Pilgrimage Days
In the Steps of St Cuthman
Saturday 13 April 11am to 4pm
A meditative pilgrimage day in Chidham near Chichester reflecting upon on the life of St Cuthman starting and finishing at St Mary's Church, Cot Lane, Chidham PO18 8TA. St Cuthman was born in Chidham in about the year 680AD, during the time of St Wilfrid's mission to evanagelise the South Saxons. St Cuthman is recorded as having worked as a shepherd before setting off east, pushing his mother in a barrow, eventually settling in Steyning and building a church there. The present St Mary's Church at Chidham dates from the 1200s and there is eveidence of Medieval pilgrmages there. A guild of St Cuthman based at Chidham is recorded as paying tax in 1522.
We will meet at 11am at St Mary's Church. Parking is available along Cot Lane PO18 8TA. After initial prayer and meditation in the church we will walk along public footpaths to Cobnor Point, stopping at points along the way for further prayer and reflection, returning to St Mary's for concluding prayer. The distance walked will be about 4 miles. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring a packed lunch. Suggested donation for the day (to include a donation to St Mary's and pilgrmage booklet) £10.
Prayer of St Cuthman
"Father Almighty you have brought my wanderings to an end; now enable me to begin this work. For who am I Lord, that I should build a house to your name. If I rely on myelf it will be of no avail, but it is you who will assist me"
For those people with limited mobility there is an alternative by car available travelling by car from Chidham Village to the start of the wheelkchair accessible path at Cobnor Point. Please enquire.
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Retreat & Quiet Days
Our Retreat and Quiet Days are held in the spacious and comfortable house.
The Retreat Days are themed and led by our spiritual director or a visiting retreat giver. They work with a theme and allow time for exploration through silence, prayer and creativity.
The Quiet Days allow you to spend the day in quiet contempaltion with others alongside you sharing the beauty and tranquility of the house, gardens and surrounding countryside. There are prayer resources, art and craft materials and riverside and country walks from the door. Depending on the day there may also be optional times group prayer such as Stations of the Cross or optional spiritual direction sessions.
As St Teresa of Calcutta said
"God is the friend of silence because He is not found in noise and restlessness. The essential thing is not what we say, but what God says to us and through us. Jesus always waits for us in silence, and in this silence He speaks to us. He will speak to our soul and there we will hear His voice."
Lenten Reteat Day
Wednesday 13 March 2024
TAKING A TOWEL
10am to 4pm | Cost £15
As we approach Holy Week there will be space for quiet reflection and input from Roger Hagon who is experienced in ignatian spirituality and previously a tutor at the London London based Igatian Spritualty Centre. Reflect upon some of the symbols of the Last Supper - Water, Basin, Towel. The day will start with coffee from 10am with Opening Prayer at 10.15. Art and craft materials and suggestions for their use in prayer will be available in the dining room and other resources in the Quiet Room, Sitting Room and Entrance Hall. There will tea at 3.30.
Coffee, tea, biscuits and cake provided. Please bring a packed lunch. From 10am to 4pm. Cost £15.
Booking essential - please contact Maria on 01903 413606 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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QUIET DAY
Spend the day at our Retreat Centre in peace and tranquility with prayer resources, art and craft materials, gardens and countryside and river walks from the door. Take some time to draw closer to the action of God in your life. The day will start with coffee from 10am with Opening Prayer at 10.15. Art and craft materials and suggestions for their use in prayer will be available in the dining room and other resources in the Quiet Room, Sitting Room and Entrance Hall. There will tea at 3.30.
