Association for Promoting Retreats
@promotingretreats.org
Encouraging prayer and Christian spirituality, especially through retreats
In our cycle of prayer, we pray for all who live, work or seek refreshment at the Wigwam Centre in Norfolk. Why not visit them for a quiet day this year? wigwamretreats.co.uk #retreat #prayeroftheweek
January 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In our cycle of prayer, we pray for all who live, work or seek refreshment at the Wigwam Centre in Norfolk. Why not visit them for a quiet day this year? wigwamretreats.co.uk #retreat #prayeroftheweek
Have you planned your 2026 retreat yet? The new Retreats handbook lists dozens of retreats and events throughout the year - order a copy now on promotingretreats.org/resources #retreat #prayer #stillness
January 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Have you planned your 2026 retreat yet? The new Retreats handbook lists dozens of retreats and events throughout the year - order a copy now on promotingretreats.org/resources #retreat #prayer #stillness
O Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us the immeasurable power of the divine silence;
let the glorious brightness of your Holy Spirit illuminate our hearts.
And grant that by waiting on you in the stillness of Retreat,
we may learn, in the midst of a troubled world, to pray without ceasing. Amen.
you have taught us the immeasurable power of the divine silence;
let the glorious brightness of your Holy Spirit illuminate our hearts.
And grant that by waiting on you in the stillness of Retreat,
we may learn, in the midst of a troubled world, to pray without ceasing. Amen.
January 18, 2026 at 8:38 AM
O Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us the immeasurable power of the divine silence;
let the glorious brightness of your Holy Spirit illuminate our hearts.
And grant that by waiting on you in the stillness of Retreat,
we may learn, in the midst of a troubled world, to pray without ceasing. Amen.
you have taught us the immeasurable power of the divine silence;
let the glorious brightness of your Holy Spirit illuminate our hearts.
And grant that by waiting on you in the stillness of Retreat,
we may learn, in the midst of a troubled world, to pray without ceasing. Amen.
'Thank you for creating a place of quietness, peacefulness, fellowship. Time away from routine, and a chance to reflect and spend time with God!' (feedback from a recent APR retreat). Would you like to feel this way? Where might you go? promotingretreats.org #retreat #thankful
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM
'Thank you for creating a place of quietness, peacefulness, fellowship. Time away from routine, and a chance to reflect and spend time with God!' (feedback from a recent APR retreat). Would you like to feel this way? Where might you go? promotingretreats.org #retreat #thankful
Join a winter renewal day at Wydale Hall in Yorkshire on 3 Feb, and spend a day worshipping, receiving Bible teaching, praying and being prayed for. All info and bookings on www.wydale.org/events #retreat #renewal
January 16, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Join a winter renewal day at Wydale Hall in Yorkshire on 3 Feb, and spend a day worshipping, receiving Bible teaching, praying and being prayed for. All info and bookings on www.wydale.org/events #retreat #renewal
Have you visited the beautiful new joint website of for the Othona Communities in West Dorset and Essex yet? It lists dozens of events at both communities throughout the year - when will you go? othona.org #retreat #prayer
January 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Have you visited the beautiful new joint website of for the Othona Communities in West Dorset and Essex yet? It lists dozens of events at both communities throughout the year - when will you go? othona.org #retreat #prayer
The Dupuis Retreat Centre in Birmingham is hosting monthly quiet days throughout the year - the first will be on 4 March. Book your place now on dupuiscentre.co.uk #retreat
January 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM
The Dupuis Retreat Centre in Birmingham is hosting monthly quiet days throughout the year - the first will be on 4 March. Book your place now on dupuiscentre.co.uk #retreat
Are you a teacher in a Church of England school? Would you like time to rest, pray or take stock? Our Teachers' Bursary Scheme might be able to help you finance a retreat at one of our member houses. Find out more on promotingretreats.org/bursary - and share this post with your friends! #teaching
January 14, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Are you a teacher in a Church of England school? Would you like time to rest, pray or take stock? Our Teachers' Bursary Scheme might be able to help you finance a retreat at one of our member houses. Find out more on promotingretreats.org/bursary - and share this post with your friends! #teaching
Do something amazing this New Year - join the Candlemas volunteer workparty at the @sheldonretreat.bsky.social from 30 Jan till 1 Feb, and help prepare the retreat centre and grounds for the coming year. All info on sheldonretreat.com/visit/events #retreat #volunteer
January 13, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Do something amazing this New Year - join the Candlemas volunteer workparty at the @sheldonretreat.bsky.social from 30 Jan till 1 Feb, and help prepare the retreat centre and grounds for the coming year. All info on sheldonretreat.com/visit/events #retreat #volunteer
In our cycle of prayer, we pray for retreat leader Helena Whitwell, and her ongoing ministry to pregnant women. If this is you, why not join her first online retreat of 2026 on 7 Feb? All info on christianbirthsupport.co.uk #retreat #prayer #pregnant
January 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
In our cycle of prayer, we pray for retreat leader Helena Whitwell, and her ongoing ministry to pregnant women. If this is you, why not join her first online retreat of 2026 on 7 Feb? All info on christianbirthsupport.co.uk #retreat #prayer #pregnant
'When Jesus had been baptized, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him' (Matt 3.16). Where might you pray for God's blessing on you this year? promotingretreats.org #retreat #blessing
January 11, 2026 at 4:53 PM
'When Jesus had been baptized, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him' (Matt 3.16). Where might you pray for God's blessing on you this year? promotingretreats.org #retreat #blessing
A Retreat is time spent with God away from the busyness of everyday life. It is a precious time to place ourselves in His hands, and to listen for His Word for our lives. Retreats can last several days, or just a few hours. Where might you go? promotingretreats.org/where #retreat #prayer
January 10, 2026 at 8:13 AM
A Retreat is time spent with God away from the busyness of everyday life. It is a precious time to place ourselves in His hands, and to listen for His Word for our lives. Retreats can last several days, or just a few hours. Where might you go? promotingretreats.org/where #retreat #prayer
Book soon for a day's embroidery workshop and quiet day, 'A Celebration of Mary', at the Community of St Mary the Virgin in Wantage on 7 Feb. All info on csmv.co.uk/calendar-of-... @monknunanglican.bsky.social #retreat #craft
January 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Book soon for a day's embroidery workshop and quiet day, 'A Celebration of Mary', at the Community of St Mary the Virgin in Wantage on 7 Feb. All info on csmv.co.uk/calendar-of-... @monknunanglican.bsky.social #retreat #craft
The next quiet day at Foxhill House and Woodlands in Chester will be on 26 Jan, with a Candlemas reflection on 'Prayers answered and finding courage to keep going'. More info and bookings on www.foxhillchester.co.uk #retreat #quietday
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
The next quiet day at Foxhill House and Woodlands in Chester will be on 26 Jan, with a Candlemas reflection on 'Prayers answered and finding courage to keep going'. More info and bookings on www.foxhillchester.co.uk #retreat #quietday
Retreats are 'places of encounter, where creativity and imagination shine a light in the darkness and help us to notice a deeper reality' (Retreats 2026). There are dozens of new creative retreats listed on our website - where might you go? promotingretreats.org #retreat #creativity
January 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Retreats are 'places of encounter, where creativity and imagination shine a light in the darkness and help us to notice a deeper reality' (Retreats 2026). There are dozens of new creative retreats listed on our website - where might you go? promotingretreats.org #retreat #creativity
There are just three places left for our Poetry and Prayer retreat from 20-22 March at the @sheldonretreat.bsky.social in Devon - book yours now on promotingretreats.org/apr-spring-retreat-2026! #prayer #poetry #retreat
January 7, 2026 at 7:55 AM
There are just three places left for our Poetry and Prayer retreat from 20-22 March at the @sheldonretreat.bsky.social in Devon - book yours now on promotingretreats.org/apr-spring-retreat-2026! #prayer #poetry #retreat
Online retreat ('oasis') days run on the second Tuesday of every month... the first one in 2026 will be on 13 January. Register your interest now by visiting: oasisdays.org.uk #retreat #online
January 6, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Online retreat ('oasis') days run on the second Tuesday of every month... the first one in 2026 will be on 13 January. Register your interest now by visiting: oasisdays.org.uk #retreat #online
The first individually guided retreat (IGR) of 2026 at the Franciscan Centre Ladywell will be from 8-15 Feb. Book your place now on franciscancentre.org.uk/upcoming-eve... #retreat
January 6, 2026 at 9:22 AM
The first individually guided retreat (IGR) of 2026 at the Franciscan Centre Ladywell will be from 8-15 Feb. Book your place now on franciscancentre.org.uk/upcoming-eve... #retreat
In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Simon and Amanda Kimberley (Wardens), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at Whitchester Christian Centre in the Scottish Borders. Their next IGR retreat will be from 13-16 Feb - why not join them? www.whitchester.org.uk/retreats-and...
January 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Simon and Amanda Kimberley (Wardens), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at Whitchester Christian Centre in the Scottish Borders. Their next IGR retreat will be from 13-16 Feb - why not join them? www.whitchester.org.uk/retreats-and...
In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Simon and Amanda Kimberley (Wardens), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at Whitchester Christian Centre in the Scottish Borders. Why not join their next IGR retreat from 13-16 Feb? All info on www.whitchester.org.uk/retreats-and... #retreat
January 5, 2026 at 7:43 AM
In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Simon and Amanda Kimberley (Wardens), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at Whitchester Christian Centre in the Scottish Borders. Why not join their next IGR retreat from 13-16 Feb? All info on www.whitchester.org.uk/retreats-and... #retreat
'The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it' (John 1.5). Where might you sit in the Light this year? promotingretreats.org/where #light #prayer #retreat
January 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
'The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it' (John 1.5). Where might you sit in the Light this year? promotingretreats.org/where #light #prayer #retreat
Looking for direction as the New Year unfolds? Why not book a retreat to pray and reflect on the possibilities? There are dozens listed on promotingretreats.org... #prayer #retreat #newdirection
January 3, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Looking for direction as the New Year unfolds? Why not book a retreat to pray and reflect on the possibilities? There are dozens listed on promotingretreats.org... #prayer #retreat #newdirection
'Draw near God at the start of a new year and make space to listen to your hopes, needs and desires' with a Quiet Morning at The House of Prayer in Surrey on 24 Jan. All info on www.christian-retreat.org/our-programme #retreat #prayer
January 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
'Draw near God at the start of a new year and make space to listen to your hopes, needs and desires' with a Quiet Morning at The House of Prayer in Surrey on 24 Jan. All info on www.christian-retreat.org/our-programme #retreat #prayer
It's never too early to book your next retreat - visit promotingretreats.org for dozens of listings throughout the year...
January 2, 2026 at 7:41 AM
It's never too early to book your next retreat - visit promotingretreats.org for dozens of listings throughout the year...
Wishing all our Friends, Members and Followers a peaceful, prayerful and blessed 2026! It's never too early to book your next retreat - visit promotingretreats.org for dozens of listings throughout the year... #happynewyear #retreat
January 1, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Wishing all our Friends, Members and Followers a peaceful, prayerful and blessed 2026! It's never too early to book your next retreat - visit promotingretreats.org for dozens of listings throughout the year... #happynewyear #retreat