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Companions along the way is a course to Journeys in Prayer Companions along the way Lichfield Cathedral train people for the ministry of Spiritual Journeys in Prayer is a series of workshops on Direction. 80 contact hrs. See separate leaflet. For 1300 years, the Cathedral has been a prayer, arranged by the local church or deanery, Next course is planned for 2018. Contact: place of pilgrimage, the Shrine of St Chad using leaders from the diocesan Journeys in Revd Charles Ruxton . 01743 891636 being the main focus. Even today, pilgrims Prayer Team. [email protected] come to pray at the shrine at the west end of the Lady Chapel. Nearby is an intercessions The format is flexible, according to the needs of board, and prayers are offered daily for the local church, and may be: Spiritual Direction people in need, for parishes of the diocese and the wider church and national concerns. • a series of weekly meetings, e.g. Many Christians value having somebody that evenings in Lent they can talk to in confidence about their life Contact: Lichfield Cathedral, 19A The Close, • a Quiet Day under God. They are given many names, Lichfield, Staffs WS13 7LD. Tel: 01543 306100 • a parish weekend away companion, spiritual director, soul friend etc. If Email: [email protected] • a deanery or ecumenical event you would like some help in finding such a • a series of Sunday evenings person, or would like to have a chat about what Shallowford House such a relationship might be, a member of the The team currently has more than 30 members team is a contact person in each Archdeaconry. Set in a 3.5 acre garden in open countryside with a similar number of possible subjects for you the diocesan retreat and conference centre is to choose from. Wolverhampton Episcopal AreaArea: the ideal setting for relaxation and renewal on

Pauline Shepherd: Tel: 01543 418451 events such as: organised or private retreat, If you are interested in having a Journey in email [email protected] Prayer, or would like more details, please parish weekend, away day, training event or contact: Salop Episcopal AreaArea: conference.

Revd Charles Ruxton . 01743 891636 Stephanie Fahie: Tel: 01743 588307 The Warden, Shallowford House, Stone, [email protected] email [email protected] ST15 0NZ. Tel:01785 760233. Stafford Episcopal AreaArea: [email protected] CourseCourses:s:s:s: Freda Bishop: Tel: 01782 372924 Meeting God in eeeverydayeveryday life gives a brief email [email protected] introduction to ways of growing in prayer Dovedale HHHouseHouse individually and as a group. It could be run in a parish or deanery to build up prayer life. Parish/ Deanery guided prayer The Diocesan Residential Youth Centre is the ideal venue for groups of all ages to The course comprises four 2.5 hour sessions. Individuals are paired with Companions, explore their Christian faith in the beautiful Enquiries: Revd Rod Clark meeting daily for a week, or perhaps weekly for Peak District hills [email protected] a month, or for Lent. A marvellous way for any The Warden, Dovedale House, Ilam, group to explore prayer. Growing in prayer is a 6 day/ 12 evening Ashbourne, DE6 2AZ Tel: 01335 350365 course for those who wish to grow in Chris Polhill [email protected] [email protected] intimacy with God. See separate leaflet. Diocesan Spirituality Team Other Centres for Spirituality in the Diocese The aim of the team is to be a diocesan resource for churches to encourage The Reflection Gardens are just north of spiritual growth the villages of Wood and near , Members of the team will be happy to help you CloverleyStaffordshire, Hall, Whitchurchnext to the Beaudesert find leaders for Quiet Days and Retreats. Managers: 01948 890688 Campsite for young people and close to Chair of TeamTeam: Charles Ruxton. 01743 891636 www.cloverleyhall.orgCastle Ring, an iron-age monument [email protected] shown on most maps. In Cannock Wood Croftvillage, Meadows follow signsFarm, toHorton, Beaudesert Leek and at SecretarySecretary: John Wedd: 01283 520650 Mrs Irene Harrison 01782 513039 [email protected] (andthe junction see www.rich57.co.uk/crocus/Horton.htm of Chestall Road and Holly ) Hill Road take the private wooded lane. Coordinator of Spiritual CompanionsCompanions: Follow the tarmac lane for half a mile over Pauline Shepherd 01543 418451 AMICA Centre, Ightfield, Market Drayton Jill8 speed Poole ramps,01948 890610 Reflections at Little [email protected] http://amica.org.uk/AMICA%20Centre.htmlHayes is signed on the left.

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Reflections, Cannock Wood, The Team are available to put on a full day or Rev Christine Polhill 01543 674474 half-day event with workshops on aspects of www.reflectiongardens.org.uk Christian prayer and a keynote speaker. This requires full commitment from the local Deanery St Chad’s House, Leek or Area and preferably 9 months’ notice. Mike Fitzsimmons 01538 382483 www.leekparish.org.uk/chads.htm More information about resources for St Chad’s Boningale, Albrighton spirituality and the Spirituality Team is Evelyn & Jess Harper 07767 390860 available on the Diocese web site: [email protected] https://www.lichfield.anglican.org /spirituality_resources Colwich Abbey Or follow ‘Discovering the http://www.colwichabbey.org.uk Heart of God’ theme.