AN ANGLICAN RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Retreats & Courses 2017/18 How to Visit

The Community of the Resurrection was founded in Oxford in 1892, coming to Mirfield, West Yorkshire in 1898. Our ministry has extended to South Africa and Zimbabwe as well as other parts of the world and throughout the UK.

THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION

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We live together as brothers in Christ, rooted in the Anglican tradition and formed in a Benedictine round of prayer, ministry and hospitality. Worship is at the heart of our life, centred on the Eucharist and daily offices. The tradition of Gregorian chant is part of our drawing on the wells of the Church’s continuity.

From its beginnings the Community has been involved in building up the Body of Christ through pastoral and educational works. Our ministry of spiritual guidance, teaching and support is complemented by all that is offered on our site.

Through the Mirfield Centre, thousands join us each year for retreats, pilgrimages, school and college projects, or simply to experience something of our life. We also host and work with a range of Christian educational institutions including the College of the Resurrection, St Hild College, the Mirfield Liturgical Institute and a Diocesan School of Ministry.

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There is a new interest today in religious communities, and this is shown in the increasing number of enquiries from young people about our life. The brethren of the Community are involved with discernment of vocations at every level, from lay and ordained ministry to religious community life. We seek to work with the Spirit of God to discern his will for us as we go into the future.

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RETREATSA retreat at Mirfield is a chance to settle into the monastic rhythm of prayer and worship, to step back from everyday life and to renew your relationship with God.

You may choose to take part in an Individually Guided Retreat, a Preached Retreat or a Themed Retreat, or you might like to try our 18 to 30’s Retreat or a Monastic Life Retreat.

Alternatively, you are welcome to stay at a time that suits you, joining the Community for prayer and meals. For more information, please visit our website or contact the Guest Brother.

Prices include full board and accommodation in the Community’s Retreat House. Concessions are available upon request. We have a limited number of en-suite rooms for a small supplement.

INDIVIDUALLY GUIDED RETREATS 1 – 8 OCT 201728 JAN – 4 FEB 201815 – 22 APR 201824 JUN – 1 JUL 20185 – 12 AUG 201830 SEP – 7 OCT 2018Led by the Mirfield IGR TeamIGR’s enable you to spend a week in personal prayer and reflection on scripture, sharing silence with the Community. The emphasis is on growing in the practice of discernment – finding God in all things. You will be able to meet each day with the retreat guide who will offer suggestions for further prayer. £385

CLERGY RETREATSSetting aside time to recharge your batteries is important for spiritual health. A retreat focused on the dynamics of life in pastoral ministry gives a clarity of perspective and renewed energy and motivation for serving God.

23 – 27 OCTOBER 2017Saints Clergy Retreat Lead thou me on!Leader Fr Thomas CRSaints – the holy ones of God – bring together many of the most cherished hopes of humanity. In these days of quiet, Thomas CR introduces us to some ways in which saints can help us to look ahead in our ministries and find fruits in the things that pass and are lost awhile. £250

20 – 24 NOVEMBER 2017Pre – Advent Clergy RetreatLeader Bishop Jack NichollsReflecting on the friendship of the saints with Bishop Jack, retired Bishop of Sheffield and former Director of Pastoral Studies at the College of the Resurrection.£250

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19 – 23 FEBRUARY 2018Clergy Lent RetreatLeader Fr Crispin CRHere is an important opportunity to spend time with God, to rest and be quiet, to review what has happened in your life and to receive the Holy Spirit’s guidance for the way forward.£250

4 – 8 JUNE 2018Clergy Retreat God Keeps Calling Leader Revd Roxanne HunteYou responded to the call to ordained ministry, but are you still listening attentively to God’s ongoing conversations with you? Come and spend some time listening to God. Roxanne is the Diocese of Southwark’s BAME Vocations Champion and Priest-in-charge of South Norwood.£250

PREACHED RETREATS As well as talks from the retreat leader, you will worship with the Community, eat together, and have the opportunity for rest and relaxation in the retreat house and grounds.

25 – 29 AUGUST 2017August Bank Holiday Retreat 2017Leader Fr Crispin CRInspired by some northern saints, come and enjoy the peaceful quiet of the monastery and its surrounding grounds with God and the Community. £250

8 – 10 DECEMBER 2017Advent Retreat Leader Fr Robert CRAn exploration of the traditional Advent themes, in preparation for the keeping of Christmas. £125

9 – 11 MARCH 2018Lent RetreatJourney into Lent – from Gethsemane to CalvaryLeader Br Steven CRAddresses focusing on the footsteps of Jesus as we meditate on scriptural readings and writings, with an opportunity to take part in Stations of the Cross and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. £125

27 – 29 APRIL 201812 – 14 OCTOBER 2018CSMV & CR Joint RetreatsCR has longstanding links with the Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage. This year we are holding two joint retreats, one at Mirfield with Sr Elizabeth Jane CSMV and a CR Brother and one at Wantage with Sr Stella CSMV and a CR Brother. £140

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25 – 28 MAY 2018Spring Bank Holiday Retreat 2018Leaders Fr Simon CR & Br Marc nCRA Bank Holiday retreat delving deeper into the mystery of love who is God. £190

24 – 27 AUGUST 2018August Bank Holiday Retreat 2018Bread of HeavenLeaders Fr Aidan CR & Br Fabian nCR‘Bread’ appears in the Bible 306 times and has long been a staple of the diet; Benedict’s rule gives instruction on the quantity each should receive. During this silent retreat we will spend time in prayer, with music, art and literature, with Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar - and we might bake some bread along the way!£190

3 – 5 NOVEMBER 2017Saintly RemembranceLeader Br Jacob CRA retreat with the saints! During the retreat we will reflect together on the lives of the saints from across the years. Some wrote books, of some there are only stories or short prayers: all of them lived their lives to the glory of God. Let us see what they have to teach us, and maybe from our generation there will become people worthy to be proclaimed saints!£125

THEMED RETREATS 8 – 10 SEPTEMBER 2017 & 21– 23 SEPTEMBER 2018Journaling RetreatsBarbara Clarke, Associate CR You don’t have to be a writer to enjoy this weekend. There will be some guided exercises to stimulate creativity, plenty of resources to draw on, as well as the quiet encouragement of this place of prayer. £125

9 – 11 FEBRUARY 2018Film Retreat Leader Fr John CRThere’s a Land that I Heard ofJesus proclaimed the Good News by means of parables, Aesop taught wisdom through his Fables and Homer excited the spirit with the Iliad and the Odyssey. Today, we are constantly subjected to moving pictures; by means of the movies let us exercise our imagination and explore the treasures of the Kingdom. In this retreat we will join together in prayer and enjoy some ‘nights at the pictures’. £125

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10 – 14 APRIL 2018Byzantine Icon Painting RetreatLeader Peter MurphyA five-day workshop woven into the prayerful fabric of the Monastery's daily offices.Participants will learn the traditional and ancient techniques of the Byzantine Masters. The Price includes all materials – gessoed Serbian lime wood panel, traditional medieval pigments, gold leaf and gilding materials and expert tuition. The aim of the workshop is to produce a small head and shoulders icon of Christ in the late Byzantine ‘Proplasmos’ style. £575

11 – 13 MAY 2018Reading Retreat Barbara Clarke, Associate CRCome to read, rest and reflect. Step aside from the relentless 24/7 media exposure and experience words in a different time frame and at a different pace. An opportunity to explore the Community’s extensive and unique library. £125

11 – 15 JUNE 2018Greek for Fun! Leader Fr Nicolas CRA little Greek can be a great help in seeing new levels of meaning and significance in the Gospels. In these days we will engage directly with the Greek and English texts of the Gospels. However, we do not expect a high level of Greek. An ability to read it will be enough. No one will be embarrassed!£250

19 – 22 JUNE 2018Creative Arts RetreatLeaders Fr Simon CR &Shaeron Caton-RoseFinding God in our everyday through creative activity and reflection. An art and spirituality retreat offering hands on processes with guided meditation. Suitable for the experienced artist, the complete beginner and all stages in between.£200

6 – 9 SEPTEMBER 201818 to 30’s RetreatLeader Br Jacob CRWhat do I do next? It’s a big question. Some will be going to University, while others are thinking about a job. But what does God think? You have gifts and talents that are God’s gift to you and using them to the full causes us come alive – ‘The glory of God is a person fully alive.’ (Saint Irenaeus). Take time to reflect on your life, supported by the prayers of the Community. You never know what God has in store!£100

17 – 21 SEPTEMBER 2018Germany themed Week Retreat Leader Fr Thomas CRDon’t mention the war!An occasion to get to know something about what makes modern Germany and the role of the church in German culture; it will also be a chance to look at how our prejudices have shaped our understanding, German of British and vice versa.£250

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28 – 30 SEPTEMBER 2018Railway Retreat Leader Br Philip CRBack by popular demand. Enjoy a weekend of monastic hospitality and worship with the Community, including a visit to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Participants are invited to bring along some railway-connected pictures, books or artefacts to share.£150

12 – 14 OCTOBER 2018Music RetreatLeader Br Philip CR Holy time to reflect as summer gives way to autumn, with the help of music by some of the great composers.£125

9 – 11 NOVEMBER 2018Armistice Centenary Retreat Into the Way of PeaceLeader Fr John CRHow does a Christian live in a world where there are ‘wars and rumours of wars’? World War I and the century which followed it is arguably the most dramatic era in human history. We will use poetry, art, cinema and popular culture (including Comic Cuts and The Rainbow) to reflect on the ‘peace of God’ and his will for each of us, learning about love, conflict, sacrifice, death (and hell) and the gift and opportunity of living in the 21st century.£125

MONASTIC LIFE23 – 25 FEBRUARY 201817 – 19 AUGUST 2018Pilgrimage WeekendsMake Time for GodBrothers CRAn opportunity for your parish or group to join the Community for a weekend of prayer and time together. A journey exploring the Christian faith through conversation, reflection, recreation and teaching. £110 per person

24 MARCH – 1 APRIL 2018Holy Week Experience Experience the beauty of the ancient ceremonies and liturgies of the passion alongside members of the College and Community. A period of living and praying together, with time to be quiet and time to talk and celebrate. The week includes preaching and talks, exploring the meaning and hope we find in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Please contact us for more details

2 – 7 JULY 2018Monastic Experience Leader Fr Oswin CRAre you wondering if you might be called to the religious life? Come and spend some time living in a monastic community, and looking at how the Rule of Saint Benedict provides instruction on balancing the various parts of life. Through sharing in CR’s worship and prayers, household and garden chores, studying scripture, attending addresses and discussions on the religious life, participants can experience this life from the inside, explore questions, and embark on a journey of discernment. Open to single men and women, aged between 18 and 45.£50 contribution

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We invite you to come to Mirfieldto share in the Community’slife and worship.1 Explore our programme of retreats.

1 Consider a quiet day, a library study visit or a sabbatical.

1 You may like to explore becoming an Oblate, joining the Society of the Resurrection or becoming a Companion of the Community.

1 Find out more about the Community’s far-reaching plans for the expansion of our work at Mirfield.

1 Come and stay overnight or for a few days.

1 Just drop in to pray with us in our worship.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017/18

2017

25–29 Aug August Bank Holiday Retreat8–10 Sep Journaling Retreat

9 Sep Reflective Study Day: Standing Alongside 23 Sep Everyone is Called

1–8 Oct Autumn Individually Guided Retreat7 Oct Being, Belonging, Becoming

11 Oct Oneness: Book Launch17 Oct Walter Tapper Lecture – Jane Kennedy

23–27 Oct Saints Clergy Retreat28 Oct Quiet Day: The Tent of Meeting3 Nov I Trust in Him?

3–5 Nov Saintly Remembrance16 Nov Poetry Salon

20–24 Nov Pre-Advent Clergy Retreat 25 Nov The Book of Revelation: Then and Now

8–10 Dec Advent Retreat13 Dec Advent Devotion16 Dec The God Who Comes

COMMUNITY EVENTRETREAT STUDY AND PRAYER DAYS

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2018

27 Jan A Study Day on the Book of Job28 Jan – 4 Feb Winter Individually Guided Retreat

3 Feb Soul-Food for Care-Givers9–11 Feb Film Retreat

19–23 Feb Clergy Lent Retreat20 Feb Lent Study Evening

23–25 Feb Pilgrimage Weekend24 Feb The 14th Century English Mystics27 Feb Lent Study Evening6 Mar Lent Study Evening6 Mar Dementia – Personhood and Spirituality

9–11 Mar Lent Retreat13 Mar Lent Study Evening23 Mar Quiet Day for Passiontide

24 Mar –1 Apr Holy Week Experience10–14 Apr Byzantine Icon Painting Retreat15 – 22 Apr Spring Individually Guided Retreat

19 Apr –24 May Exploring Anglicanism: A Short Course27–29 Apr CR & CSMV Joint Retreat (Mirfield)11–13 May Reading Retreat

25–28 May Spring Bank Holiday Retreat4–8 Jun Clergy Retreat

8 Jun Quiet Garden Day11–15 Jun Greek for Fun19–22 Jun Creative Arts Retreat

23 Jun Grand Auction24 Jun – 1 Jul Summer Individually Guided Retreat

1 Jul Family Funday2–7 Jul Monastic Experience

7 Jul CR Festival Day5–12 Aug August Individually Guided Retreat

17–19 Aug Pilgrimage Weekend24–27 Aug August Bank Holiday Retreat

6–9 Sep 18 to 30’s Retreat17–21 Sep Germany Themed Week Retreat21–23 Sep Journaling Retreat28–30 Sep Railway Weekend Retreat

30 Sep – 7 Oct Autumn Individually Guided Retreat12–14 Oct Music Retreat12–14 Oct CSMV & CR Joint Retreat (Wantage)22–26 Oct Clergy Retreat

2–4 Nov All Saints-tide Retreat9–11 Nov Armistice Centenary Retreat

16–18 Nov Art Appreciation Retreat26–30 Nov Pre-Advent Clergy Retreat

7–9 Dec Advent Retreat14–16 Dec Pilgrimage Weekend

9 SEPTEMBER 201710.00am – 3.00pmStanding AlongsideChristine Dodd A reflective day particularly suitable for those involved in pastoral care, whether that be in parish ministry, in the workplace, in the community, or at home. There will be time and space to pray and discern what God might be saying to us as individuals about our own care for others. £21 Lunch included

23 SEPTEMBER 201710.00am – 3.30pmEveryone is CalledCanon Derek WalmsleyWhat should I do with my life? How can I help others to discern what God wants them to do? Is there a Christian understanding of work and rest that will help me?

A day for anyone with an interest in ‘vocation’ from any angle, including those exploring their calling and those guiding them. £10 Lunch included (Bursaries may be available)

7 OCTOBER 201710.00am – 3.30pmBeing, Belonging, BecomingAn exploration of our identity as Christian disciplesRevd Canon Dr Guli Francis-DehqaniOn this Quiet Day, using insights from contemporary literature as well as her own personal story (growing up in in Iran during the Islamic revolution of the late 1970s), Guli will explore how it is possible to find rootedness and a sense of belonging as Christian disciples in a world that is often indifferent if not entirely hostile.£21 Lunch included

11 OCTOBER 20174.00pm – 6.00pmOnenessThe Dynamics of Monasticism – Book Launch Brief lectures by Fr George CRand Rt Revd Dr Stephen Platten 'Oneness' considers the role small-group monastic life plays within the life of the contemporary church. Using a focus on the life, practice and history of the Shepherd's Law community as a starting point, the book broadens the discussion to consider how such communities negotiate the boundary between the solitary life and life within their community. Contributors include Stephen Platten, George Guiver, Christopher Irvine, Dom Xavier Perrin, Peta Dunstan, and an afterword from Rowan Williams.FREE event booking essential

STUDY AND PRAYER DAYS 2017-2018

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28 OCTOBER 201710.00am – 3.30pmQuiet DayThe Tent of MeetingMaggie Jackson ‘Moses used to take the tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away. He called it the Tent of Meeting. Anyone who sought God would go to the tent...’ (Exodus 33:7)In our ordinary lives we can have extraordinary encounters with and glimpses of the Holy One – through other people, nature, scripture, prayer, through sorrow and joy.

A Quiet Day to consider and share some thoughts on where we ‘meet’ God.£21 Lunch included

3 NOVEMBER 201710.00am – 3.30pmReflective day for Lay Pastoral MinistersI trust in Him?Keynote Speaker: Canon Dr John LawsonA reflective day for those authorised as Lay pastoral ministers in the Wakefield and Huddersfield Episcopal areas. £10 Lunch included

16 NOVEMBER 20172.00pm – 4.30pmPoetry SalonMaggie JacksonOur poet in residence will host a Poetry ‘Salon’ - with a Panel of Poets from different faith traditions discussing spiritual poems and sharing some of their own work.£8.50 Light refreshments included

25 NOVEMBER 201710.00am – 3.30pmThe Book of RevelationThen and nowRevd Dr Ian PaulAfter 2,000 years, the Book of Revelation continues to both attract and repel. Where should we start in trying to make sense of its bizarre imagery? How do we go about relating it to life in the 21st century? And how can we tell the difference between sensible interpretation and misleading speculation?£21 Lunch included

16 DECEMBER 201710.00am – 3.30pmThe God Who ComesA Quiet Day for Advent using Carvings & MusicCanon Christopher Lewis£21 Lunch included

27 JANUARY 201810.00am – 3.30pmThe Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the LordA Study Day on the Book of JobRevd Bruce CarlinWe all know the story of Job – or do we? The premise of the story is a wrestling match between God and Satan over Job. Although this book is some 2,500 years old many of the questions it raises about the suffering of those seemingly good are still asked by people today. So, what are the answers and can they they be found in Job?£21 Lunch included

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3 FEBRUARY 201810.00am – 3.30pmSoul-Food for Care-Givers Exploring classical and contemporary images of care-giving through the medium of the visual artsRevd Dr Tiffany ConlinDay involving interactive and reflective sessions on classical images of pastoral care such as Shepherd, Wounded Healer, Circus Clown and Wise Fool as well as some more contemporary images such as Midwife and Indigenous Storyteller. There will be opportunity to consider personal experiences of care-giving in the light of these images and aspects of these images found in the visual arts.£21 Lunch included

24 FEBRUARY 201810.00am – 3.30pmThe 14th Century English Mystics Guides to the interior LifeRevd Mike Gartland A reflective day listening and learning from the wisdom of the mystical tradition.

20, 27 FEBRUARY & 6, 13 MARCH 2018Lent Study EveningsMore details on the website in due course.£5 per session or£15 for all 4

6 MARCH 20182.00pm – 4.30pmDementiaExplorations around personhood and spiritualityProfessor John Wattis £8.50 Light refreshments included

23 MARCH 201810.00am – 3.30pmQuiet Day for PassiontideRevd Dr Rowena PailingA Quiet Day in preparation for Eastertide. £21

19 APRIL – 24 MAY 2018Six Thursday evening sessions 7.15pm – 9.00pmExploring Anglicanism A short courseTopics will be drawn from: the history of Anglicanism, spirituality, ministry, liturgy and sacraments, legalities and structures, the Anglican Communion. £30 (Bursaries may be available)

8 JUNE 201810.00am – 3.30pmQuiet Garden DayLed by Br Philip CR £21 Lunch included

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EVENTS AT CR17 OCTOBER 2017 7.30pmChurch Furnishings: Do we need them?The sixth annual Walter Tapper LectureJane KennedyDiscovering quality and meaning in sacred places and how we are affected by furnishing.FREE Booking essential

13 DECEMBER 2017 4pmAdvent Devotion Join the Community to give thanks for the Incarnation of Christ, reflect on our shortcomings and look forward with praise and joy.FREE

23 JUNE 2018Grand Auction An auction of donated and found items, many interesting, some antique, all will be presented by Fr John CR – and sold by his brother George Gribben. An album of items to view will be available on Facebook and anyone who has something they would like to donate should contact Fr John CR. Please contact us to register interest. Catalogue available on the website nearer the time

1 JULY 2018Family Fun DayThe Community opens its doors to local people for a day of fun, family friendly activities, entertainment and refreshments. All are welcome to explore the grounds and to take a tour of the Church. FREE

SATURDAY 7 JULY 2018CR Festival Day The Community welcomes parishes, groups and friends from around the world to celebrate the common life of the Church. FREE

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COME, VISIT & STAY

Explore the Grounds The Community’s home is surrounded by over 20 acres of attractive grounds, including a rose garden, lawns and an orchard as well as a network of paths for guests and visitors to enjoy.

Art Room Within the Retreat House is an Art Room offering a quiet space for creativity and artistic endeavour. Basic materials are available for use of guests, and you are very welcome to bring your own equipment.

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Libraries The Community’s library of around 80,000 volumes is available for the use of guests and visitors to Mirfield. The collection has particular strengths in liturgy, church history and the fathers of the church as well as a breadth reflecting the interests of individual brethren over time. An additional small library is available in the Retreat House Common Room, and the College has a working theological library of around 20,000 books.

Guests are welcome to stay as part of a programme or you may wish to take time out and enjoy what the Community has to offer at your own pace

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Parish and Group Visits Get away for the day and spend time with others! A day can be tailored to your needs and interests, but might include a welcome address from a CR Brother, exploration of the gardens and a walk of the labyrinth. Guests are welcome to join the Community for midday worship and lunch, which is followed in the afternoon by a walk of the Stations of Salvation with a CR Brother. The day ends with a mug of monastic tea.

Schools, Colleges & Universities For Schools, Colleges and Universities we offer the opportunity to come and explore the tradition of the monastic life today. Students and pupils will meet members of the Community and can take part in a range of activities including

experiencing the daily routine of a religious community, exploring the monastery, understanding silence and much more. We encourage groups to talk with the Brethren and each other about the principles and values that guide a monk’s life in the monastery – and to consider the significance of community in a world increasingly focused on the individual. We are pleased to work with teachers, students, chaplaincies and others to tailor a visit to a group’s particular needs.

Please contact us to make arrangements for Parish, Group or Educational visits.

Community of the ResurrectionStocks Bank RoadMirfieldWF14 0BNwww.mirfield.org.uk

For enquiries or general information:community@mirfield.org.uk01924 494318

For Retreats, to Visit or Stay:guests@mirfield.org.uk01924 483346

For Study & Prayer Days:centre@mirfield.org.uk01924 481920

To explore your vocation:gguiver@mirfield.org.uk

How to get hereThe Community of the Resurrection is only minutes from Junction 25 of the M62. Mirfield station is served by direct trains from London’s Kings Cross as well as having excellent links to Leeds and Manchester. There is a bus stop immediately outside the Community’s main entrance.

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