Retreat CentresWithin easy access of Camden there are a number of Retreat Centres and Centres for Spirituality offering talks, workshops and the opportunity to reflect and be still.
Several of these centres have roots in a particular denomination but are currently run ecumenically with speakers, workshop leaders, spiritual directors and prayer guides, drawn from varied Christian traditions and their doors are open to all.
Benedictine Centre for Spirituality 20 Bramley Road N14 4HE
Programme includes Wednesday evening talks & Saturday workshops.
T: 020 8449 2499, E: retreats@bcsuk.wanadoo.co.uk,
Christian Meditation Retreat Centre (in the grounds of the Benedictine Monastery): based on the teaching of John Main, programme includes introductory day retreats, days of reflection & meditation and themed weekend retreats.
Details from 6b Priory Close, N14 4AS, T: 020 8449 1319,
Guy Chester Centre: Programme includes quiet days and weekend retreats.
Details from Programme Office, Chester House, Pages Lane, Muswell Hill, N10 1PR.
T: 020 8883 7850 E: admin@chestercentre.org.uk
London Centre for Spirituality St Edmund the King, Lombard St EC3V 9EA Programme includes workshops, guided prayer and training in spiritual direction.
There are also Julian Groups for silent meditation, Sanctuary Days when the centre is kept silent, Broadening Vision - a monthly supper club exploring aspects of spirituality and the arts. They can help people wishing to find a spiritual director and there is a bookshop open 10 - 6 weekdays (+ mail order).
T: 020 7621 1391, E: info@spiritualitycentre.org, W: www.spiritualitycentre.org Bookshop T: 020 7626 5031, E: bookshop@spiritualitycentre.org
London Mennonite Centre 14 Shepherds Hill, Highgate, N6 5AQ Programme includes series of seminars called Cross-Currents.
T: 0845 4500 214 or 020 8340 8775, E: crosscurrents@menno.org.uk,
St Peter's Bourne 40 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone
Programme includes monthly Drop in Days.
Details T: 020 8445 5535; E: warden1@tiscali.co.uk;
Westminster Cathedral Centre for Spirituality
Programme includes meetings of a Christian Meditation Group Mondays 6.30pm and
First Wednesdays quiet afternoons 12noon-5pm.
Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue or Hinsley Rooms Morpeth Terrace SW1.
Details T: 020 7798 9048, E: dwaynebednar@rcdow.org.uk,
See also Retreats Association www.retreats.org.uk
Phone 020 7357 7736 or email info@retreats.org.uk
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