this time we are delighted to be able to welcome you virtually to spend a day online at this extraordinary urban oasis of the Royal Foundation of St Katharine. The sessions will be led by Alison who will open up the depth of meaning revealed in the beautiful Samaritan Woman at the Well, Retreat Association icon. Join us for this day online and enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
MON
08
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
SUN
07
We are delighted to be able to offer a chance to stay over on the Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on the Monday. This would enable you to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat.
StaySunday enables you to extend your Open Reflective Day by arriving after lunch on Sunday and staying in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Please note that on the Sunday there will be no Chapel services but you are welcome to use our Chapel, gardens, lounge and library for your personal reflections. While no is food included in the cost for the Sunday, you are most welcome to preorder one of our St Katharines platters , or visit our Yurt cafe.
Stay Sunday includes :- B&B on Sunday night in addition to the Open Reflective Day on Monday.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
12
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
SAT
17
In a time when the environment and the climate are in crisis, and those in power prefer to build walls rather than relationships, we need the witness of Francis of Assisi. Through input and a variety of prayer and reflection exercises we will explore how to walk humbly with God, the created world and one another.
WED
21
Join us for our monthly St Katharine’s Supper Club at London’s extraordinary urban oasis. A chance to unwind and step back from the busyness of modern life, and share a wholesome meal with good wine and conversation.
The evening starts in the Chapel with an introductory “thought for the evening” by the Master of the Royal Foundation or a guest speaker, to help spark the conversations.
FRI
07
You might have heard me on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day, on the Today programme. It’s a good indicator of what I try to do: help people of all faiths and none to see the world from a creative and engaging spiritual perspective. In 2 mins 45.
SUN
09
We are delighted to be able to offer a chance to stay over on the Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on the Monday. This would enable you to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat.
StaySunday enables you to extend your Open Reflective Day by arriving after lunch on Sunday and staying in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Please note that on the Sunday there will be no Chapel services but you are welcome to use our Chapel, gardens, lounge and library for your personal reflections. While no is food included in the cost for the Sunday, you are most welcome to preorder one of our St Katharines platters , or visit our Yurt cafe.
Stay Sunday includes :- B&B on Sunday night in addition to the Open Reflective Day on Monday.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
10
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
MON
17
John is a preacher, hymnwriter, composer, lecturer and broadcaster.
John is a Resource Worker with The Iona Community, who lectures, preaches and conducts seminars across the denominations around the world. He is a hymn writer, author and occasional broadcaster, but retains a primary passion for congregational song. John is based in Glasgow and works with his colleagues in the areas of music, worship and spirituality. He is a founding member of the Wild Goose group.
WED
19
Join us for our monthly St Katharine’s Supper Club at London’s extraordinary urban oasis. A chance to unwind and step back from the busyness of modern life, and share a wholesome meal with good wine and conversation.
The evening starts in the Chapel with an introductory “thought for the evening” by the Master of the Royal Foundation or a guest speaker, to help spark the conversations.
SUN
30
Poet and theologian, Pádraig’s work centres around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. Pádraig is a skilled speaker, teacher and group worker. His work has won acclaim in circles of poetry, politics, religion, psychotherapy and conflict analysis. His work has been featured widely on BBC, RTÉ, and other national broadcasters in the USA and Australia. With his partner Paul, he began the Tenx9 storytelling event and he presents Poetry Unbound from the On Being Studios. Betwenn 2014-2019, he led the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation organisation. Pádraig lives in Ireland.
SAT
12
Come to spend a day at this urban oasis of the Royal Foundation of St Katharine.
The day will include space for individual reflections and prayer.
The cost of £40 includes coffee and pastries on arrival, a retreat lunch and afternoon pot of tea and cake.
SUN
13
We are delighted to be able to offer a chance to stay over on the Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on the Monday. This would enable you to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat.
StaySunday enables you to extend your Open Reflective Day by arriving after lunch on Sunday and staying in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Please note that on the Sunday there will be no Chapel services but you are welcome to use our Chapel, gardens, lounge and library for your personal reflections. While no is food included in the cost for the Sunday, you are most welcome to preorder one of our St Katharines platters , or visit our Yurt cafe.
Stay Sunday includes :- B&B on Sunday night in addition to the Open Reflective Day on Monday.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
14
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
WED
16
Join us for our monthly St Katharine’s Supper Club at London’s extraordinary urban oasis. A chance to unwind and step back from the busyness of modern life, and share a wholesome meal with good wine and conversation.
The evening starts in the Chapel with an introductory “thought for the evening” by the Master of the Royal Foundation or a guest speaker, to help spark the conversations.
SUN
11
We are delighted to be able to offer a chance to stay over on the Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on the Monday. This would enable you to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat.
StaySunday enables you to extend your Open Reflective Day by arriving after lunch on Sunday and staying in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Please note that on the Sunday there will be no Chapel services but you are welcome to use our Chapel, gardens, lounge and library for your personal reflections. While no is food included in the cost for the Sunday, you are most welcome to preorder one of our St Katharines platters , or visit our Yurt cafe.
Stay Sunday includes :- B&B on Sunday night in addition to the Open Reflective Day on Monday.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
12
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
WED
21
Join us for our monthly St Katharine’s Supper Club at London’s extraordinary urban oasis. A chance to unwind and step back from the busyness of modern life, and share a wholesome meal with good wine and conversation.
The evening starts in the Chapel with an introductory “thought for the evening” by the Master of the Royal Foundation or a guest speaker, to help spark the conversations.
FRI
30
Shaun is a minister and counsellor, researching mindfulness, and looking to explore mindful church/ community. He is part of the New Wine leader’s network, and Mind & Soul Foundation network. He has been a faith guest on Clare Balding’s Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2, & presented a spiritual reflection for BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service. The author of ‘A Book of Sparks – a study in Christian MindFullness’, his latest books include ‘Putting On The Wakeful One: Attuning to the Spirit of Jesus through Watchfulness.
SUN
08
We are delighted to be able to offer a chance to stay over on the Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on the Monday. This would enable you to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat.
StaySunday enables you to extend your Open Reflective Day by arriving after lunch on Sunday and staying in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Please note that on the Sunday there will be no Chapel services but you are welcome to use our Chapel, gardens, lounge and library for your personal reflections. While no is food included in the cost for the Sunday, you are most welcome to preorder one of our St Katharines platters , or visit our Yurt cafe.
Stay Sunday includes :- B&B on Sunday night in addition to the Open Reflective Day on Monday.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
09
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
SAT
04
Come for the day or book to extend this by having staying overnight in one of our lovely new Chapelside bedrooms the night before.
Kate Monkhouse has over 20 years’ experience working with faith-based and community organisations in civic engagement and social inclusion. She is currently the Executive Coordinator for Creators of Peace global women’s programme. Kate roots her training in conflict transformation within her own practice of Ignatian spirituality. She is an RSA Fellow, helps run Two23 and is a trustee at City Gateway.
The day will include space for individual reflections and prayer. The cost of £25 includes coffee and pastries on arrival, a retreat lunch and afternoon pot of tea and cake.
SUN
12
We are delighted to be able to offer a chance to stay over on the Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on the Monday. This would enable you to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat.
StaySunday enables you to extend your Open Reflective Day by arriving after lunch on Sunday and staying in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Please note that on the Sunday there will be no Chapel services but you are welcome to use our Chapel, gardens, lounge and library for your personal reflections. While no is food included in the cost for the Sunday, you are most welcome to preorder one of our St Katharines platters , or visit our Yurt cafe.
Stay Sunday includes :- B&B on Sunday night in addition to the Open Reflective Day on Monday.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
13
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
FRI
24
Richard, is Associate Vicar for Mission at St Martin’s in the Fields. For many years he was a member of the Melanesian Brotherhood in the Solomon Islands, where silence was a daily part of the spiritual life of the community. At St Martin’s he coordinates the International Group working with those with no recourse to public funds and works closely with The Connection, London’s busiest homelessness charity, and is the founder and leader of the Nazareth Community, which aims to build a practice of silence and service into daily life. His book, The City is My Monastery, offers spiritual wisdom for daily life rooted in the Nazareth Community’s seven guiding principles: Silence, Service, Scripture, Sacrament, Sharing, Sabbath Time and Staying.
SUN
10
We are delighted to be able to offer a chance to stay over on the Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on the Monday. This would enable you to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat.
StaySunday enables you to extend your Open Reflective Day by arriving after lunch on Sunday and staying in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Please note that on the Sunday there will be no Chapel services but you are welcome to use our Chapel, gardens, lounge and library for your personal reflections. While no is food included in the cost for the Sunday, you are most welcome to preorder one of our St Katharines platters , or visit our Yurt cafe.
Stay Sunday includes :- B&B on Sunday night in addition to the Open Reflective Day on Monday.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
11
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
SAT
16
A Quiet Day with Roger Bretherton - An Introduction to Strengthening Prayer: Four Movements for Spiritual Health.
Come to spend a day at this urban oasis of the Royal Foundation of St Katharine with Beki and explore what is Spiritual Direction. The day will include space for individual refelections and prayer.
The cost of £35 includes coffee and pastries on arrival, a retreat lunch and afternoon pot of tea and cake.
FRI
29
Grace is a Spiritual Director and Retreat Facilitator, Grace has been developing global leaders for 20+ years including those across church denominations. Choosing to follow Jesus as a teenager she has held roles in Baptist and United Reformed Churches. Today, she is drawn to Contemplation in Action and the Monastic tradition. A British Ghanaian from London, she is married with a son. In her downtime Grace enjoys arts, culture and music. Fiona Koefoed-Jespersen A Spiritual Director and Pilgrim Guide, Fiona has a background in NGO communications and leadership, she is passionate about creating connections – with God, with one another and with ourselves.
SUN
07
We are delighted to be able to offer a chance to stay over on the Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on the Monday. This would enable you to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat.
StaySunday enables you to extend your Open Reflective Day by arriving after lunch on Sunday and staying in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Please note that on the Sunday there will be no Chapel services but you are welcome to use our Chapel, gardens, lounge and library for your personal reflections. While no is food included in the cost for the Sunday, you are most welcome to preorder one of our St Katharines platters , or visit our Yurt cafe.
Stay Sunday includes :- B&B on Sunday night in addition to the Open Reflective Day on Monday.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
08
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
THU
02
Sophie has artwork in public and private collections across the UK and abroad. Her current projects focus on stained glass, collaborations with musicians and poets and numerous ecclesiastical commissions.
She leads creative workshops with a particular emphasis on unlocking personal creativity. Sophie is a trustee of Art and Christianity, a visiting scholar at Sarum College and is Arts and Exhibition consultant at Winchester Cathedral.
SUN
12
We are delighted to be able to offer a chance to stay over on the Sunday through to the Open Reflective Day on the Monday. This would enable you to enjoy a full 24 hours residential retreat.
StaySunday enables you to extend your Open Reflective Day by arriving after lunch on Sunday and staying in one of our lovely new Chapelside en suite single bedrooms B&B.
Please note that on the Sunday there will be no Chapel services but you are welcome to use our Chapel, gardens, lounge and library for your personal reflections. While no is food included in the cost for the Sunday, you are most welcome to preorder one of our St Katharines platters , or visit our Yurt cafe.
Stay Sunday includes :- B&B on Sunday night in addition to the Open Reflective Day on Monday.
Kindly note that places are limited so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
MON
13
We are delighted to continue opening our doors in 2021 so individuals can access our urban oasis for an individual quiet day.
Most people choose to begin their day by joining the welcome meditation at 10.30am
We do not intend to have these as led events but rather as opportunities for people to have some space and quiet in their lives.
During the day you are welcome to join our optional services held in our Chapel. Depending on availability we often can offer an opportunity to book a slot to meet with a trained listener, during your day. Kindly note these slots can only be booked on arrival.
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The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
2 Butcher Row, London E14 8DS