Whalley Abbey

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of wreath-making, afternoon tea and reflections for Advent on Thu 27th November. Please visit our website to book: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/wreat...

Join us this Sunday for the Vine Community meeting, evening prayer and a bring and share meal, all about the Armenian Christian tradition and culture. Why not try an Armenian recipe for a dish to share?

There are a few places left on this calm and creative quiet day next Friday 14th Nov. Book your place on our website whalleyabbey.org/events

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Christmas Wreath-Making Afternoon — Whalley Abbey ‍Take a creative approach to Christmas at our prayerful quiet day. Make your own wreath to take home.

Join us this Christmas time for wreath-making, afternoon tea with a choir, or carol singing in Whalley Abbey's beautiful Great Hall. Book for the afternoon tea by emailing bookings@whalleyabbey.org and for the wreath making through the website: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/wreat...

Guided Pilgrimage to Blackburn Cathedral — Whalley Abbey Join the guided pilgrimage walk from Whalley Abbey to Blackburn Cathedral, with worship and all meals provided for the day. Consider adding accommodation to make this a residential stay with dinner an...

We will be offering a guided pilgrimage walk to Blackburn Cathedral on 7th October with a meal package and optional overnight accommodation. Find out more and book your place through our website: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/cathe...

Today we became pilgrims to Blackburn Cathedral. Watch this space for guided pilgrimages from Whalley Abbey! www.whalleyabbey.org/news

Wendy's beautiful pottery workshop with times of prayerful reflection is back on 8th July. The price £56 includes lunch, refreshments, materials, teaching and firing of your piece. Book through our website: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/i-am-...

Do you want to learn about how the book that has changed the world came to be and how the message has evolved? Book online for Step Into the Bible: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/step-.... The retreat includes time to reflect on the power of the living word in our lives.

Does a beautiful garden and possibly even getting your hands in the soil bring you closer to God and give your peace? Then God's Garden retreat is for you! www.whalleyabbey.org/events

Quiet Day - Knit to Pray: Interwoven - led by Rachael Sterrett and Rachel-Ann Powers — Whalley Abbey A day to practise the art of prayer and the art of knitting, and to explore the connection between them.

There are only two places remaining for the Knit to Pray quiet day on Saturday. Participants loved it last year, and this time it's new content. Bring your knitting and be led in gentle meditation with scriptures and other writing. More information and bookings: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/wa-da...

Clergy Retreat — Whalley Abbey Led by Fr John-Francis this retreat is for members of the clergy to draw on insights into both our own heart and the heart of Jesus.

We are offering a discounted retreat tailored to our diocesan clergy this summer, led by the excellent John-Francis Friendship and based on his book Enfolded in Christ. Also others in active ministry are welcome to take part. Book on our website: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/clerg...

Guided Walk and Afternoon Tea — Whalley Abbey An afternoon with a guided meditation walk with history of the Abbey and afternoon tea, ending with optional evening prayer

Are you interested in the history of Whalley Abbey? Join a guided walk to experience the peace of the garden and the ruins of the medieval monastery, followed by afternoon tea on Sunday 1st June. Book here: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/walk-...

Dancing with God — Whalley Abbey An opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Divine and each other through the rhythm of circle dance and scripture.

Join the Dancing with God quiet day on Tuesday to learn to praise God with your body as well as your mind and spirit. Circle dances with very simple movements will be taught and no skill or fitness is needed. You are welcome to come as you are! Book here: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/danci...

We have a wonderful retreat coming up with Father Christopher sharing his unique perspective and expertise on Julian of Norwich. Book now: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/julia...

Like a Tree - Quiet day — Whalley Abbey Trees have much to say to us about living in the light of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. A day with input, visual images, quiet meditation and prayer, as well as live piano music.

If you'd like to pause to reflect on the meaning of Easter after the chocolate eggs have been eaten, come on the quiet day "Like a Tree". There will also be live piano music, visual images and times for quiet. In addition you can enjoy the gardens and ruins of the medieval Abbey and good food!

Vine Community Retreat — Whalley Abbey Led by Whalley Abbey director Anna Walker, this retreat is for those interested in the Vine Community, or anyone interested in the Benedictine/Cistercian monastic tradition, new monasticism or in expl...

The Vine Community retreat 11-13 April is open to everyone, with prayer and reflection, some walking, silence and being creative, as well as input about the early seekers of monastic virtues: the desert fathers and St Benedict. Book here: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/vinec...

Still looking to deepen your prayer life or take time with God during Lent? We offer an individually guided retreat 7-11 April: www.whalleyabbey.org/events/indiv...

This was a lot of fun, but hopefully we'll never need the skills in a real situation.

Do you have time and skills to offer by volunteering at Whalley Abbey? Find more information and an application form on our website www.whalleyabbey.org/volunteer.

Welcome to our Lent study using Bishop Philip's Lent course 'Hear Our Prayer'. It focuses on the prayers of five Old Testament figures. We will be meeting for the next five weeks at Whalley Abbey on Thursdays at 2 pm. First session is today!

Give me again the joy of your salvation - Psalm 51

The gardens at Whalley Abbey welcome you into the joy of spring!

Last weekend's Holistic Wellness Retreat was a wonderful sanctuary for weary souls looking for springs of fresh water. Praying with the scriptures, retreat talks and worship blended beautifully with creativity and a bit of pampering as we considered how to make space for spiritual and self-care.

Come to reflect on the seasons of life and of nature at Whalley Abbey and book your place for Tuesday's beautiful quiet day For Everything There is a Season: www.whalleyabbey.org/events