Regular Groups

The House of Prayer is home to a number of regular groups which meet and enjoy the peaceful space that we offer. Get in touch with us using the contact form if you would like to join or find out more about our regular groups.

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    Centering Prayer

    Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer, following the teaching of Father Thomas Keating, which prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, in which we experience God’s presence within us. Our evening Centering Prayer group meets on weekdays, Monday - Friday, from 8.30pm to 9pm on Zoom.

    For the Zoom link and further information, click here.

    Donations welcome

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    Christian Meditation

    Led by Shirley Steel

    Stillness, Silence, Simplicity. A way that leads us into the centre of our being to discover the spiritual reality of God. This group follows the teaching of Father John Main OSB and is part of the World Community for Christian Meditation which is a contemporary, contemplative community and welcomes people of any tradition or none. This group is facilitated by a friend of the House of Prayer, Shirley Steel. Please e-mail Shirley at shirleysteel2020@outlook.com for more information.

    Saturdays from 10.30 – 11.30am

    Donations welcome

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    Supervision for Spiritual Directors

    We offer group and one-to-one supervision for spiritual directors at the House of Prayer. To find out more, or to register your interest, please email our Administrator on admin@christian-retreat.org.

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    Artists' Discernment Days

    These days encourage us to explore our personal artistic journey, its expression and gain fresh insights through reflection and sharing our work. Our days commence prayerfully with a creative guided hour that takes inspiration from spiritual words, images or the natural world. Shared lunch. Third Friday of each month. 12pm–3.30pm. Occasionally the day is altered.

    Please contact the Administrator for further information.

    Donations welcome

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    An Introduction to Oil Painting

    Led by Andrew Smith

    Thursdays from 2pm – 4pm

    This class will explore how to use oil paints and practise developing themes on an individual basis. Paintings can be stored at the House of Prayer between sessions. Contact the Administrator for more information.

    Suggested donation: £5 per session

    Andrew has been a painter since training at the Slade school of Art. He has taught widely in Adult Education. andrewsmithartist.co.uk