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The cost for the day is £40. Drinks and light refreshments are provided: please bring a packed lunch.

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Monday, May 20

The God in Whom we Live and Move and have our Being by Rev'd Andrew de Smet

A reflective day where together we will explore the different ways we and those we accompany can experience the presence of God.

By SpiDir Network in Ox., Bucks., and Berks.

Date and time

Monday, May 20 · 10:30am - 4:30pm GMT+1

Location

St. Katharine's Retreat House, Parmoor

Parmoor Lane Frieth RG9 6NN United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

Session 1 Where is God?: Presence

Exploring the different ways we and those we accompany can experience and connect with the presence of God and Christ.

Session 2 Where is God: Creation

Looking at creation spirituality, both how we encounter God in creation and our responsibility to creation.

Session 3 Where is God: Absence

Reflecting on the experiences of absence of God both for us and those we accompany, suffering, illness, spiritual boredom and darkness, doubt.

About this event

6 hours

This event is open to Spiritual Directors, Directees and those who, more informally, support others as prayer accompaniers. Tickets are £40. There are three sessions outlined in the Agenda below.

As well as the talks the day will include plenty of quiet times for personal refection and prayer, suggestions for reflection and poetry will be offered will. There will be an optional opportunity for a plenary discussion.

Andrew de Smet is an Anglican Priest, counsellor/psychotherapist, spiritual director and mediator. In April he retires from his role as York Diocesan Pastoral Care Adviser. Previously he has worked in parishes and run a retreat centre. Andrew enjoys painting, the natural world and writing icons.

Bookings can be made from 12th March 2024 and numbers are limited. Please bring a packed lunch coffee is available from 10am.

Organized by

SpiDir Network in Ox., Bucks., and Berks.