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2015 www.leeabbey.org.uk/devon

DEEPER INTO THE COUNTRYSIDE DEEPER INTO COMMUNITY DEEPER INTO GOD 1 Lee Abbey – a very special place Welcome!

Welcome to Lee Abbey, a special place where you are invited to nourish your heart. Our prayer for you elcome to our new programme for 2015. is that you may experience a new depth in the following ways, by going … We have very much appreciated your support over the last Wcouple of years. As you will know, Lee Abbey has two very important strings to her bow. One is the ongoing life of its residential Christian Community. With people joining our Community from eighteen different countries, most of them between 18 and 35 years of age, it is an exciting dynamic as we seek to mentor and equip leaders to go back out into the world to be salt and light for Jesus across the globe. This Community has a committed rule of life and rhythm of prayer and worship, and its main ministry focus is to express hospitality to the thousands of guests who join us here for our conference and retreat programme each year. Our roots are within the Church of England, however our Community are committed Christians from many church denominations and learn to worship and work together here all united in Jesus Christ. Our charity objectives are: “The advancement of the Christian faith worldwide through the ministry of a community or communities of Christians whose shared lives in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit communicate the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ.” This guest focus is our second string. Lee Abbey was originally set up in response to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s call Towards the Conversion of England way back in 1946. In that post-war period the Community consisted of folk from countries including England, Germany and Holland. In those days as today we seek to be a Community of reconciliation. We also serve to help renew and equip the church for mission around the UK and the rest of the world. This is resourced through our weekend Church Groups programme seeking to encourage and equip the “Church gathered” but also through our weekly programme serving to resource the “Church scattered”. Through our arts programme; or science and faith; faith and business; the environment; Fair Trade; literature and culture; leadership track; prayer and renewal weeks; Bible weeks or outdoor weeks (walking, birdwatching, forest church) and schools and youth programme with our Beacon Outdoor Activity Centre, we are here year-round to be God’s welcome to you! It would be lovely to see you in this coming year. Book early to be sure of your favourite accommodation. And please be assured of the prayers and warm welcome of our international Community.

Inside this brochure page Revd David and Pixie Rowe Lee Abbey Speakers for 2015 4 Index to themed events 2015 6 Programme 2015 8 Staying at Lee Abbey 24 Bringing a group to Lee Abbey 27 Youth & children’s ministry at Lee Abbey 28 Deeper into the Countryside Deeper into Community Deeper into God The Beacon at Lee Abbey 29 Lee Abbey has been described as a thin place, in Our 280-acre site is yours to explore as part of Welcome to our home! We seek to be God’s Self catering options at Lee Abbey 30 the rugged and dramatic Exmoor National Park. welcome to you, offering the truly international the sense that God is felt to be very near. Guests Discover the beautiful woodland, streams and hospitality and friendship of a worldwide are renewed, refreshed and challenged each Deeper into the Countryside at Lee Abbey 31 coastline – come and go as you please at your Christian Community. week as they find rest and nourishment away Lynton North Devon EX35 6JJ Deeper into Community at Lee Abbey 32 own pace. Our wide variety of traditions and Christian from a driven world. Widen your horizons, refresh your senses, and experience is available to you our guests as we The unique blend of community, teaching and Tel 01598 752621 Fax 01598 752619 Deeper into God at Lee Abbey 33 enjoy God’s creation. seek to serve you and invite you to join with us worship set against the splendour of God’s Email: [email protected] Lee Abbey in 10 34 For more details of things to do and where to go as we journey deeper into Community. creation testifies to a very special place. see page 31. To read more about Community living see page For more about places of spiritual refreshment Online booking: www.leeabbey.org.uk/devon Lee Abbey - Be first to know 36 32. at Lee Abbey see page 33. www.facebook.com/leeabbeydevon Important information - Booking 37 www.twitter.com/leeabbeydevon Important information - Your journey 39

2 3 Jamie & Kate Robinson have been a The Lee Abbey Team includes experienced pastors and Roger Wagner is a painter and part of the Lee Abbey Community with speakers and offers creative ways to think afresh about poet with work in collections around their two young daughters since 2012. what it means to be the church in the world today; they the world including the Ashmolean Lee Abbey Speakers for 2015 With their experience of leading worship will work with individuals, groups and churches to help museum in Oxford. In 2014 he painted in a number of different churches and maximise your time away. the first portrait of the Archbishop of Canterbury. settings, their heart is to encourage Lyfe is a small group resource run by Bible Society, Christ-centred worship in all areas of life. designed to help you seek a richer relationship with God Ron Bushyager – see page 14 Adrian Snell is a composer and music David & Pixie Rowe. David has been through the Bible, and in the company of others. Bible Society exists to offer the Bible to the world. Jane Inglis & Vicky Bell were both widowed at a young Dr Ruth Bancewicz is a research therapist. Some of his work has been warden of Lee Abbey since 2008. He age, and met at a Care for the Family event which They make Scriptures available where there are none. Martin Lloyd-Williams is the rector of St Michael’s associate at The Faraday Institute for broadcast on National Radio [The has served in church leadership for over They work to help the church engage with the Bible supports those who have been widowed early in life. Without in the centre of Bath. He is married to Jackie Virgin and The Passion]. Recently his thirty years and has been a conference Science and Religion. Ruth’s PhD is in more effectively. And they endeavour – through the and they have three grown up children one of whom, journey alongside children and young speaker both in the UK and overseas. Jane Maycock is an Anglican priest genetics, she loves being outdoors, and arts, education, media and politics – to make the Bible Benedict, has Down’s syndrome. When Ben was born people with special needs at Three Ways School in For a number of years he was a member with experience in parish ministry, is a member of City Church, Cambridge. available, accessible and credible in our culture. his godfather found a classical painting of the baby Bath featured on Radio 4 in their Sunday Worship of Breadrock Theatre Company and a worship leader selection, training and theological Jesus depicted as having Downs syndrome and this programme. Bishop Bob Evens has led several in a variety of churches. Pixie is a mother of four education, and now as a free-lance Sarah Prentice is a graphic designer started a train a thought which keeps going. Retreats at Lee Abbey. He recently and passionate fair trade advocate. American, shop writer. Her Advent book, Windows on a and illustrator and was a member of the Alissa Mihai has been drawing, printing and keeping retired to Cheltenham, having served as manager and cook book writer, she has served in Hidden World, was published by SPCK Michael Mitton is a freelance writer, Lee Abbey Community between 2008–11. sketchbooks from childhood onwards and uses it to Bishop of Crediton, supporting our local churches with David for over 30 years. in 2012, and God, Church etc in 2013. speaker and spiritual director, and is the She teaches art and inspirers creativity both express and respond to her surroundings. She is community in North Devon. half-time officer for Fresh Expressions in even from the timid! convinced that being creative is a dynamic part of all David Widdows, a former Lee Abbey Jane Williams – see page 9 the Derby Diocese. He is also the non- our relationships whether with God, the environment, Brian Draper is a writer, broadcaster, chaplain, is now rector of Wiveliscombe Bishop Stephen Cottrell is the bishop Jennifer Rees Larcombe has walked stipendiary priest-in-charge of St.Paul’s other people or ourselves. retreat guide and facilitator. He is and the Hills, just over the far side of of Chelmsford. He is a well-known writer through many dark times, but now runs Derby. He has written a number of author of Spiritual Intelligence, Less Exmoor. and speaker on evangelism, spirituality Beauty From Ashes, a place of healing books including Restoring the Woven Cord and Andy Lester is the Conservation is More, Labyrinth and What Matters and catechesis. He is one of the Director of the Christian wildlife charity Debbie Lewer is senior lecturer in and encouragement for anyone who Dreaming of Home. Most, and regularly presents BBC Radio authors of the popular and widely used A Rocha UK. He is an active speaker, Modern European History of Art at the longs for a deeper connection with God. Emmaus and Pilgrim courses. Among 4’s Thought for the Day. He is an experienced retreat Monique Sliedrecht studied painting ecologist, community activist and University of Glasgow. his recent books are Do Nothing to Change your Life; guide and has helped to pioneer the contemporary use at Leith School of Art and has worked qualified environmental consultant. Jim Graham was ordained to the Discovering what happens when you stop; Hit the of labyrinths. as director of arts and hospitality at Baptist ministry in 1956 and has spent Ground Kneeling; Seeing Leadership Differently and Andy Perry is married to Fi and they Duncan MacLean is a Baptist minister, Freswick Castle in the far north of the past 47 years serving Gold Hill Christ in the Wilderness, reflecting on the paintings have 3 grown up children. He is vicar Charlie & Anita Cleverly moved ten a companion of the Northumbria Scotland. Currently she works in her Baptist Church in Buckinghamshire; by Stanley Spencer. He is married to Rebecca and they of St Mary’s Longfleet, Poole which is a years ago from inner city Paris to lead Community, and he and his wife Lesley studio in Edinburgh whilst continuing first as pastor, then director of external have three boys. thriving Anglican church on the South St Aldates, a large student church run a community retreat house. He has her role as an ambassador for the Wayfarer Trust. and house of prayer for all nations at ministries and in 2011 pastor emeritus. Jim’s passion Coast. He is also a co-leader of the New a passion to see a re-imagined church Stephen Gaukroger is the founder- the heart of Oxford. Their books and today is to see God’s kingdom come on earth as it is in Nigel Halliday has been lecturing and Wine CSW summer conference and a better equipped to engage with our rapidly changing director of Clarion Trust International, teachings communicate a practical learning and a heaven - as Jesus taught us to pray so long ago - and writing on the history of art for more canon of Salisbury Cathedral. culture. which exists to equip the worldwide heart longing to know God and to seek His healing that Scripture would be realistically lived out in our decades than he cares to think about church for leadership, mission & Angela Butler is a retired priest presence. Graham Swinerd is currently a writer, everyday lives. (samples available at www.nigelhalliday. evangelism. He is a prolific author and living in Newquay who continues her speaker and a university visitor at org). He is also one of the leaders of has written more than 20 books during ministry through supporting a group Chris & David Mitchell Chris Mitchell Southampton University. He was a John Bell is a member of the Wild Hope Church, Greatham. 26 years of pastoral ministry, many of which have of coastal parishes nearby and the is passionate about using creative fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society Goose Resource Group, a project of The been widely translated. He is extensively involved in Diocesan Evangelism Committee. Prior processes for personal development, throughout his working life, and is Iona Community, engaged with enabling Open Doors is an international ministry serving Christian initiatives in the UK and over the last ten to retirement she was a part time parish drawing on her professional training now an advisor to Lee Abbey on their lay and ordained leadership. He lectures, persecuted Christians and churches worldwide. preaches and conducts seminars across years has had opportunities to speak to Christian priest and part time advisor in evangelism and mission (social work) and especially 8 weeks in the Iona recently established star-gazing activity. Having spent They supply Bibles, leadership training, literacy the denominations. leaders and engage in evangelism in over 25 countries in St. Albans and then Gloucester Dioceses . community running their craft centre. David Mitchell most of his life – up to age 51 – as an agnostic scientist, programmes, livelihood support and advocacy services. he is now a passionate advocate for the view that worldwide. trained as a counsellor and mentor. He has been part John Bryant is professor emeritus of Angela Seaton-Mills is a former lay science is God’s revelation in nature. Paul Bradbury is married to Emily of a number of groups exploring personal growth. For Steve Silvester is rector of St chaplain at Lee Abbey and now works Biological Sciences at the University of and they have 2 teenage children. He most of his working life he was a family lawyer. Exeter, former president of the Society Nic’s, Nottingham and Chaplain to as a therapist, spiritual director and Gretel White has a passion for creation and is a pioneer minister in Poole where he for Experimental Biology and former Nottingham Forest FC. He and Jane itinerant minister. sustainability, expressed in various crafts including the is seeking to grow new communities of Chris Jagger Dr Christopher Jagger chair of Christians in Science. His have three adult daughters. They love use of recycled materials. disciples amongst unchurched people. (MBE, MBBS, DObstRCOG, PhD) particular interests are genes, DNA and walking, ballroom dancing and leading a Rev Annie Naish is Missioner for the has a long term commitment to the Guy & Jebs Bridgewater love coming bioethics. He is a regular writer and speaker on these Paula Gooder is a writer and lecturer vibrant church. Lee Abbey Movement and has a passion Christian Healing Ministry, a doctorate back to Lee Abbey having been on topics and on science-faith and environmental issues. for whole life discipleship through the in Biblical Studies. Her research areas Steven Faux is an award winning in Disaster Response strategies and community with their family in the include the writings of Paul the Apostle, arts, adventure and adversity. John Kemp is a founder trustee of the composer of TV and film scores. He is a Vice President of the Lee Abbey early 90’s. Since then they have lived in New Testament Interpretation and the Gloucester where Guy was missioner & DRW charity. Having attended the first also writes orchestral-choral music for Barry & Mary Kissell have been Movement. His interests include tennis, health- development of Ministry in the New cathedral canon, and are now based in workshop held in the UK in 1992 he concert performance and commercial involved in Christian ministry for over promotion and water sports. Testament Period but her passion is to Sussex where he is vicar of Horsham. found it so helpful in his own recovery release. He is ordained, and works 40 years. They moved to Central London ignite people’s enthusiasm for reading the Bible today Chris Leonard has 20 books published. that he has been involved ever since. on the ministry team at St Michael’s 13 years ago and are involved in local and so she lectures in subjects much wider than just She loves leading creative writing Ian Coffey has lead churches and now John is very community-minded and churches near where they live and some her research interests. Without, in central Bath. workshops and holidays, especially helps train a new generation of leaders is involved with several other voluntary organisations of the newer ministries further afield. Stuart Townend is one of today’s seeing people achieve more than they as vice principal of Moorlands College. both in the UK and oversees. The team from Prepare/Enrich have significant The Beacon team is a group of trained instructors Married to Ruth, they have four sons experience in working with couples using these well leading worship songwriters, with expect. John Perry is a former warden of Lee who will be alongside guests throughout their and seven grandchildren. established and proven materials. hymns such as “In Christ alone” and Abbey Devon and executive chairman stay. Part of the Lee Abbey International Christian Christopher Southgate teaches at “How deep the Father’s love” being sung Ian Paul studied maths and made of the Lee Abbey Movement; former Community, the team’s objective is to facilitate new Exeter University and is Principal of the One of the key aims of Renovaré is to help Christians in churches around the world. He is chocolate before training for ordination bishop of Southampton and Chelmsford, skills, development and team building through a wide South-West Ministry Training Course. live a balanced spiritual life. Renovaré provide married with three grown up children, and studying for a PhD in the chairman of Christian Solidarity range of activities. His teaching is informed both by his resources which help people to learn, to pray, to share and lives in Brighton. interpretation of Revelation. A former Worldwide. Married to Marilyn their background as a scientist and by his experiences and, most importantly, to encourage one worked as a spiritual dean of studies at St John’s Nottingham, combined families would fill a bus! another on the journey of discipleship. Tim Lomax is vicar of Bayston Hill, Becky Widdows later career as a poet. director at Trinity College, Bristol for Ian is now a freelance speaker and writer. He is married Shrewsbury, a church community that to Maggie, has three children and is an inveterate Jon & Alison Sweeney practice as counsellors Rob & Verity Eastwood Dewing Rob is adventurously re-imagining it’s part many years and at Lee Abbey as a lay Dave Hopwood was the Creative Arts chocoholic. specialising in couple therapy at Central Counselling is Lee Abbey’s Pastoral Director and in God’s mission. He has a passion for chaplain. She now works freelance in Director at Lee Abbey for many years & Training Service in Southampton. They also offer Verity has a roving creative brief. Before the relationship between worship and spiritual direction, retreat work and and is a writer and speaker. He attempts Inger Denniston & Rosemary Burrage Inger (from couple therapy training and additionally run courses & coming to Lee Abbey, Verity trained as mission and is an author and song counselling. to communicate the Bible in a friendly, Norway) was taught embroidery by her grandmother a potter and worked as an art teacher writer. Tim is married to Kate who is associate vicar in accessible style, drawing on film, TV, workshops for couples in their role with Southampton is a trainer, and has not looked back since! She has been running and artist in residence in various contexts. Rob has the same church and they have three children aged 13, Beverley Shepherd adverts, news, humour, the internet and anything else Community Family Trust. writer and executive coach. In 2011 she tapestry courses at Lee Abbey since they began. spent 12 years in parish ministry and was area dean of 12 and 11. which happens to be around that he can make use of. established PrayerWorks on behalf of Rosemary, a librarian, has a great love of all kinds of Justin Stratis – see page 10 Petersfield. handiwork, and especially lace-making. Like Inger, Vittoria Hancock is a Welsh priest, LICC, seeking to encourage and equip David Nussbaum is chief executive of she loves encouraging others to try their hand at Lee Abbey Estate Team ‘Get out and stay out!’ is the Roger Jones is a lay reader in a church creative storyteller, writer and Christians in the workplace. Her books WWF-UK and Chair of Transparency something creative. invitation to join the estate working party. Led by the in Birmingham, where he also helps to evangelist. She is passionate about include Insight into Stress and Created International UK. He has two degrees Community and by a committed team of experienced lead the music ministry. In 1984, Roger living life in all its fullness. as a Woman. in theology, and one in finance (and an James Denniston is a former Lee and knowledgeable volunteers you will have the gave up teaching to become involved in honorary doctorate). He and his wife Abbey chaplain. Together with his wife opportunity to engage first hand in caring for our little full-time Christian Music. In addition Women of Worth Rachel, Claire and Alex from have four adult children. Inger, they lead Bible teaching, and bit of God’s creation. to writing and performing musicals, Roger also directs ‘Women of Worth’ work amongst some of the most serve as spiritual directors on retreats. Christian Music Ministries, (CMM). He is married to vulnerable women in the slums of India and Africa. They share a passion for walking and Mary. They have four children and two grandchildren. They are passionate about all women thriving and exploring Exmoor and the North Devon coast. reaching their full potential. See www.wowuk.org. 4 5 Index to themed events 2015 Page Men’s events Page Making use of our wonderful estate and outdoor activities to get to know one another, ourselves and God better HOLIDAY WEEKS (* conferences marked also run during main school holidays) 24 - 26 April Band of Brothers @ The Beacon BEACON TEAM 14 A chance for all ages to come away with family, friends or alone, to have fun and go deeper with God 11 - 13 September Band of Brothers @ The Beacon BEACON TEAM 21 HOLIDAYWEEK 1 - 7 April Easter 2015 LEE ABBEY TEAM 13 16 - 18 October Dads and Lads @ The Beacon Centre BEACON TEAM 23 Bible Weeks Outdoor weeks Digging deeper into God’s word Enjoy the wonders of God’s creation in the beauty of Exmoor and the North Devon Coast 19 - 23 January Ordinary God DAVE HOPWOOD 8 23 - 27 March Walk & Talk: Take Heart – encouragement for the journey JAMES & INGER DENNISTON 12 9 - 13 February The God who calls – Genesis and the love of God JANE WILLIAMS 9 11 - 15 May Our Eternal Hope: Walking the Way of Resurrection JAMES & INGER DENNISTON 15 2 - 6 March Unshakeable Hope – Enduring Melody! DAVID ROWE 11 18 - 22 May The Gift of Birds DAVID WIDDOWS, TONY BLACKMORE 16 7 - 12 April Surprised by Jesus TIM LOMAX 13 1 - 7 June Midsummer walks on Exmoor JAMES DENNISTON 17 13 - 17 April The Sun of Righteousness Rises with Healing in His Wings DAVID ROWE 13 13 - 19 July Coastal Challenge 2 JAMES & INGER DENNISTON 19 20 - 24 April Faith and Faultlines JOHN BELL 14 21 - 25 September Exploring the Trinity JAMES & INGER DENNISTON 21 8 - 12 June Gathered for Power JIM GRAHAM 17 Relational 6 - 10 July Postcards from the Edge IAN COFFEY 19 Deepening our relationship with God as we enjoy and deepen our relationships with others 20 - 24 July Gods of Our Age IAN PAUL 20 9 - 13 March Friends and Past Community week LEE ABBEY TEAM 11 22 - 29 August Happy Holy Days! GUY & JEBS BRIDGEWATER 20 13 - 15 March Friends and Past Community weekend DAVID ROWE, PIXIE ROWE 11 28 September - 2 October Journeying Deeper into Faith BOB EVENS 22 27 - 30 March Ordinands 2015 BISHOP STEPHEN COTTRELL 12 5 - 9 October Joseph – Not Just a Snappy Dresser ROB EASTWOOD DEWING 22 1 - 4 May Divorce Recovery Workshop JOHN KEMP 15 12 - 15 October Colossians Reloaded BIBLE SOCIETY, PAULA GOODER, 15 - 17 May Mums and Sons @ The Beacon BEACON TEAM 15 RENOVARÉ, LEE ABBEY TEAM 22 22 - 24 May Family Activity Break @ The Beacon BEACON TEAM 16 Creative & Performing Arts 5 - 7 June Dads and Daughters @ The Beacon BEACON TEAM 17 Using our senses and all God’s gifts to engage with him more deeply 12 - 14 June Positively Single in the Family of God ANNIE NAISH 17 19 - 23 January Printing Psalms ALISSA MIHAI, 3 - 5 July Rediscover Your Riches Together JON & ALISON SWEENEY 19 VERITY EASTWOOD DEWING 8 10 - 12 July 18 – 30s Weekend at the Beacon BEACON TEAM 19 26 - 30 January Tapestry of Life: Restoring the Soul INGER DENNISTON,ROSEMARY BURRAGE 8 1 - 7 August Single Parent Families week @ the Beacon JANE INGLIS & VICKY BELL 20 16 - 20 February Fearfully and Wonderfully Made ADRIAN SNELL, 8 - 14 August Bereaved Families @ The Beacon JANE INGLIS & VICKY BELL 20 MARTIN LLOYD-WILLIAMS 10 23 - 25 October Keep Fit for Marriage PREPARE/ENRICH TEAM 23 2 - 6 March Slow Down and Draw Something MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT, Retreats VERITY EASTWOOD DEWING 11 A chance to meet God by stepping aside and taking time away to let our hearts be renewed 11 - 15 May FindingSpace CHRIS & DAVID MITCHELL 15 2 - 6 February Individually Guided Retreats BOB EVENS 9 22 - 26 June Art and the Bible NIGEL HALLIDAY 18 16 - 20 March Lent Retreat BECKY WIDDOWS 12 13 - 19 July Encounters on the Way DAVID ROWE, DEBBIE LEWER, 27 April - 1 May Individually Guided Retreat BECKY WIDDOWS 14 MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT, STEVEN FAUX 19 6 - 10 July Individually Guided Retreat MICHAEL MITTON 19 1 - 8 August Mary Magdalene – A week to learn a musical! ROGER JONES 20 12 - 16 October Individually Guided Retreat BECKY WIDDOWS 22 7 - 11 September Joy in the Journey – Art week SARAH PRENTICE 21 26 - 30 October Making my Heart Sing: Voices from the Psalms LEE ABBEY TEAM 23 14 - 18 September The Paths of Grace STUART TOWNEND 21 28 September - 2 October Tapestry of Life GRETEL WHITE, VITTORIA HANCOCK 22 Science and faith 19 - 23 October Creative Writing: Passing Places CHRIS LEONARD 23 Exploring how knowing more about the wonders of God’s world can lead us to understand him better 23 - 25 October The Closeness of God: A journey through the Psalms ROGER WAGNER, STEVEN FAUX 23 23 - 27 March Looking Up and Looking Around: God, Science and Nature GRAHAM SWINERD, JOHN BRYANT 12 18 - 22 May Beauty, Wonder and Awe in Science and Christianity RUTH BANCEWICZ 16 Discipleship 29 June - 3 July Glory and Longing CHRISTOPHER SOUTHGATE 18 Taking us deeper as we seek to walk more closely with Jesus in every area of life 26 - 30 January Rhythms of Grace BEVERLEY SHEPHERD 8 Self discovery 9 - 13 February Seasons of the Spirit MICHAEL MITTON 9 Discover the person God has made and allow him to shape you more into the person he longs for you to become 23 - 27 February What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple of Jesus? JUSTIN STRATIS 10 20 - 24 April Contemplation for Activists RON BUSHYAGER 14 13 - 17 April Unwrapping Christ for the World DUNCAN MACLEAN 13 29 June - 3 July Doors into Prayer BECKY WIDDOWS 18 27 April - 1 May Hunger and Thirst ANDY PERRY 14 Wholeness & healing 25 - 29 May Single to Tarshish Please! PAUL BRADBURY 16 Jesus brought healing and wholeness to those he met in all sorts of ways. How can he do the same in and through us today? 25 - 29 May Unforced Rhythms of Grace BRIAN DRAPER 16 2 - 6 February Streams of Living Water ANGELA SEATON-MILLS 9 8 - 12 June Sing/Enlarge/Establish CHARLIE & ANITA CLEVERLY 17 22 - 26 June Reconnecting with God JENNIFER REES LARCOMBE 18 15 - 19 June A Celtic Journey ANGELA BUTLER 18 26 - 28 June When You Came, God Grew OPEN DOORS 18 Women’s events 25 July - 1 August Heartquakes STEVE SILVESTER 20 A chance to come away with other women and get to know them, yourself and God better 15 - 22 August Praise Him At All Times JAMIE & KATE ROBINSON 20 26 - 28 June Mums and Daughters @ The Beacon BEACON TEAM 18 7 - 11 September Revolution of Love DAVID ROWE 21 10 - 12 July The WOW Factor! THE WOW TEAM 19 21 - 25 September Come Wind, Come Fire BARRY AND MARY KISSELL 21 18 - 20 September Soul Sisters @ The Beacon BEACON TEAM 21 16 - 18 October Learning to Walk Again LYFE TEAM, RENOVARÉ 22 19 - 23 October Heart, Soul and Strength JOHN PERRY, CHRIS JAGGER 23 Working parties 26 - 30 October The Gospel and the Public Square STEPHEN GAUKROGER 23 Come and work on the beautiful Lee Abbey estate and enjoy all the benefits of a few days at Lee Abbey at a reduced rate as well 23 - 27 February Estate Working Party LEE ABBEY ESTATE TEAM 10 Justice & environment 15 - 19 June Estate Working Party LEE ABBEY ESTATE TEAM 18 Responding to God’s call to act justly, do mercy and walk humbly 5 - 9 October Estate Working Party LEE ABBEY ESTATE TEAM 22 8 - 15 August Jubilee for Creation! ANDY LESTER, DAVID NUSSBAUM 20 YOUTH CAMPS Literature conferences Fun summer weeks where young people explore life, meaning and faith Looking at how literature can help us to better understand God and our place within his big story 25 July - 8 August The Field - First Camp (18-30s) 29 30 January - 1 February Darkness, Dust and Dæmons JANE MAYCOCK 8 8 - 22 August Over the Hill - Second Camp (13-18s) 29

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16 - 18 January (Fri-Sun) 23 - 25 January (Fri-Sun) 30 January - 1 February (Fri-Sun) 2 - 6 February (Mon-Fri) Lee Abbey Team Lee Abbey Team R Jane Maycock Bob Evens Renew, Refresh, Resource R Renew, Refresh, Resource Darkness, dust and dæmons Individually Guided Retreats Jane Williams These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends Exploring the world of ‘His Dark Materials’, Come and deepen your relationship with God Jane Williams is a tutor in theology at St Mellitus Philip Pullman’s best-selling trilogy on this silent, individually guided retreat. Our designed for individual Christians, small groups are designed for individual Christians, small College, the Church of England’s newest theological and churches to strengthen their relationship groups and churches. See 16-18 January for more Imaginary worlds in books ostensibly written for team of experienced spiritual directors will college. Jane is the author of a number of books, with each other, to deepen their relationship information. children have often provided ways for authors to accompany you, offering everyone a daily one- with God, and to learn how to be salt and light Programme code 60a explore profound issues. Northern Lights, The to-one session. Each day a Holy Communion including Approaching Christmas, Approaching Easter more effectively in their local communities and From £120 Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass are a great service will include a short reflection by and Faces of Christ. She spent part of her childhood places of work. read. As we take a look at the world Pullman experienced retreat leader Becky Widdows. at Lee Abbey, when her father was Warden. Programme code 58a 26 -30 January (Mon-Fri) creates, we’ll consider what he says about things (Additional information will be sent at the • The God who Calls • 9-13 February From £120 Beverley Shepherd like the human soul, the nature of the church, time of booking.) Numbers are limited to a Rhythms of Grace the world we live in and human destiny. How maximum of 20.. 19 - 23 Jan (Mon-Fri) Jesus promises that his yoke is easy and his does this relate to Christian belief? Programme code 63igr SILENT RETREAT 9 -13 February (Mon-Fri) Dave Hopwood burden light, yet for many of us life feels like a Programme code 61a From £300 Muchwill of bethis in retreat silence Jane Williams Ordinary God juggling act. The differing expectations of work, From £240 The God who calls – Genesis and the love of God Jesus was a man for his time, always relevant family, church and friends can all add to the Engaging with the book of Genesis, we will focus on particular themes and passages. For example, and contemporary, speaking the kind of sense of pressure. The week is an opportunity God and the goodness of creation; unfaithful people of faith; prayer and mysticism in the language everyone could understand. The to stop, regain our bearings, and seek God’s patriarchs; dysfunctional families; women at the heart of the covenant and God intends good for ordinary people loved him and the religious wisdom for how to live in His unforced rhythms us. elite were amazed at him. Come and rediscover of grace. Programme code 65a the Jesus who is still relevant and contemporary Programme code 61a From £240 today. The man from Galilee who still speaks From £240 the language of the people and has a heart for 9 -13 February (Mon-Fri) 13-15 February (Fri-Sun) the ordinary. Michael Mitton Lee Abbey Team R Programme code 59a Seasons of the Spirit Renew, Refresh, Resource From £240 In our journey through life, and walk with God These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends we can find ourselves in different ‘seasons of are designed for individual Christians, small 19 - 23 Jan (Mon-Fri) 2 - 6 February (Mon-Fri) the spirit’. There can be times when we find groups and churches. See 16-18 January for more Alissa Mihai & Angela Seaton-Mills ourselves facing experiences of loss and decline information. Verity Eastwood-Dewing Streams of Living Water (autumn), dark nights of the soul (winter), a Programme code 66a Printing Psalms Jesus declared that rivers of living water would season of new life and opportunities (spring), From £120 The book of Psalms is packed full of wonderful flow from the inmost being of anyone who and times of light, hope and fruitfulness imagery. Using a variety of techniques of believed in Him (John 7:38). However, in (summer). In all these, we need the Holy Spirit printing and drawing, we will respond to reality many of us discover that this is not our to enable us to live fully in each season. some of this rich heritage. Open to anybody experience. Living water brings life, renewal Programme code 65b who wants to engage with scripture visually- and change to those who receive it and those From £240 those with much art experience and complete who receive this living water affect, change and novices! influence the culture in which we live. We will Programme code 59b explore how we can be more open to receive From £240 living water and what blocks the flow so that we can find personal, emotional and spiritual wholeness and maturity; enabling us to become 26 - 30 January (Mon-Fri) catalysts for influencing and changing our Inger Denniston culture. “Very thought & Rosemary Burrage Programme code 63b Tapestry of Life: restoring the soul From £240 provoking and We love to see how the Lord uses this peace-filled form of creativity to restore the soul – especially for those facing stressful situations in their everyday lives. Come and join us for tapestry, 6 - 8 February (Fri-Sun) challenging.” embroidery or any other handiwork you’d like to work on. We will be teaching Hardanger, Black Lee Abbey Team R work and other styles for those who want to try something new; or bring your own project and Renew, Refresh, Resource enjoy working alongside us. Beginners are very welcome and there is absolutely no competition! These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends Each day will include times of worship and reflection on the way the Lord is at work in the tapestry are designed for individual Christians, small of our lives; and there will be opportunities for prayer. groups and churches. See 16-18 January for more Materials can be provided for a small charge. Numbers are limited. information. Programme code 61b 2 nights from £120 From £240 Programme code 64a

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23 - 27 February (Mon-Fri) 2 - 6 March (Mon-Fri) 6 - 8 March (Fri-Sun) Justin Stratis Monique Sliedrecht & Lee Abbey Team R What does it mean to be Justin Stratis Verity Eastwood Dewing Renew, Refresh, Resource a disciple of Jesus? Slow down and draw something These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are designed for individual Christians, small groups The example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer There is something very stilling about drawing and churches to strengthen their relationship with each other, to deepen their relationship with ‘Discipleship is commitment to Christ. Because and painting. You learn to see things afresh. God, and to learn how to be salt and light more effectively in their local communities and places of Christ exists, he must be followed.’ So wrote Come and engage mind, heart and hands in the work. Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Discipleship, a text wonderful natural setting of Lee Abbey. Programme code 72a which has now challenged generations of Programme code 71a From £136 Christians to reject ‘cheap grace’ for the ‘costly From £260 grace’ of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This series of talks will look at Bonhoeffer’s life and writings in order to challenge us to think about what Lee Abbey Friends authentic Christian discipleship might look like Justin Stratis is Tutor in Christian 16 - 20 February (Mon-Fri) in the twenty first century. Doctrine at Trinity College Bristol. Adrian Snell & Programme code 69a The Lee Abbey Friends of Jesus are an essential Martin Lloyd-Williams From £296 Prior to entering the world of Fearfully and Wonderfully Made academic theology, he worked at part of the Lee Abbey Movement and have These words, taken from perhaps the most • Group weekends in a number of local churches in the provided vital prayer cover for our work and intimate and beautiful Psalm (139), also January & February: Northeast of the United States, most ministry since the Movement started in 1946. challenge us profoundly. How many of us are From £99 for bookings of often as a church musician. As a able to live the kind of lives you might expect to All our ministries – in Bristol, Birmingham, 10 or more theological educator, his aim is to flow from that depth of affirmation? Adrian convince students of the explosive London and Devon – are dependent on the and Martin will invite us to explore the potential of the gospel for life, implications of these words from committed, prayerful support of the Lee Abbey 23 - 27 February (Mon-Fri) ministry, and mission. Justin resides many points of view, using all our HOLIDAY Lee Abbey Estate Team WEEK in Stoke Bishop, Bristol with his wife Friends. Could you be a Lee Abbey Friend? senses. Estate Working Party Programme code 67a Enjoy the great outdoors and join our team Melissa and three young children, From £296 with practical tasks on our stunning estate this Jamie, Callie, and Malcolm. 9 - 13 March (Mon-Fri) 13 - 15 March (Fri-Sun) week. As a bonus you get a reduced rate and • What does it mean to be a Lee Abbey Team David & Pixie Rowe 20 -22 February (Fri-Sun) the afternoons and evenings for a satisfying Disciple of Jesus? Friends and Friends AND Lee Abbey Team rest. There will be tasks to suit most levels of R • 23-27 February Past Community week PAST COMMUNITY weekend Renew, Refresh, Resource physical ability. This will be a week for all the Friends of Lee This will be a weekend for all the Friends of Lee These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are Please bring suitable clothing including good Abbey and past community members to gather Abbey and past community members to gather designed for individual Christians, small groups footwear and waterproofs. The work requires 27 February - 1 March (Fri-Sun) for a time of teaching, worship and fellowship for a time of teaching, worship and fellowship and churches to strengthen their relationship you to be fit and able. If you are unsure whether Lee Abbey Team R together. together, led by David and Pixie Rowe. with each other, to deepen their relationship you could manage this sort of work, please Renew, Refresh, Resource These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are Programme code 73a Programme code 74a with God, and to learn how to be salt and light phone before booking. designed for individual Christians, small groups From £260 From £142 more effectively in their local communities and Programme code 69wpy and churches. See 6-8 March for further details. Combined 6 nights special price from £378 places of work. From £172 Programme code 70a full board (Mon-Sun) Programme code 68a From £120 Code 73a & 74a From £120 2 - 6 March (Fri-Sun) David Rowe Unshakeable Hope – “Very helpful, my Enduring Melody! Paul wrote to Titus with the words “The grace of children thoroughly God has dawned upon the world with healing for all people.” That grace is poured out in a enjoyed it too.” person, Jesus. This week will be an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the amazing grace of God and trace an enduring melody from the dawn of time and into eternity. David Rowe, Warden of the Lee Abbey Community, will lead us as we explore a fresh encounter with the unshakeable love of Christ. Programme code 71b From £260 10 • 20% Ministers discount now on all bookings • To book call 01598 752621 11 March April (continued)

Sun 15 March 23 - 27 March (Mon-Fri) 1 - 7 April (Wed-Tue) Local Churches Evening Graham Swinerd & John Bryant Lee Abbey Team See page 24. 5.45 for 6.30 pm. No charge. Looking up and looking Easter 2015 around: God, Science and Nature Celebrating Easter at Lee Abbey is an 16 - 20 March (Mon-Fri) How do the latest findings of science inform unforgettable event! Becky Widdows us about how awesome is our creator God? With our unique combination of performance Lent Retreat The beautiful setting and the brilliance of the events, outdoor environment, grand house, Come and deepen your relationship with God night sky at Lee Abbey make it a delightful welcoming Community, and inspirational on this silent, individually guided retreat. place to explore this question. The speakers worship, the Easter story comes alive Our team of experienced spiritual directors have very different fields of scientific expertise as we travel through the journey will accompany you, offering everyone a daily which complement each other very well. together. A great family holiday HOLIDAYWEEK one-to-one session. Each day an optional The conference is for scientists and non- week. Holy Communion service will include a short scientists alike and will ask ‘What do science Programme code 80a reflection by experienced retreat leader and scripture tell us about the creation of From £395 Becky Widdows. (Additional information the heavens and the Earth, and about the will be sent at the time of booking.) origins of life on Earth?’ The week will include 7 - 12 April (Tue to Sun) SILENT RETREAT Muchwill of bethis in retreat silence opportunities to ‘look around’ at the emerging Tim Lomax Programme code 74a signs of Spring and, weather permitting, Surprised by Jesus From £142 to ‘look up’ at the stars using Lee Abbey’s Faith is an adventure with Jesus but sometimes astronomical equipment. (for all sorts of reasons) we don’t see or 20 - 22 March (Fri-Sun) Programme code 77a recognise Him on the journey. By exploring key Lee Abbey Team R From £260 aspects of the post-resurrection Bible narrative Renew, Refresh, Resource (with the help of songs, movie clips and art) we These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are 23 - 27 March (Mon-Fri) will see how preoccupation, distraction, doubt designed for individual Christians, small groups James and Inger Denniston and pain are just some of the barriers Jesus and churches to strengthen their relationship Walk and Talk; TAKE HEART - helps us to overcome as He surprises with each other, to deepen their relationship us with His presence, hospitality, ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE JOURNEY HOLIDAY with God, and to learn how to be salt and light comfort and calling. WEEK 13 - 17 April (Mon-Fri) Come and receive the refreshment and encouragement of the Holy Spirit through worship, teaching Duncan MacLean more effectively in their local communities and Programme code 81a and prayer, and then revel in the beauty of God’s creation on our walks through the stunning Unwrapping Christ for the World places of work.Programme code 76a From £325 scenery of Exmoor and the dramatic North Devon coastline in early spring. The teaching and walks How can respectability get in the way of radical From £136 will be led by Revd James Denniston (former Lee Abbey chaplain) and his wife Inger who are both discipleship? Do we try to tame or tidy Jesus? 13 - 17 April (Mon-Fri) passionate about the way that the Lord speaks and encourages us through his wonderful creation. How? David Rowe Each day there will be a choice of three walks: long (8-10 miles), medium (5-7 miles) and How prepared are we to be true to the story The sun of righteousness short (under 3 miles: afternoon only). You will need good walking footwear, appropriate we’ve been given? Join the Northumbria rises with healing in his wings clothing (including rain gear) and a small rucksack for your packed lunch. It may be Community as we seek to discover a new way It is truly amazing how treasures can be necessary to share lifts on some days to reach the start and end point. for living that can impart the love of Christ to a found in the darkest of places. It’s hard to Programme code 77b world in need. get any darker than the cross… but then on From £260 Programme code 82b Easter Sunday death is destroyed as the sun of From £260 27 - 30 March (Fri-Mon) righteousness rises with healing in his wings. During this week our Warden, David Rowe, Bishop Stephen Cottrell 17 - 19 April (Fri-Sun) Ordinands 2015 will explore how the hidden God bursts forth into new life and a new dawn breaks for those Lee Abbey Team This is a retreat for all Ordinands and their Renew, Refresh, Resource R families seeking a time of teaching, worship caught in the darkness. Be prepared to never be These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are and fellowship together as we take a look at the same again…. designed for individual Christians, small groups issues facing today’s clergy. These sessions will Programme code 83a and churches. See 20-22 March for further be valuable to young and old regardless of their From £260 details. experience or sphere of leadership and service. Programme code 83a Booking for this conference only through From £136 theological colleges Programme code 78a

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1 - 3 May (Fri-Sun) 11 - 15 May (Mon-Fri) Lee Abbey Team Chris & David Mitchell Renew, Refresh, Resource R Finding Space These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends Use creative play to explore your personal are designed for individual Christians, small journey. Reflect, experiment with colour, groups and churches. See 24-26 April for further materials, words, all harnessed to the task of information. expressing your life as you walk with God. This 20 - 24 April (Mon-Fri) 24 - 26 April (Fri-Sun) 27 April - 1 May (Mon-Fri) Programme code 1a is not an art course but offers space to allow John Bell Lee Abbey Team Andy Perry From £136 your God-given creativity (and, yes, we have all Faith and Faultlines Renew, Refresh, Resource R hunger and thirst been given creativity) to run a little wild – or It is usually when there is a personal tragedy These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are What does it mean for us to hunger and thirst 1 - 4 May (Fri-Mon) at least do a skip and a jump. Chris and David that people ask “Why me? Why us?” Some designed for individual Christians, small groups after the Living God and His ways? How are our John Kemp bring you a taste of their established Bristol blame God, some lose faith as if heaven had and churches to strengthen their relationship appetites permeated and shaped by prevalent Divorce Recovery Workshop programme. guaranteed us a carefree existence. The Bible with each other, to deepen their relationship values in our society? How, in practice, does Module 1 Programme code 4a has a good track record of honesty – both with God, and to learn how to be salt and light Jesus feed our hunger and satisfy our thirst? Have you been through divorce or separation? From £270 the emotional honesty of people who are more effectively in their local communities and We will explore these questions as we consider Or has your relationship irretrievably broken bewildered by circumstances, but also a places of work. how, like the psalmist, we can grow as Christ- down? This course of workshops will enable 11 - 15 May (Mon-Fri) 15 – 17 May (Fri-Sun) spiritual honesty about how a life without risk Programme code 85a followers in the 21st century who ‘hunger and you to understand what you are going through, James and Inger Denniston Lee Abbey Team R is not worth living. In this retreat we look at the From £136 thirst’ more deeply after God. help the process of readjustment and provide Our Eternal Hope: Walking Renew, Refresh, Resource mysteries of providence as well as pain. Programme code 86a support from others in the same situation. At the Way of Resurrection These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends Programme code 84a From £260 Lee Abbey we can also help those struggling Hope is essential! This Eastertide, come and are designed for individual Christians, small From £260 with personal conflicts faced during the delve deeper into the amazing truths of the groups and churches. See 24-26 April for further 27 April - 1 May (Mon-Fri) recovery process. living hope God has in his great mercy given information. 20 - 24 April (Mon-Fri) Becky Widdows Module 2 us through the resurrection of Jesus. Then it’s Programme code 5a Ron Bushyager Individually Guided Retreat If you have attended a Divorce Recovery on with the walking boots and out into the From £136 Contemplation for Activists Come and deepen your relationship with God Workshop before anywhere in the UK and spring scenery of North Devon as we explore Some of the greatest saints renowned for prayer on this silent, individually guided retreat. Our would like to meet up again with others that the wonderful variety of coastal and moorland 15 – 17 May (Fri-Sun) have been through it, then why not come along paths which surround Lee Abbey. Don’t miss (Ignatius, Francis, Teresa) can be thought of 24 - 26 April (Fri-Sun) team of experienced spiritual directors will Beacon Team to the Moving On Workshop and continue your the opportunity to draw close to God through as real activists. They ran ministries, sent out Beacon Team accompany you, offering everyone a daily one- Mums and Sons @ The Beacon journey. the beauty of his creation at this special time of A chance for mums and sons to get away missionaries and spent time in the community Band of Brothers @ The Beacon to-one session. Each day a Holy Communion When booking please state which module you year. together! The Beacon team will provide the making things happen. This retreat is for those A men’s retreat – escape into the adventure in service will include a short reflection by wish to attend. Each day there will be worship and a talk before time and space for you to have lots of fun and who want to take a fresh look at contemplative the rugged and inspiring scenery of Exmoor experienced retreat leader Becky Widdows. See www.drw.org.uk or phone John on 0118 mid-morning coffee; and then a choice of three to build those special memories. Making God practice, exploring ancient methods of prayer as and the Valley of Rocks! Alongside archery, zip (Additional information will be sent at a way of complementing their natural spiritual the time of booking.) Numbers are 9792770 for more details. walks: long (8-11 miles), medium (5-7 miles) the centre of all we do is our aim and you will wire, the climbing wall, mountain boarding SILENT RETREAT Muchwill of bethis in retreat silence Programme code 1drw and short (under 3 miles: afternoon only). You have time together for this in our stunning temperament. You don’t have to be an activist and a host of other activities, we will spend limited to a maximum of 20. From £215 will need good walking footwear, appropriate environment. Our activities always prove to be or a contemplative to attend, just come willing time learning about how men met with God… Programme code 86igr clothing (including raingear) and a small popular, including zip wire, crate stack, indoor to have a look at your spiritual life and engage in the wild. This event is held at the Beacon From £320 8 - 10 May (Fri-Sun) rucksack for your packed lunch. It may be climbing, low ropes, adventure course and with tools that might develop it further. There Activity Centre. Lee Abbey Team necessary to share lifts on some days to reach archery. All children must be over 8 years old. will be a mix of teaching, discussion, prayer Programme code 85b R Renew, Refresh, Resource the start and end point. This event is held at the Beacon Activity Centre. exercises and time outdoors. From £136 Programme code 84b “Hotels are rated by These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends Programme code 4b Programme code 5b From £260 are designed for individual Christians, small From £260 From £136 five stars ... groups and churches. See 24-26 April for further information. Lee Abbey rates Programme code 3a Lee Abbey Ron Bushyager as ten.” From £136 Tea Cottage Ron Bushyager is Associate Pastor at St. Stephen’s Church in Twickenham. He is a chaplain at St. Mellitus Take a short stroll down the hill Theological College and a counsellor/therapist towards the beach and visit our Tea working in central London. Ron is married to Ruth Cottage (open until September). Set (also ordained) and they have two young daughters. in beautifully landscaped gardens, the Tea Cottage offers the chance to • Contemplation for Activists just rest awhile and enjoy a Fairtrade • 20-24 April Devon cream tea whilst listening to the stream that cascades alongside the cottage.

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18 - 22 May (Mon-Fri) 22 – 24 May (Fri-Sun) 25 – 29 May (Mon-Fri) 1 - 7 June (Mon-Sun) Ruth Bancewicz Beacon Team Brian Draper Renovaré Beauty, Wonder and Awe Family Activity Break Unforced Rhythms of Grace The Renovaré Institute for in Science and Christianity This relational weekend break is a perfect How our ‘everyday’ spirituality can help us to find Christian Spiritual Formation Science reveals the beauty of the world, and opportunity for families to get away and bond a new way of being We welcome delegates of the Renovaré scientists often speak of wonder and awe in together, spending quality time learning about Isn’t life, as a Christian, about more than just Institute as the final part of their course on their work. How do these experiences relate to what God has to say about relationships. Lots getting ahead or staying afloat? And if so, spiritual formation. everyday life, and especially to Christianity? of exciting Beacon activities will be on offer how can our spirituality help to make a real How can a Christian worship God with for you to try out together, including zip-wire, difference – to us and the world around us? 1 - 7 June (Mon-Sun) science? Ruth Bancewicz is an experienced archery, indoor climbing, crate stacking and Through a blend of evocative retreat space and James Denniston communicator of science and faith, and will more! practical workshops, Brian will ask how we Midsummer walks on Exmoor explain – in a jargon-free way – how we can This event will be held at the Beacon Activity can recover our natural sense of rhythm and The longer days of midsummer are an ideal appreciate science from a Christian perspective, Centre. All children must be over 8 years old. flow, through asking who God created us to be time to discover more of the hidden delights and learn to have a more helpful conversation Programme code 7b and living & working more intentionally as a of Exmoor. Come and celebrate the beauties of about science and faith. From £136 result. He’ll reflect on the way we spend and God’s creation in this special part of the world Programme code 6a renew our personal energy, on what matters on walks which will take us into many of the From £260 25 – 29 May (Mon-Fri) most, on how we can discover more of wilder places of the moor. There will be half Paul Bradbury our true, soulful self and how to live an hour of worship and Bible reflection before HOLIDAY Single to Tarshish please! with greater awareness, presence WEEK breakfast each morning and the walk (8-12 Following the call of God is not a straight- and soul. miles in length) will leave at 9.45 a.m. forward exercise. We try and seek God’s will Programme code 8b Please note that on this walking houseparty but our own ambitions and desires so often From £275 there are no organized medium walks; so it is confuse things. With Jonah as our guide we only suitable for those who are used to walking 29 – 31 May (Fri-Sun) will explore a ‘vocational spirituality’ and distances of 9-12 miles without difficulty. You discover a God who not only wants to Lee Abbey Team will need good walking footwear, appropriate R 8 -12 June (Mon-Fri) 12 - 14 June (Fri-Sun) involve us, but in doing so change HOLIDAY Renew, Refresh, Resource clothing (including rain gear) and a small WEEK Charlie and Anita Cleverly Annie Naish us. These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are rucksack for your packed lunch. It may be SING/ENLARGE/ESTABLISH Positively Single in the Programme code 8a designed for individual Christians, small groups necessary to share lifts on some days to reach These three words from Isaiah 42 will help Family of God From £275 and churches. See also 22-24 May. the start and end point. Numbers will be strictly frame a week of encounter with the Healing Living without a partner – love it or hate it Programme code 9a limited so early booking is advisable. Presence of God: ‘Sing’ – to help you to find most of us experience life as a single adult at From £136 Programme code 10b your voice before God and ‘get back on song’; to least for a while. Come and share the delights 18- 22 May (Mon-Fri) From £396 David Widdows & Tony Blackmore ‘enlarge’ your horizons of faith as to who God is and challenges of being alone and without and what He can do with those available to him; any agenda, enjoy the company of others who The Gift of Birds 5 - 7 June (Fri-Sun) and to ‘Establish’ new disciplines of ancient face similar issues. With space for relaxing, The Lee Abbey estate and its adjoining Beacon Team practices of prayerfulness and communion with walking and laughing together, we’ll also countryside hosts a rich variety of birdlife. Dads and daughters @ the beacon God. Isaiah says: ‘Sing O barren one… enlarge delve into Scripture for new perspectives on Varied habitats include moorland, coastal cliffs, This relational weekend break is a perfect your place…In Righteousness you shall be singleness, reflect on our place in a marriage- farmland and wooded valleys. opportunity for dads and daughters to develop established’. This week will hopefully help you obsessed church and discover whether life in Join David Widdows and Tony Blackmore for their relationship together, spending quality meet God on the journey and, God willing come all its fullness can include microwave meals for daily bird watching walks, reflections on how time learning about what God has to say about back to your first love of Him. one! Annie Naish, Missioner for the Lee Abbey birds illustrate biblical themes and an early relationships. Lots of exciting beacon activities Programme code 11a Movement, is aged 50, currently single and has walk to hear the dawn chorus for which May is will be available for you to try out together, From £260 never been married. the perfect time! such as zip wire, archery, indoor climbing, crate Programme code 12b Programme code 6b stacking and more! All children must be over 8 -12 June (Mon-Fri) From £136 From £260 8 years old. This event is held at the Beacon Jim Graham activity centre. Gathered for Power 12 - 14 June (Fri-Sun) 22 – 24 May (Fri-Sun) The Beacon team is a group of trained R The crisis of the Church is not at its deepest Lee Abbey Team Lee Abbey Team instructors who will be alongside guests R level a crisis of authority or a crisis of dogmatic Renew, Refresh, Resource Renew, Refresh, Resource throughout their stay. Part of the Lee Abbey theology – it is a crisis of powerlessness in These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are International Christian Community, the team’s which our sole recourse is to call on the help designed for individual Christians, small groups designed for individual Christians, small groups objective is to facilitate new skills, development and inward power of the Holy Spirit. Jim and churches. See also 22-24 May. and churches to strengthen their relationship and team building through a wide range of Graham, who has spent the past 47 years at Programme code 12a with each other, to deepen their relationship activities. Gold Hill Baptist Church in Buckinghamshire; From £136 with God, and to learn how to be salt and light Programme code 10c “Our first time here. first as Pastor, then Director of External more effectively in their local communities and From £136 places of work. A wonderful experience”. Ministries and now as Pastor Emeritus, will Sun 14 June Programme code 7a unpack Acts chapters 1-3. Local Churches Evening From £136 Programme code 11b See page 24. 5.45 for 6.30 pm. No charge. From £260 16 • Church weekends from £99 per person fully inclusive of all teaching and full board • To book visit www.leeabbey.org.uk/devon 17 June July (continued)

22 - 26 June (Mon-Fri) 26 - 28 June (Fri-Sun) 3 - 5 July (Fri-Sun) 10 - 12 July (Fri-Sun) 13 - 19 July (Mon-Sun) Nigel Halliday Open Doors Lee Abbey Team R Lee Abbey Team R David Rowe, Debbie Lewer, Art and the Bible When You Came, God Grew Renew, Refresh, Resource Renew, Refresh, Resource Monique Sliedrecht, Steven Faux During this week, we will be taking a Come and join us for a weekend of inspiration These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are Encounters on the Way contemplative look at various connections and encouragement as you come face to face designed for individual Christians, small groups designed for individual Christians, small groups A conference celebrating faith and the arts. between art and the Bible: why art matters; with the faith and hope of our brothers and and churches.See also 19-21 June. and churches.See also 19-21 June. Monique Sliedrecht and Penny Faux (Fine different ways that artists have depicted key sisters who are living with persecution today. Programme code 18a Programme code 20a Art); Steven Faux (Music Composer); Lloyd Bible stories; how the gospel influenced artists Programme code 16a From £136 From £136 Notice and Andy Harrison (Performing Arts); such as Michelangelo and Rembrandt; and how From £136 Debbie Lewer (Art Historian); and David Rowe various Christian artists are working today. 3 - 5 July (Fri-Sun) 10 - 12 July (Fri-Sun) (Warden of Lee Abbey) combine together in Programme code 15b 26 - 28 June (Fri-Sun) Jon & Alison Sweeney The WOW Team this creative conference to explore “Encounters From £260 Beacon Team Rediscover Your Riches Together The WOW Factor! on the Way”. Through their art specialisms Mums and Daughters @ The Beacon Would it be good to take some time to focus on (women’s weekend) and through insights from the Bible each will 22 - 26 June (Mon-Fri) This relational weekend break is a perfect your marriage? Do you feel you’ve lost touch Does your life have the ‘Wow Factor?’ Wow is an share perspectives from their own rich journey Jennifer Rees Larcombe opportunity for mums and daughters to develop with each other? Are you facing new challenges exclamation or expression of surprise, wonder, with God and invite you to a new and fresh 15 - 19 June (Mon-Fri) Reconnecting with God their relationship together, spending quality in the future, but haven’t stopped to think them admiration or astonishment. This weekend we encounter “on the Way” for yourself. Lee Abbey Estate Team Life is so busy and finding space to connect time learning about what God has to say about through yet? This weekend is for you. Come will explore Biblical principles and characters The conference is open to anyone who Estate Working Party with God seems harder than ever. This week relationships. Lots of exciting Beacon activities away to rediscover your riches together, step that can help us live our lives with the ‘Wow would like to gain a fresh and creative Enjoy the great outdoors and join our team is not only about reconnecting with Him but will be available for you to try out together, out of the routine to explore how your dreams Factor!’ Come and be refreshed, have fun vision of God through the window of art. with practical tasks on our stunning estate this also finding a deeper and more permanent such as zip-wire, archery, indoor climbing, crate can be shared and fulfilled – a weekend to enjoy together, and leave with a spring in your step! Programme code 21a week. As a bonus you get a reduced rate and connection than ever before. Jennifer Rees stacking and more! All children must be over 8 each other and build your future as a couple. This women’s weekend includes inspiring talks, From £396 the afternoons and evenings for a satisfying Larcombe has walked through many dark times, years old. This event will be held at the Beacon Because of the nature of this workshop, and pampering and time for relaxation and prayer. rest. There will be tasks to suit most levels of but now runs Beauty From Ashes, a place of Activity Centre. to give space for each other – no children Programme code 20b 13 - 19 July (Mon-Sun) physical ability. healing and encouragement for anyone who Programme code 16b please. From £136 James & Inger Denniston Please bring suitable clothing including good longs for a deeper connection with God.. From £136 Programme code 18b Coastal Challenge 2 footwear and waterproofs. The work requires Programme code 15a From £136 Come and join us as, three years on from our you to be fit and able. If you are unsure whether From £260 29 June - 3 July (Mon-Fri) first Coastal Challenge, we celebrate the glories you could manage this sort of work, please Becky Widdows 6 - 10 July (Mon-Fri) of God’s creation with five days walking along phone before booking. Doors into Prayer Ian Coffey one of the most stunning stretches of the Programme code 13wpy There are 101 different ways to pray! …And yet Postcards from the Edge whole South-Western coastpath – heading From £196 it’s so easy to end up relating to God using one Ian Coffey, vice principal of Moorlands College, eastwards from Mortehoe (near Woolacombe) or two habitual types of prayer. will be looking at some individuals in the to Minehead. There will be half an hour of 15 - 19 June (Mon-Fri) Come and refresh your prayer life by exploring Bible who met God in hard places. They faced worship and Bible reflection before breakfast Angela Butler and experiencing a whole range of ‘doors into challenges we well understand; fear, doubt, loss each morning. Transport will be provided to A Celtic Journey prayer’. Discover possibilities and variety that and failure. But they found God’s grace was and from Lee Abbey each day. There will also be What do we mean by Celtic spirituality? Is there might add a new spark to your prayer life. strong enough to carry them through. As we opportunities for days off for those who want to such a thing? In this week we will look at what Programme code 17a explore their stories and relate them to our own, take a break mid-week! the Celtic Saints and tradition can teach us From £260 we are looking to the same God – Father, Son Please note that on this walking houseparty about our journeys with God. We will explore and Spirit – to sustain us on our journey. there are no organized medium walks, so it is Programme code 19a what might have been distinctive about the 29 June - 3 July (Mon-Fri) 10 - 12 July (Fri-Sun) only suitable for those who are used to walking From £260 distances of 9-12 miles without difficulty. The Celtic lifestyle and spirituality and look at how Christopher Southgate Beacon Team that is expressed today through words, music Glory and Longing 18 – 30s Weekend at the Beacon transport to the walk start points will leave by How best are we to understand God’s ways with 6 - 10 July (Mon-Fri) 9.30 am. The price for this week includes the and daily living. This 18-30’s relational weekend break is a great a world which is not just ‘bright and beautiful’ Michael Mitton cost of transport to the walk start points each Programme code 13a opportunity to meet with other young adults but often ‘red in tooth and claw’? We shall Individually Guided Retreat day, which will leave by 9.30 am. Numbers will From £260 who would like to discover more about God explore the ways in which the concept of divine Come and deepen your relationship with God be strictly limited so early booking is advisable. and his plans for their lives. There will also be glory provides a language for speaking both of on this silent, individually guided retreat. Our 19 - 21 June (Fri-Sun) a range of activities such as zip wire, archery, Programme code 21b beauty and of pain. We shall then explore the team of experienced spiritual directors will Lee Abbey Team crate stacking, adventure course and climbing. From £445 R thought that our calling might be too long for accompany you, offering everyone a daily one- Renew, Refresh, Resource The conference is open to singles and couples. what God longs for. to-one session. Each day a Holy Communion These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are This is a great time to come away with friends service will include a short reflection by designed for individual Christians, small groups Programme code 17b and to make new ones in a stunning location experienced retreat leader Michael Mitton. and churches to strengthen their relationship From £260 in North Devon! This activity break is held at (Additional information will be sent at with each other, to deepen their relationship The Beacon Activity centre which is part of Lee the time of booking.) Numbers are with God, and to learn how to be salt and light SILENT RETREAT “The atmosphere breathes love, Much of this retreat Abbey Devon. limited to a maximum of 20. will be in silence more effectively in their local communities and Programme code 20c Programme code 19igr places of work. care and freedom”. From £136 Programme code 14a From £320 From £136 18 • Children aged 4 and under are free • To book call 01598 752621 19 July/August September

See also page 29 • Lee Abbey Youth Camps: Camp 1: 25 July - 8 August & Camp 2: 8 -22 August

20 - 24 July (Mon-Fri) 7 - 11 September (Mon-Fri) 11 - 13 September (Fri-Sun) 18 - 20 September (Fri-Sun) Ian Paul David Rowe Lee Abbey Team Beacon Team Gods of our Age Revolution of Love Renew, Refresh, Resource R Soul Sisters @ The Beacon The ancient world was full of gods, and we Jesus’ Revolution of Love is not about a These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are A women’s retreat – calling all ladies in search think that in the modern age we have banished comfortable holy huddle of Christians growing designed for individual Christians, small groups of adventure! This is a weekend for women them – but not so! They represent responses to to like each other – it’s a call to Radical and churches to strengthen their relationship (Over 18’s), who either as individuals or groups human needs and desires and are present now Discipleship where Love faces powerful forces with each other, to deepen their relationship feel the need to take time out and re-engage (though in different forms) just as much as they head on with an alternative to the violent and with God, and to learn how to be salt and light with God. Living life to the full is at the heart were then. We will explore where the gods of abusive culture that we find ourselves in. more effectively in their local communities and of God’s plan for us and this weekend will also war, death, sex, distraction, luck and money get It’s about seeking righteousness and justice, places of work. include Beacon activities such as archery, zip- their power and how the gospel speaks to them purity of heart, thinking and working towards Programme code 30a wire, indoor climbing or crate stacking, and a and to us a word of liberation. peace, and building bridges across communities From £136 whole host of other adventures to make this a Programme code 22a and across the human heart. During this week, ladies’ retreat with a difference. This event is From £260 David, Warden of Lee Abbey, will explore what held at the Beacon Activity Centre. demands this call of Christ should be making Programme code 32b 25 July - 1 August (Sat - Sat) on our own choices and way of living and how From £136 Steve Silvester 1 - 7 August (Sat - Fri) 8 - 14 August (Sat-Fri) we can play our own part in this Revolution of Heartquakes Jane Inglis & Vicky Bell Jane Inglis & Vicky Bell Love. 21 - 25 September (Mon-Fri) In our culture we are often suspicious or fearful Single Parent Families week Bereaved Families @ The Beacon Programme code 29a Barry & Mary Kissell of powerful emotion. And yet throughout the @ the Beacon This week is specifically for those whose partner From £260 come wind, come fire gospels Jesus is described as being ‘deeply This week is specifically for single parent has died early in their life and their dependent Barry and Mary Kissell join us once again for a families with children aged 8-17. There will be children aged 8+. There will be the chance to 11 - 13 September (Fri-Sun) moved’. We will look closely at these incidents 7 - 11 September (Mon-Fri) week of ministry, teaching and prayer. As they the chance to join in all sorts of exciting indoor join in all sorts of exciting activities including Beacon Team in Jesus’ life and ask, ‘What moved him? How Sarah Prentice seek to combine teaching from the Word and and outdoor activities such as climbing, zip archery, zip wire, bushcraft, indoor climbing, Band of Brothers @ The Beacon did he handle powerful feelings?’ We will Joy in the Journey - Art week openness to the power of the Holy Spirit we A men’s retreat – escape into the adventure in be exploring what moves us and how wire, archery, adventure course, bushcraft, low craft activities and more all in the company Are you looking for fresh inspiration? Would look forward to a week of deep fellowship and the rugged and inspiring scenery of Exmoor our passions can more closely mirror ropes, orienteering, beach and craft activities of other families who know what it’s like like to try something new? Come and enjoy a nourishment for our souls. HOLIDAYWEEK and the Valley of Rocks! Alongside archery, zip those of Jesus. and much more – all in the company of other to have had a Mum or Dad die at a relaxing creative journey as we explore different Programme code 33a HOLIDAYWEEK wire, the climbing wall, mountain boarding and Programme code 23a families who have much in common. The young age. artistic media in this beautiful location! There From £260 a host of other activities, we will spend time From £485 holiday will be hosted by Jane Inglis and Vicky Programme code 25b will be demonstrations and some instruction, learning about how men met with God…in the Bell. Jane and Vicky were both widowed at a Adults £300 (bursary rate £225) making this week suitable for all levels of 21 - 25 September (Mon-Fri) wild. This event is held at the Beacon Activity 1 - 8 August (Sat - Sat) young age, and met at a Care for the Family Discounted Children’s rate £150 experience. Guided sessions will take place James & Inger Denniston Centre. Roger Jones Event. They have hosted our Bereaved Families in the mornings and between 5.00-6.15pm, Exploring the Trinity Programme code 30b Mary Magdalene – A week weeks at the Beacon for several years. This 15 - 22 August (Sat-Sat) leaving the afternoons free. Bring your own It’s been said that “Mystery is not a wall to run From £136 to learn a musical! relational holiday week is specifically tailored Jamie & Kate Robinson favourite materials if you would like to use up against, but an ocean in which to swim”. The story of one woman’s search for a new for single parent families where they Praise Him At All Times them. Materials will be provided to do the How do we relate to the different persons of the kind of relationship. Mary goes on to discover can continue to build their family What is true worship and how should it demonstrated projects. Maximum of 25 guests Sun 13 September Trinity? What does the Trinity mean for us in a oneness with Jesus, which will take relationships as well as make new affect our whole life? This week we will be – book early. Local Churches Evening living our everyday lives? Are we tempted just friends. HOLIDAYWEEK looking at what worship is from a biblical See page 24. 5.45 for 6.30 pm. No charge. her to the foot of the cross, and the Programme code 29b to describe the Trinity as a “mystery” and move garden tomb. Suitable for singers, Programme code 24b perspective and how a life of worship is lived From £288 on? Come and join us as we journey deeper in Adults £300 (bursary rate £225) out in everyday life as individuals, families and 14 -18 September (Mon-Fri) instrumentalists and dancers of all HOLIDAYWEEK exploring the dynamic community of love of ages. Discounted Children’s rate £150 communities. Sessions will include times of Stuart Townend the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Then it’s time Programme code 24a worship, teaching, testimony, discussions The Paths of Grace to stretch our legs and drink in the beauties of Using music, talks, reflection and practical From £485 8 - 15 August (Sat-Sat) and interviews. There will also be the North Devon countryside as we walk the Andy Lester, David Nussbaum an opportunity to attend musical exercises, worship leader and speaker Stuart HOLIDAY dramatic paths along coast, combe and river. WEEK Townend helps us to recognise God’s grace at Jubilee for creation! workshops and learn new songs. Each day there will be a be a talk before work in us through the ordinary and everyday Why the whole of creation needs a Sabbath rest Programme code 26a mid-morning coffee and then a choice of things, enabling us to discover a richer, more Through a series of morning sessions, we will From £485 three walks: long (8-11 miles), medium (5-7 creative and fruitful life. explore the need for both us and wider creation miles) and short (under 3 miles: afternoon Programme code 31a to stop, pause and take a break. Is our globalised 22 - 29 August (Sat - Sat) only). You will need good walking footwear, From £260 world pushing us towards or away from a jubilee Guy & Jebs Bridgewater appropriate clothing (including rain gear) concept? This family week will focus upon Happy Holy Days! and a small rucksack for your packed lunch. a gentle exploration of the concepts and The call to be holy may sound daunting, and 18 - 20 September (Fri-Sun) It may be necessary to share lifts on some theology behind jubilee in the context perhaps a bit old fashioned – but it goes to Lee Abbey Team days to reach the start and end point.

of the environment. This week the heart of God’s passionate desire for Renew, Refresh, Resource Programme code 33b includes a performance of Andrew every generation to be refreshed and These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are HOLIDAY From £260 Harrison’s The Last Cuckoo. HOLIDAYWEEK discover life as He means it to be. WEEK designed for individual Christians, small groups Programme code 25a Programme code 27a and churches. See also 11-13 September. From £485 From £485 Programme code 32a From £136 20 • Summer holiday prices reduced! • To book visit www.leeabbey.org.uk/devon 21 September October (continued)

25 - 27 September (Fri-Sun) 12 - 15 October (Mon-Thur) 16 -18 October (Fri-Sun) 23 - 25 October (Fri-Sun) Lee Abbey Team Paula Gooder, Bible Society, Beacon Team Prepare/Enrich team Renew, Refresh, Resource R Renovaré, Lee Abbey Team Dads and Lads @ The Beacon Centre Keep Fit for Marriage These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are Colossians Reloaded This popular multi-activity programme helps Marriage is full of expected and unexpected designed for individual Christians, small groups Colossians is one of the gems of the New fathers and sons develop their relationship. change. It really helps to be in good shape so and churches to strengthen their relationship Testament. It takes us on an odyssey from the Come and enjoy some quality time together in you can you respond flexibly to new challenges. with each other, to deepen their relationship eternal nature of Christ, to what the Church the great outdoors and learn what God has to Similar to the earlier ‘Relationship MOT’ – this with God, and to learn how to be salt and light should be and onwards into how each one of us say about father-son relationships. Dads and weekend provides a valuable chance for couples more effectively in their local communities and as Christians should live our lives in the light lads can engage with each other through a range to invest in their relationship. places of work. of this. During this retreat we will take time to of activities such as bushcraft, archery, indoor An online questionnaire is completed Programme code 34a listen again to the message of Colossians, to climbing, zip wire, adventure course and more. in advance (seewww.prepare-enrich. savour what it says and then to ask ourselves The price includes full board and activities. The co.uk) costing £25 per couple. Suitable for From £136 2 - 4 October (Fri-Sun) what difference all of this makes to our own life event is held at the Beacon Activity Centre. All marrieds and pre-marrieds. Lee Abbey Team R in Christ. children must be over 8 years of age. Because of the nature of this workshop – no 28 September - 2 October (Mon-Fri) Renew, Refresh, Resource A mid-week retreat for those who lead in Programme code 40c children please. Bob Evens These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are church, business and the arts. From £136 Programme code 42mot Journeying Deeper into Faith designed for individual Christians, small groups If in our imagination we think of our spiritual With Paula Gooder and members of the From £136 and churches. See also 25-27 September. life as being lived out in a swimming pool then Bible Society, Renovaré and Lee Abbey 16 -18 October (Fri-Sun) 26- 30 October (Mon-Fri) Programme code 36a much of our time is spent in the shallow end teams. Hospice23 23 - 25 October (Fri-Sun) Stephen Gaukroger From £136 with our feet touching the bottom, even though Programme code 39a Enabling Compassionate Care Roger Wagner & Steven Faux The Gospel and the Public Square we long to risk being in the deeper waters of From £225 The Closeness of God: The Kingdom of God is about the whole of life. 5 - 9 October (Mon-Fri) for All at the End of Life faith. This week we shall combine Bible study Support Hospice23 for their annual conference A journey through the psalms How does the Gospel speak into every area of Rob Eastwood Dewing with reflection on paintings by artists such 12 - 16 October (Mon-Fri) exploring this challenging topic. Composer Steven Faux and world renowned public life and how do Christians faithfully Joseph – Not Just a Snappy Dresser as Caravaggio to focus on how we can grow Becky Widdows The conference is a safe place for anyone who painter Roger Wagner have both for some bear witness to the message of that Gospel in The story of Joseph is one of the best known spiritually and journey deeper into God’s Individually Guided Retreat works with palliative and end of life care to years been involved in parallel psalm projects. that arena? Stephen Gaukroger, well respected in the Old Testament. A victim of jealousy and purpose for our lives. Come and deepen your relationship with God discuss and reflect on cutting edge talks. Steven’s Psalms Project has involved a journey teacher and Christian leader, who has written injustice, he learnt to forgive. A thoughtless Programme code 35a on this silent, individually guided retreat. Our Only bookable through Hospice23 through the landscape of the psalms told in the more than 20 books during 26 years of dreamer he learnt to lead. God used his difficult From £260 team of experienced spiritual directors will (www.hospice23.org). Bursaries available for more musical language of feature films. Roger’s Book pastoral ministry, will stimulate fresh and experiences to form him into a foundation stone accompany you, offering everyone a daily one- information contact [email protected] of Praises is a new translation in which each creative thinking as we seek to be salt of the people of Israel. We have much to learn 28 September - 2 October (Mon-Fri) to-one session. Each day a Holy Communion Programme code 40hos psalm is illustrated. and light in today’s political and from this father of the faith. HOLIDAY Gretel White & Vittoria Hancock service will include a short reflection by Together they will lead a weekend talking religious climate. WEEK Programme code 37a Tapestry of Life experienced retreat leader Becky Widdows. 19 - 23 October (Mon-Fri) about our journey through the Psalms that will Programme code 43a From £260 Do you enjoy tapestry, embroidery or (Additional information will be sent at John Perry & Chris Jagger include a psalm writing workshop. From £275 handicrafts? Join us this week as we reflect on the time of booking.) Numbers are Heart, Soul and Strength SILENT RETREAT Programme code 42a 5 - 9 October (Mon-Fri) Muchwill of bethis in retreat silence Against the background of Lee Abbey’s glorious how God is at work in the rich tapestry of our limited to a maximum of 20. From £136 26- 30 October (Mon-Fri) Lee Abbey Estate Team autumnal setting, we will be exploring what it lives. Bring your own materials along, or come Programme code 39igr Lee Abbey Team Estate Working Party can mean to love and serve God with our whole prepared to learn something new. This year we From £320 Making My Heart Sing – Enjoy the great outdoors and join our team being. Whole-hearted Christian leadership & will be teaching crewel work and some basic Voices from the Psalms with practical tasks on our stunning estate this service and ‘cardiac care’ (holistic health and stump-work / needlelace. There will also be an 16 -18 October (Fri-Sun) Come and join the Lee Abbey Pastoral Team for week. As a bonus you get a reduced rate and healing) will be part of the mix. opportunity to learn how to spin using a drop- Lyfe, Renovaré a brief series of gentle devotional reflections the afternoons and evenings for a satisfying spindle. Learning to walk again Programme code 41a taken from the Psalms. There will be a rest. There will be tasks to suit most levels of Materials can be provided for a small A Lyfe, Renovaré, Lee Abbey Retreat. From £260 simple session each morning before physical ability. charge. Numbers are limited. What does it mean to follow Christ? How can coffee, leaving the rest of the day free Please bring suitable clothing including good HOLIDAY Programme code 35b we become more like him? How can we draw 19 - 23 October (Mon-Fri) to yourself. WEEK footwear and waterproofs. The work requires From £260 on the Scriptures and the spiritual practices Chris Leonard Programme code 43b you to be fit and able. If you are unsure whether that have sustained Christians for thousands of Creative Writing: Passing Places From £275 you could manage this sort of work, please years, so they can be experienced by people like Think ‘narrow road with passing places’. Explore phone before booking. us today? wide-ranging themes of place, meeting God 30 October - 1 Nov (Fri-Sun) Programme code 37wpy Join us for a weekend retreat as we explore and others in different ones. Write, share, see Lee Abbey Team “Absolutely brilliant From £196 R different spiritual practices and create space to what happens…! Our morning inspiration and Renew, Refresh, Resource in every aspect.” connect with God, the Bible and ourselves. workshop sessions plus pre-dinner feedback These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are Fri 9 to Sun 11 October (Fri-Sun) Programme code 40b aren’t a course; they’re opportunity for beginner designed for individual Christians, small groups Lee Abbey Team R From £136 and more experienced writers to reflect, play and churches. See also 25-27 September. Renew, Refresh, Resource with words together and enjoy the freedom to be Programme code 44a These Renew, Refresh, Resource weekends are creative in the inspiring ‘God-space’ at Lee Abbey. From £136 designed for individual Christians, small groups Maximum of 25 guests only – book early and churches. See also 25-27 September. Programme code 41b Remember – Refer to the website for exciting developments and updates Programme code 38a From £260 after October: www.leeabbey.org.uk/devon Be first to know! From £136 22 • All prices fully inclusive of bed and board plus workshops, events and time with Community • To book call 01598 752621 23 Staying at Lee Abbey

What will a typical day look like? What if I just want to do my own thing?

A detailed and bespoke programme is arranged for each conference. Each host Dip in and out of the programme or just come and do your own thing. You team is made up of Community members who take time out from their daily are more than welcome to come to Lee Abbey on almost any date you roles to look after you throughout your stay at Lee Abbey. wish. Take the opportunity for some quiet time, visit one of our many A typical day may look like this: quiet places; the beach chapel, Jenny’s, the crosses, or relax and meet  Informal Morning Prayer time with God through His creation in a quiet place on the estate. If being  Buffet breakfast quiet and still is not for you, then why not pay a visit to one of the  Teaching sessions which will include sung worship numerous nearby attractions during your stay.  Lunch, served by Community at your table These are many and varied and include Lynton and Lynmouth,  Afternoons: take time out or join in one of the organised activities (often called ‘Little Switzerland’), the spectacular Valley of Rocks, or  Later in the afternoon: go to one of our organised workshops the route between Lynton and Woody Bay, recently voted as one of the  Dinner, served by Community top ten coastal drives in the UK. National Trust properties at Arlington  After dinner enjoy the evening’s entertainment Court, Dunster Castle and the spectacular Watersmeet are all nearby.  Quiet reflection: Christ in Quiet with readings and quiet music. There are outstanding gardens at Marwood and the dramatic Doone Valley And so to bed. on Exmoor. The South West Coast Path passes right through the Lee Abbey estate But remember everything is optional. At any time you are welcome to dip in or out of any of and onto Hunters Inn and beyond – you will be spoilt for choice! Exploring the estate and surroundings the programme. will help you switch off, relax and enjoy God’s creation. For more ideas see our 10 things to do at Lee Abbey on page 34. Can I come for the day?

If you wish to visit for the day, we’d love you to come. You can enjoy lunch, refreshments and sessions if the programme permits. The cost Weekend breaks is £15.00 per person in low-mid season and £18 in high season (from Weekends are popular here at Lee Abbey so plan ahead. 10am to 6pm). If you wish to enjoy an evening meal, this will be charged Whether you come as an individual, a family, a small group or at £10.00 per person. Special evening meals, Christmas and New Year take the plunge and bring your whole church, we provide an celebration meals are £18.00 per person. informal backdrop where people can get to know each other, learn together and share in worship. For many churches and individuals, a weekend at Lee Abbey has helped provide a Local churches events huge step forward in their spiritual walk and growth. Renew Refresh Resource (RRR) weekends Local Churches Evenings are an opportunity for those living locally to are usually led by a Lee Abbey speaker. These join us for an evening of worship, teaching and ministry. They run three R weekends are designed for individuals or church times per year. Guests are invited from 5.45pm to meet the Community groups, to strengthen relationships with each over a cup of tea, and worship begins at 6.30pm. There is no charge, other and to deepen their relationship with God, learning how though donations are invited for the Lee Abbey Bursary Fund. Local to be salt and light in local communities and places of work. Churches Evenings in 2015 are on 15 March, 14 June and 13 September. Activity weekends are great fun. Whether you are interested in creative arts, getting your hands dirty on an estate working Single parents party, immersing yourself in music or being involved in a literature weekend, then there is something for everyone at Lee Abbey is pleased to be able to offer single parents bringing Lee Abbey. dependent children a 25% discount; this offer is available for any conference in this brochure (normal children’s discounts apply). There is limited availability so please telephone bookings to check. Terms and conditions apply.

24 • 20% Ministers discount now on all conferences • To book call 01598 752621 25 Staying at Lee Abbey Bringing a group

Midweek breaks to Lee Abbey Our widest range of creative and teaching conferences run from Monday afternoons to Friday mornings. Less hurried than a weekend their Are you looking for a place to take your church or small atmosphere can range from light hearted to reflective and from artistic group for a weekend away? Lee Abbey could be the place to academic, depending on the speaker, subject or time of year. Speaker- for you! There is something remarkable about the way God led weeks are many and varied, providing the opportunity to come to brings unity to a church or group that spends time away Lee Abbey and experience teaching from some of the most renowned together. A key part of Lee Abbey Devon’s vision is to renew speakers and experts in their fields. On pages 4 and 5 you will find and serve the Church in exactly that way. profiles of the speakers that will be coming to Lee Abbey in 2015. We will provide: Holiday weeks • All your meals • A ministry team to deliver your programme and host you Lee Abbey holiday weeks are a brilliant opportunity to take time away as during your stay an individual or to reconnect as a family. Enjoy time together and relax. • Great accommodation and facilities Feeling sporty? Then why not play tennis, five-a-side football, join in • Lively youth and children’s ministry the now famous Lee Abbey wide-game podex or enjoy the adventure For every 10 places booked, we offer one Creative worship using a range of media playground? As well as all the usual youth and children’s sessions • Workshops on a range of themes free standard adult place. on offer during our holiday weeks there is plenty of all-age fun. HOLIDAYWEEK • • Activities and entertainment All this is in the setting of a stunning 280-acre estate on Fully inclusive with the edge of Exmoor and you will be served by a 90-strong no hidden extras! international Christian Community. At Lee Abbey the price you pay based on your room is fully inclusive. Knowing that everything is included can really help with your budgeting especially as a family or group. The price includes the following and more:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner.  All drinks (tea, coffee, chocolate)  Teaching and worship How to Book  Activities your group  Workshops (there may be small charges for some materials)  Sports facilities: • Sports hall • Tennis • Football Step 1 • Badminton • Archery (supervised) Decide on a date  Bath towels and bed linen are provided in all rooms Step 2 We can offer a wide variety of room combinations, from single, double, • Book online: contact & book page Our pastoral team is on hand to listen to and pray with you triple and family rooms, the majority of which have sea or country views. • Book by phone (01598 752621) to: as individuals too. We aim for every guest to return home Some of the rooms enjoy en-suite facilities but if not there are showers • check availability stronger and more inspired in God – and for churches to be and toilets located on each floor. Bath towels are provided in all rooms. • make a provisional booking and transformed! If you need an early morning cuppa then tea and coffee making areas are • request a group conference pack situated on each floor. Lee Abbey (with the Beacon Centre) can accommodate up to 150 people plus cots and z-beds. Your group will be offered a Step 3 selection of bedroom types from the 61 rooms available. When the pack arrives: Childrens prices • complete the booking form and 4s and under now come FREE along with Weekends in January and February: Special Offer • return with the deposit REDUCED CHILDRENS PRICES (see page 37). - £99 per person with groups of 10 or more

26 • For every 10 places booked, we offer one free standard adult place. 27 Youth and children’s ministry The Beacon at Lee Abbey at Lee Abbey house parties The Beacon is an outdoor activity centre for schools groups, youth groups and retreats. We can accommodate We are always excited to welcome young people, children and babies to Lee Abbey. parties of up to 44 - providing a bespoke programme of Our aim is to creatively expose young people and children to the Bible. We want to exciting outdoor activities, food and a beautiful backdrop encourage them in their walk towards, or with Jesus. Jesus used all parts of creation as 4s and (Exmoor National Park), for all your group needs. Activities his classroom when he was here on earth. We aim to use God’s ‘adventure playground’ under now include: climbing, adventure course, crate stack, zip to highlight and expose the Bible, Jesus’s teachings and what he has to say to us today wire, mountain boarding, archery, low ropes, Bush craft, in 2015 during our youth work sessions. free orienteering and much more on our stunning 280 acre estate. Wherever possible we try to link the theme of the children and youth work sessions to We aim to live out our Christian faith, in community and the main conference. We hope that this creates an opportunity for you to discuss as a share appropriately what God has done in our lives, with all family what God might be saying to you, during your stay here at Lee Abbey. those who walk through our doors.

4-7’s Here we aim to engage them in thinking about how they see the world, other people and ourselves in light of knowing We run a number of different relational events throughout the our Creator God. We will aim to take year, including: Dads and Lads, Mums and Daughters, men’s the children outside as often as we can, retreats (Band of Brothers), women’s retreats (Soul Sisters) to burn off as much of their energy as alongside a busy programme of schools, youth groups and possible while letting them explore the corporate events. amazing playground God has created If you are looking for a unique venue to run an Alpha weekend for us to enjoy and learn more about away, bring your school, complete your D of E award or have a his character. We aim to teach the Bible team building retreat for your staff then give us a call. We are stories as interactively as possible using: more than happy to help you deliver your program or create an multimedia, outdoor games, drama, environment that is tailored to your needs. crafts, singing and much more. youth work sessions. Beacon activities For more information visit www.leeabbey.org.uk/beacon 0-3’s can include: zip wire, low ropes, archery, crate stack, adventure course and much We have a playroom full of toys and 8-11’s and 12-17’s exciting things to do. Our team are well more. We aim to create an environment We want young people to engage with prepared for an action-packed session where young people can meet face-to- the teachings found in the Bible and face with God: whether flying through Lee Abbey Youth Camps with your children. This may include: apply it to their average “Monday to singing, a Bible story, snacks, playtime the air, sitting on the beach, climbing Friday” wherever possible. We try to and time outside (weather permitting!). a tree, making new friends or walking make things as simple as possible, and For over 60 years Lee Abbey have been running youth camps Our aim for the 0-3’s is to model our faith through a stream, we hope it is an use the Beacon activities to highlight, or every summer on the field next to the beach. This year is no by our actions, fostering an environment experience that remains with them for emphasise parts of the teaching for the different, ‘The Field’ and ‘Over the Hill’ (formerly camp 1 and where they feel safe, loved and happy the rest of their life. camp 2 respectively), will be running over the school summer whilst learning essential skills like We know that food is very important to holidays. The summer camps provide an environment in sharing, being compassionate, helping small people. It is possible to book early which young people can explore their faith, meet with God, each other and loving each other. meals, normally held at 5.30pm for your ask questions and tackle issues facing young people today in a During your stay the playroom will be children. Please let us know if this is safe and fun way. open for parents to use at any point, so something that we can arrange for you. should your child be an early riser, wake The medical consent form that you will The Field (ages 18 to 30) takes place from July 25 - August 8 in the night or just need some down receive prior to your visit to Lee Abbey is (1 or 2 week options) time, this is always somewhere that you really important. We would be grateful Over the Hill (ages 13 to 18) takes place from August 8 - 22 can take them to escape. for as much information as possible, (1 or 2 week options) so as to be able to tailor the sessions appropriately to be as inclusive for all, as For more information visit is possible. www.leeabbey.org.uk/devon/camps

28 29 Self-catering options at Lee Abbey Deeper into the

Tinkerbell Countryside hy not experience Lee Abbey at your own pace? WSelf-catering offers you flexibility and the freedom to come and go as you please. It also offers fantastic value for money, whether you want to bring your family or you are a couple searching for a secluded getaway, Lee Abbey ‘ can’t be bothered with church, give me self-catering has something for you. Ithe outdoors that’s my cathedral.’ I wonder how many times you have heard that sentiment We have three self-catering units on the estate in some of expressed. the most stunning locations, each of which is available year round. Central heating has been installed in the Chalet and the Cabin, Tinkerbell has an electric fire. A historical one-bedroom cottage, hidden away in the woods down the hill from the main house. Tinkerbell’s gorgeous sea You are of course free to do your own thing, but you are also view and intimate setting make it perfect for a single person more than welcome to join in with the activities in the main or married couple wanting to get away from it all. Tinkerbell house. is available full board (rates as Main House) or self-catering (rates as Lee Cabin). FOLLREFURBISHMENT We know that five minutes exposure to a green landscape It contains a double bedded room, a small kitchen equipped FOR THEOW LATEST THE LEE O NABBEY DATES WEBSITE AND can generate a measurable reduction in blood pressure. Beach Chalet with a microwave and two boiling rings. There is also a shower TIMES OF REOPENING Why should we be surprised at this? It’s Gods world, it’s ongoing and toilet. Car parking is 50m from the cottage. His creation. He can and does speak through it and the Lee : Abbey estate set in the fabulous Exmoor National Park is Lee Cabin one of the great places to discover that.

So come and discover for yourself the beautiful and ancient Secluded Lee old red sandstone in the Valley of Rocks. This same valley Cabin is ideal was once home to an extensive Bronze Age settlement, the for a familiy remains of which you can still see. Wander through our of 4 and has a oak woodlands set in in steep valleys. Or pick your way parking space t’s undeniable that one can gain a great sense of along the dramatic North Devon coastal path and lose nearby. It is yourself in the dramatic and extensive sea views. 250m from our Iconnection with the world by being in the great private beach, outdoors. It’s also undeniable that 98% of the Lee Abbey’s calling is to communicate Christ Situated directly above the beach, the Chalet has a stunning sheltered behind population who do not make a living from the through relationships. We believe that a right sea view and is a fantastic base for groups of up to 12 people to the Tea Cottage and countryside and who spend most of their relationship with the environment is enjoy the coast, the sunsets, and all that Lee Abbey offers in surrounded by trees. lives in the great urbanised centres of part of our Christian life with God the the House, subject to the programme. the UK can become detached from creator. Reconnect with the natural Accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a south facing sun It consists of a lounge diner, kitchen, three bathrooms and the ‘natural’ world. For more rhythms of nature, the ebb and lounge and a small kitchen equipped with cooker, sink, fridge, four bedrooms. Bed linen is provided; you only need to bring and more of us the connection flow of the tide, the delight of freezer and utensils. One bedroom has a double bed the other towels. Also provided are two travel cots and a high chair. between the seasons, food a walk along a spring flower comfortable bunk beds. Bed linen is provided – just bring The kitchen is equipped with crockery, utensils, a large range production, changes in bedecked woodland path or your own towels. cooker, sink and a fridge/freezer. A washing machine and weather and just being able to the glimpse of a wild animal ironing board are also available. see the beauty of creation on a at Lee Abbey. Let us take you Lee Cabin/Tinkerbell – Prices per night regular basis has been severed. deeper into the countryside. HIGH season per night £246.00 HIGH season £96.00 MID season per night £222.00 MID season £92.00 LOW season per night £160.00 LOW season £75.00

High Season July to September all half terms, Christmas, New Year and Easter All available online Mid Season March to June and October (excluding Easter and half terms) for booking. Low Season November to February (excluding Christmas and New Year)

30 31 Deeper into Community Deeper into God at Lee Abbey at Lee Abbey Whilst everyone’s experience is unique here is a guide to some places of spiritual refreshment at Lee Abbey.

Our life Host Teams Lee Abbey is an international A privileged part of our Community Community of people from all over the life here at Lee Abbey is to be part of a world with every continent represented. host team. Host teams plan and deliver The Estate Being on Community at Lee Abbey the guest programme for a week or a Numerous resting places with means experiencing a unique Jesus- weekend and have the opportunity to stunning views including: The House centred way of life. Being a Community spend time with guests. We join in the is about living, serving and worshipping teaching sessions and activities as well The Crosses closely together. We are intentional as lead walks, workshops and organise about our life here and follow a rule of evening entertainment using music, life in which we worship and seek God’s drama and dance. We will pray with you will, deepen our personal commitment during prayer ministry time. It’s a real to God, share his saving love, live in honour to serve and see how God works The Chapel Community and Guests Take the path A place of quiet reflection openness and honesty, help build in guests’ lives while they are with us. from the lower Meals are served at the table by Community, respect all others and side of the Sports Community members and offer a cherish God’s creation. Part of our Hall time for guests and Community to rhythm here involves meeting in the meet and share food and fellowship chapel each morning and afternoon to together. During your time at Lee Abbey, pray and worship, during which time we members of Community will offer Upper Jennys The Library hold each guest in prayer. workshops, activities, prayer time and A peaceful room with a stunning view lead worship. Our youth team ministry is amazing; we will welcome your children and lead them in bible study The Small Lounge and activities, tailored to age and ability. A steep path takes The place for morning you to this high prayer and relaxing by So often God is seen at work here. Words vantage point an open fire are spoken that seem like they come direct from the Father’s heart. Acts Jenny’s of kindness, healing and forgiveness, through our hospitality to our guests we learn to be generous and see the fruits of the Spirit grow.

A short level path from the North porch

The Beach

The seashore The Beach Chapel Walk on the beach; Visit the Beach play with the stones Chapel under the and the sand Chalet for peace and reflection

32 33 in Rediscover your inner child with ten things to do whilst Get creative! Wildlife you are at Lee Abbey 6 8 Whether your passion lies with writing, The Lee Abbey estate contains an painting, drawing or photography, Lee extraordinary variety of wildlife but Abbey offers a wealth of subjects 10 you will need to have your eyes in a wonderful, stimulating and peeled to see it. Here are just some creative environment. You could of the wildlife species spotted on try something different – let your The Lee Abbey estate is beautiful in all seasons and weathers, it’s a living and varied landscape the estate to whet your appetite: creative side run riot. Write a that offers you more than just time away. Enjoy time aside with God in His creation and take this badgers, foxes, red deer, squirrels, poem or start that journal you voles, adders, slow worms, bats, time to nourish your heart. promised yourself. Bring a camera butterflies and, at sea, porpoises and and photograph your favourite grey seals. So grab your binoculars or places. camera and see what you can see. Beach life 4 Birds 1 The Lee Abbey estate’s bird Fires and friends Visit Lee Bay with its spectacular 7 cliffs. Explore the rocks and rock population is wide and varied, pools. Go for a paddle, swim or from woodland birds to sea birds. Take some time out with old or new Barefoot in the park friends to sit out under the stars and 9 surf in the sea. See what you can Keep an eye out for the many find as you beachcomb at low species of raptors – buzzards, chat around a campfire. You choose Go for a walk barefoot and reconnect tide. Build a fire on the beach, sparrowhawks and peregrine the location, either on the beach with the earth, feel the grass, the toast marshmallows and watch falcons. Along the streams there or nearer the house overlooking earth, the sand and the sea between the sunset. The beach and have been sightings of dippers the bay. Who knows, you may your toes and release your inner surrounding coastline of the and in the woodlands there are even decide to sleep out as well. child! estate offers a great chance to try many interesting summer migrants. out sea fishing. Bring your own rods Use the Birds of Lee Abbey book as a guide. and equipment... Binoculars can be borrowed from reception.

2 Explore! 5 Bike or hike Ask at reception for an estate Bring your cycle and enjoy the absence Seasonal detective map and explore the miles of of traffic. Explore the peaceful tracks footpaths and bridleways. 10 that wind though and across the Go for a walk and see if you can discover Take a woodland walk or estate. Although the estate is hilly 10 signs that let you know what season climb to the highest points it offers enjoyment and challenges it is and maybe write them up on the on the estate and take in for all abilities. Or take your bikes spotter board in the gallery. the breathtaking view of and family a little further afield the Valley of Rocks. Spend and explore Exmoor National Park time on your own and watch or the Tarka Trail which runs from the sunrise or sunset – by the Ilfracombe to Bideford and beyond. Crosses is a good spot. Go for a dusk or night ramble – but don’t forget to take a torch! 3 Stargazing Exmoor National Park has been designated the first International Dark Sky Reserve in Europe. The area around Lee Abbey and Exmoor Park is home to some of the darkest skies in the country. On a clear night the sky around Lee Abbey is simply stunning; many astronomical sights can be seen with the naked eye and even more can be discovered through a telescope or binoculars, which can be borrowed.

Sunset over Lee Bay

34 35 Get online – be first to know Important information

Keep in touch – through the Lee Abbey website Booking your stay at Lee Abbey The website is the place to find all the latest news at Lee Abbey. There are regular updates about conferences and Book online Group Bookings (see page 9): events – look out for special offers and features. Take a look at • Visit the Lee Abbey Web Site STEP 1 our online shop and see details about future conferences. Keep www.leeabbey.org.uk/devon Decide on a date in touch with Lee Abbey. Sign up online to receive regular • Click on the section - Contact and Book STEP 2 e-mail updates. And remember – it’s never been easier to book • Select the Booking request icon Telephone the Booking Office to: your stay through the website. • check availability • Complete your details on the online form and submit • make a provisional booking and Go to www.leeabbey.org.uk/devon Bookings team will contact you to complete the booking • request a Group Conference Pack You can phone us direct to book STEP 3 Telephone 01598 752621 When the pack arrives: Keep in touch – on Facebook • complete the booking form and (Open Mon-Sat 9am-1pm and 2-5pm) Keep in touch and follow us on Facebook, with up to the • return with the deposit minute happenings at Lee Abbey. Facebook is a great Reductions for children and families Cancellations opportunity to share Lee Abbey with your friends. You will Discounts apply to the full brochure price Sadly, we have to apply charges for all cancellations, except where the find special offers and features here too. Help to share Lee All ages apply at the date of the stay house is full and we are able to replace your booking with another Age 4 and under FREE guest. Abbey’s ministry with a worldwide following. To set up a Age 5-7 75% off For individuals, these charges are: Facebook account visit www.facebook.com, or simply click Age 8-11 65% off Within 1 month of arrival 50% of full fees the Facebook logo on the Lee Abbey Devon web page. Age 12-16 50% off Within 2 weeks of arrival 75% of full fees • All ordained ministers, spouses and dependents 20% off Within 1 week of arrival full fees For group cancellation charges, see the groups leaflet. Other discounts available (one visit per annum) • Full time students 20% off • Mission partners, spouses and dependents 50% off Substitutions and transfers Keep in touch with Twitter • Lone parent bringing dependent children 25% off We are unable to allow substitutions as we often run a waiting • Full-time carer accompanying person needing care 20% off list and therefore reserve the right to reallocate beds freed by cancellations. Transfers from one set of dates to another are not These reductions apply to UK residents only, and do not apply to Every day, people use Twitter to create, discover and share encouraged but may be considered under special circumstances, self-catering units, day visitor rates or when special rates are stated in news and ideas with each other. Many people use Twitter to subject to availability. A single administration charge of £10.00 will the programme. connect and reach out to friends and interest groups. So, join be applied. Requests to transfer within 4 weeks of the start of a Church leaders might like to talk to Bookings about discounts and programme may incur cancellation fees. the growing numbers who tweet! incentives available for groups. It is possible to accommodate 150 for a houseparty if The Beacon Severe weather Centre is booked as well. During the winter months the weather is difficult to predict. Lee Abbey recognise this can deter guests from booking in advance, due Fees to the possibility of losing a proportion or all of their booking fees if The quoted base prices in the programme are per adult, full board for they have to cancel. the full conference or holiday, in a standard room. We want to ensure you can still book ahead without the anxiety of Did you know that Lee Abbey can come to you? Supplements for special rooms (all year) losing money. So up to seven days before your arrival date, if the main Room with a country view (C) £4.00 per person per night routes and primary ‘A’ road conditions as determined by the RAC and Those who have been to Lee Abbey will know the rich creativity Room with a sea view (S) £6.00 per person per night AA make it impossible to travel from your destination to Lee Abbey that our international Community has offered guests over the Room with en suite facilities (E) £9.00 per person per night the following applies: Guaranteed single occupancy of a double room If you decide to cancel your booking due to severe weather years, in drama, music, teaching, craft, outreach, prayer ministry (Midweek low season only) £25.00 per room per night conditions, you can then rebook another equivalent period of stay. and much, much more. We would be delighted to come to your All fees are correct at the time of going to press, and are subject This is to be taken within six months of your original arrival date church or parishes to share creatively something of our passion for to change. Prices include VAT where applicable. If the VAT rate without loss of your fees, providing you have paid in full prior to the Jesus, and work with you as you reach out to your neighbourhood. changes, we reserve the right to alter our prices to reflect that change. date of cancellation. If you are interested in having a small international team from the Lee Abbey Communities for a week, weekend, or even just a day, Payment please feel free to get in touch with us. We require a non-refundable deposit of £50.00 per person at the Please email [email protected] or write to: time of booking, or full fees if booking one month prior to arrival or Annie Naish, Movement Missioner, as a day visitor. You will be required to pay the outstanding balance a Lee Abbey, Lynton, North Devon EX35 6JJ. month before arrival. We accept most credit and debit cards, or you can pay by cheque. Lee Abbey gift vouchers are also available – call us for more details. 36 37 Day visitors Meals and special diets If you wish to visit for the day the cost is £15.00 per person (high Our Kitchen Team works hard to produce high quality ‘home- season £18), and includes lunch, refreshments and sessions if the cooked’ meals. Guests and Community eat together in the Dining Your journey to Lee Abbey programme permits (some activities may require supplemental Room. charges depending on activities booked). If you wish to extend We cater for vegetarians and medically essential diets. Due to Getting to Lee Abbey by public transport Getting to Lee Abbey by car your stay and take evening dinner, this will be charged at £10.00 our remote location, please indicate your needs at the time of per person for a standard evening meal. Special event meals, and booking. Christmas, New Year celebration meals will be charged at £18.00. Taxi transfer to Lee Abbey Scenic coastal route (including the 1:4 Porlock Hill) Some midweek or whole-week programmes may include a candle- On the arrival and departure dates of all published Leave the M5 at Junction 23 (Bridgwater) and join the lit dinner, at which you can dress up if you wish, but there is no Overseas visitors conferences, Lee Abbey offers a taxi pick-up service to and A39 towards Williton and Minehead. Follow this road for You can book by telephone, email or fax, and pay by credit card. If requirement to do so. you are travelling from Africa and a visa is required prior to entry into For our younger guests, some holiday weeks may provide for earlier from Taunton - departing Taunton Coach Station at 3.40pm approximately 50 miles to Lynmouth. At Lynmouth follow the the UK, Lee Abbey will require full payment at the time of booking. evening meals. Please ask about arrangements when you arrive. and Taunton Rail at 4.00pm (please wait in the Lounge road to Lynton. Pass through the village of Lynton following Our published cancellation charges will then be applied should you on platform 2), returning to Taunton by 11.30am (Sunday signs for Valley of Rocks. (See below). have to cancel your booking or fail to arrive. Things to know before you come 4.30pm). This service must be pre-booked before your Towels are provided in all rooms in the House and Beacon. arrival date. Please contact Lee Abbey on 01598 752621. Easier route on larger roads Extend your weekend: staying Sunday night Check-in is from 4.00 pm on the day of arrival and check-out is RAIL – please wait in the lounge on platform 2. Leave the M5 at Junction 27 (Tiverton), and take the A361 You are welcome to stay on for Sunday night after a weekend, subject by 10.00am on the last day (3.30 pm on Friday-Sunday weekends). towards Barnstaple. Just after South Molton, turn right onto to availability. On Sunday evenings there is no programmed activity Evening meals on days of arrival are as follows: Friday 7.00pm; COACH – please wait in the waiting room. and the meal is informal and shared with the Community. Monday and Saturday 6.30pm. Smoking is not allowed in any of our The taxi cost one way is £19.00 and the price includes either the A399 signed Lynton. accommodation. 1 suitcase or 1 holdall per person. If you are bringing extra At Blackmoor Gate, turn right onto the A39 and continue We cannot allow pets in the House, or in self-catering units. Youth and children’s ministry luggage, a dog or a wheelchair please let the bookings team following signs to Lynton. On entering Lynton at the T- Registration forms If you need to bring a guide dog, please tell us in advance. junction turn left for the Valley of Rocks. There is no mobile phone signal around the Main House on any know in advance as this may incur an extra cost. You will be sent registration forms with your booking confirmation. The road will go out of the village into Valley of Rocks - Please return these at least fourteen days in advance of your visit so network. Please bring a portable baby alarm if you need one. If you are delayed you will need to make your own that we can plan the programme around your child’s requirements. Our rugged landscape means almost all walks we organise will arrangements to get to Lee Abbey. No refund can be made. continue past the roundabout up the hill into the Lee Abbey We may wish to contact you by phone to discuss any special needs involve moderate ascents and descents. Please bring appropriate We can now offer a taxi service in the holiday weeks, Saturday Estate. requirements indicated on the forms. Please refer to page 28 in this footwear. As you enter the Lee Abbey Estate the main entrance is If you are unsure about your ability to complete any walk, check with to Saturday. Contact bookings for more information on this programme to see the provision we offer for your children. signposted on the right hand side. Host Team on the day. service. What we can and cannot offer Alternatively, take a train or coach to Barnstaple. From Lee Abbey reserves the right to change the programme at its Fuel discretion depending upon the weather conditions and resources Other things to note Barnstaple, either: The nearest fuel station at Barbrook, 2 miles from Lee Abbey, available at the time. Please be aware that you are responsible for As part of our desire to be God’s welcome, our programmes are Catch a bus to Lynton open to all of every background, regardless of race, culture, gender has irregular opening hours. The nearest 24 hour station is in your child at all times during your stay with us. All under-18s must be The 309/310 Filers service runs from Barnstaple Bus Station. booked in with an adult. or religious affiliation. Lee Abbey Fellowship is a Christian charity Barnstaple. to which the exemption for religious organisations in paragraph Phone Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for the latest information. 2 of Schedule 23 to the Equality Act 2010 applies; so please note,

Disability access and special needs when booking accommodation, that restrictions on the sharing of Lynton is 1.5 miles from Lee Abbey; see below for taxi Sat-nav users We will always take all reasonably practical steps to accommodate bedrooms apply. information. Many devices will direct you via Woody Bay; please note this is a people with a disability. narrow single track road. To ensure you stay on larger roads, set Although the vast majority of programmes run as advertised, we We provide: the sat-nav to direct you via Lynton. • A hearing loop system in our two main meeting rooms reserve the right to make changes to the speaker, title or programme Order a taxi to Lee Abbey • A lift serving the ground, first and second floors (but not the third content where it may occasionally become necessary. If these It is cheaper to pre-book a Lynton taxi to collect you from E & O E changes are significant, we will inform those already booked. floor; if you will need to use the lift, please ask when booking) Barnstaple than to use a Barnstaple taxi. • A fully equipped bathroom suitable for people with a disability Personal information we collect when booking is used for Lee Abbey • Ramps for access to the Dining Room and Octagonal Lounge. purposes only, and is not passed on to others. If you wish to have Lynton Taxis However, the layout of this Victorian building makes wheelchair your details removed from our system, please contact the Bookings Neil Davey • 01598 753800 access to some areas of the House difficult. If you cannot climb stairs, Office. We may occasionally take photographs/video during your please tell us at the time of booking. We are unable to offer care stay, to be used for our publicity, both in print and on our website. • 07907 161666 ourselves, so it is essential that you bring your own carer if you will need this attention. We will offer your carer a 20% discount off the full brochure price (proof may be required of their status as carer). We aim at Lee Abbey to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our guests during their stay and will endeavour to do all that is reasonably practicable and within our control to achieve that aim. To that end we would respectfully request that any guest that has any need for assistance or action on our part due to allergies, mobility, hearing or sight impairment to make their needs known in writing, as well as on the registration form, to the Bookings Team at least 30 days prior to their visit. All such information will be treated in confidence. With regard to allergies, whilst every effort will be made to meet the individual needs of guests we cannot guarantee that Lee Abbey will be allergy free as there are too many variables over which we have no control. Sadly, we are not able to guarantee one-to- one support in any circumstances.

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