Episcopal Area Lent Retreats
This Lent, the Episcopal Area Bishops will be hosting Lent retreats or quiet days in different venues throughout the Diocese. Everyone is warmly invited to attend one of these days. If you can’t make the day in your own episcopal area feel free to join another one. The retreats offer space for prayer, silence, Bible study, reflection and meaningful conversations.
- Saturday, February 21 - Mirfield, 10am-3pm with Bishop Malcolm Chamberlain. Details and booking here.
- Saturday, February 21 - Dewsbury Minster, 9.30am-2pm with Bishop Smitha Prasadam. Details and booking here.
- Saturday, February, 28 - Bradford Cathedral, 10am-1pm with Bishop Toby Howarth. Details and booking here.
- Saturday, March 7 - Leeds Minster, 9am-12pm with Revd Janet Williams. Details and booking here.
- Saturday, March 21 - Ripon Cathedral, 9.30am-2pm with Bishop Anna Eltringham. Details and booking here.
Online Lent Meditation
Thursday, March 19 from 8pm-9pm
Led by Henriette Howarth. An opportunity during this Lenten season to meet with others online and to take time to reflect, pray and practice silent prayer and meditation. We will use Scripture, poetry, music and silence as ways to connect with God this evening.
Click here for more details and booking information.
Resources
The Church of England offers various resources this year under the title Draw Near: Life Giving Habits for Lent. This year’s resources have at their heart ideas for habits and patterns which help us grow as disciples of Christ day by day, especially as we prepare to celebrate the great mystery of God’s saving love at Easter.
During Lent, reflections are centred around a summary of the Christian Way from Common Worship, which identifies six activities essential to our calling as disciples.
Each week a different contributor explores a different aspect of Christian discipleship – worshipping together, praying, exploring the Bible, sharing communion, offering service and sharing the good news with others.
A parallel 40-day challenge for families and children will also be available - exploring the life-giving habit of generosity in partnership with 40acts.
Booklets for adults and for children & families can be ordered from Church House Publishing. These booklets contain reflections and challenges to help people grow in their spiritual journey during Lent.
Click here for details.
Parcevall Hall Events
Life in its Fulness Lent Retreat
Monday, February 23 to Thursday, February 26 led by Dean John Dobson
In seven addresses over the four days of this Lenten retreat, Dean John will help us to explore how the words of Jesus speak directly to us now, inviting us to enjoy his gift of life in its fulness. Cost: £297. Details here.
Christian Meditation in Lent
Monday, March 16 led by Revd Henriette Howarth
Spend the day exploring and practicing contemplative prayer in this season. The day runs from 10am-4pm and is a Pay As You Feel event. Details here.