Quiet Day
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Quiet Day
Foxhill Retreat and Conference Centre... Guided Quiet Day at Foxhill ... is an intimate conference centre, near Frodsham in Cheshire. Wednesday 17th June ‘15 The house is in a rural setting which makes it an ideal location for groups or individuals to meet, relax and be refreshed. Foxhill is situated in some of the most stunning countryside in the whole of Cheshire. looking at the Foxhill is only a couple of miles from Junction 12 (or 14) on the M56, and provides the perfect location for exploring Chester, North Wales, the Peak District, Liverpool or Manchester. There are also regular rail services to and from Frodsham or Helsby; both stations only a mile or so from the centre. ‘Book of Jonah’ Please contact Foxhill (see below) to book a place or request further details. The cost for the day is £20 The main house was the one-time residences of the Pilkington family – who generously donated their home to the Diocese of Chester in the late 1960’s. The centre is regularly used for the training of anglican clergy, parish week-ends and study days. But the home is open to people of all faiths or none. Retreat leader, Revd Vivien Gisby Visitors to Foxhill come from all over the world to enjoy the relaxed setting, picturesque views and easy access to local attractions. Please do not hesitate to get in touch at any time to learn more about the facilities – or just call by if you are in the area. www.foxhillconferences.co.uk If you feel a little hesitant about a quiet day or day of retreat, you may like to consider coming to this one as a "first go". The day should prove helpful and, hopefully, restful and enjoyable for all who would like to come. Foxhill, Tarvin Road Frodsham Cheshire WA6 6XB Tel. 01928 733777 [email protected] Prayer and Personal Reflection Provisional Programme 10.00 Arrive and gather in Chapel Jonah 2.1 “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” Retreat leader, Vivien Gisby writes - 10.15 Welcome and introductions 10.30 Coffee 10.45 Address 1 “For many people the Book of Jonah is a simple chilhood tale of a scared man swallowed by a giant fish. ...followed by quiet time for reflection 12.45 Lunch 13.30 Address 2 ...followed by quiet time for reflection 14.45 Recollection and Evening Prayer But by digging a little deeper into the story one soon gilmpses there is some very profound teaching about God’s love for his people. A love which can be tested to the limit, and beyond yet it is a love which never fails.“ 15.30 Tea and depart. Please think about joining us and consider whether you might like to invite someone else whom you feel would appreciate this day together. VIVIEN GISBY was brought up in Bradford but has lived in a number of different parts of the country in latter years. Vivien has worked as both a professional librarian and an information scientist but is now the Vicar of the parish of St John the Evangelist, Weston, in the Diocese of Chester. Vivien writes - “I came to faith soon after we moved to Macclesfield in 1994 and was a Reader for several years and also one of the leaders of a church plant before I was ordained in 2008. I have three grown-up children. I enjoy singing, walking my border terrier, doing cross stitch, eating out and going to the cinema with my family. I have a particular interest in helping people to grow in their faith and enjoy running courses, retreats and study groups.