Reasons for hope can be hard to find when so much that is happening in our world feels hopeless. During this weekend we will reflect on some of the many seeds of authentic hope waiting to be planted in our life’s soil today. Where and how might we be part of that planting? There are many different ways in which seeds are carried to the places where they will grow. How might we spread the seeds of hope? Seeds need food and water if they are to grow. How can we help this fragile new growth to flourish, and protect it from what might threaten it? What fruits might it bear, and how can we bring these fruits to a hungry and desperate world?
In addition to the presentations, the weekend will offer time and space for quiet personal reflection, as well as for gathering and sharing our responses to the challenge of holding on to hope in dark and difficult times.
Margaret Silf is an ecumenical lay Christian committed to working across and beyond the denominational divides and to accompanying people on their spiritual journey. She is the author of a number of books on the spiritual journey for 21st century pilgrims who may or may not identify with institutional religion. She is also a much loved retreat leader at Ammerdown: “Margaret gave us an abundance of gentle yet thought-provoking insights which, together with her lively sense of humour, made our time with her a delight and an inspiration”; “She always manages to be deeply spiritual and yet down at everyone’s level. One cannot fault her”. (Participants 2016)
Seeds of Hope in Troubled Times- An Intensive Retreat
Led by: Margate Silf
Please arrive by 6pm on Friday. Retreat ends with lunch on Sunday.
Reasons for hope can be hard to find when so much that is happening in our world feels hopeless. During this weekend we will reflect on some of the many seeds of authentic hope waiting to be planted in our life’s soil today. Where and how might we be part of that planting? There are many different ways in which seeds are carried to the places where they will grow. How might we spread the seeds of hope? Seeds need food and water if they are to grow. How can we help this fragile new growth to flourish, and protect it from what might threaten it? What fruits might it bear, and how can we bring these fruits to a hungry and desperate world?
In addition to the presentations, the weekend will offer time and space for quiet personal reflection, as well as for gathering and sharing our responses to the challenge of holding on to hope in dark and difficult times.
Margaret Silf is an ecumenical lay Christian committed to working across and beyond the denominational divides and to accompanying people on their spiritual journey. She is the author of a number of books on the spiritual journey for 21st century pilgrims who may or may not identify with institutional religion. She is also a much loved retreat leader at Ammerdown: “Margaret gave us an abundance of gentle yet thought-provoking insights which, together with her lively sense of humour, made our time with her a delight and an inspiration”; “She always manages to be deeply spiritual and yet down at everyone’s level. One cannot fault her”. (Participants 2016)
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