A simple sketch of Jesus riding a donkey with people laying palm branches before him

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! (Matthew 21.9)

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Feedback from a recent retreat participant: ‘Thank you for a weekend that was both refreshing and inspiring. I arrived with a buzzing head; it has calmed me down, thank you’. Could you help support someone's much-needed retreat by contributing to our Bursary Fund? promotingretreats.org/bursary

The ancient chapel of St Peter seen through a field of daisies

The Wild Worship week (27-31 July) at the Othona community in Essex is always popular - book your camping space now on www.othona.org/essex/progra... #retreat #prayer #wildworship

A sunny lilac-covered building

There is still time to book a place at the annual Spring Individually Guided Retreat (IGR) at Community of the Resurrection, Mirfield, from 19-26 April. Find out more on mirfield.org.uk/events-calen... #retreat

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Have you ever thought about leaving a legacy to help promote retreats, or help us finance others' retreats through our Bursary Fund? We are grateful for every donation we receive. Find out more on promotingretreats.org/bursary #legacy #bursary #retreat

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Two ladies sitting on a ledge by a clump of daffodils

A close up of a daffodil with the Sheldon buildings in the background

Thank you to the @sheldonretreat.bsky.social for your warm welcome at our Poetry and Prayer retreat, and to Helen Evans for your inspiring leadership. One participant wrote, 'This weekend was an oasis for me. I felt nurtured and nourished, and was so grateful to have been a part of this group’.

A sculpture of the Virgin Mary cradling baby Jesus

Mary said, 'Here am I, the servant of the Lord, let it be with me according to your word' (Luke 1.38).

We give thanks for Mary's joyful listening to the message of the angel Gabriel, on this, the Feast of the Annunciation. Where might you listen for the word of God? promotingretreats.org
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Many carers long for a retreat, but can't get away... why not join our first (free) online quiet day on 9 July? Find out more on promotingretreats.org/news-events-blog #retreat #quietday #carers

A photo of Ian and Gail Adams in a sunny wood

In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for retreat leaders Ian and Gail Adams of ‘Beloved Life’. Their next retreat will be at the Sheldon Community from 3-7 August, or read Ian's work on stillthelightshines.substack.com #retreat #prayeroftheweek

Sunrise over a beautiful still lake

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;
my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning (Ps 130. 5-6).

Find time to 'Wait for the Lord' this spring - maybe even here, at APR member house, IDwala Retreat Centre in South Africa or visit promotingretreats.org

A vivid Van Gogh painting of white almond blossom against a blue background

'This season of Lent, with so much new life around us in God’s creation, gives us the opportunity to relearn, to rediscover, the gift of attentiveness, the gift of wonder and so come to life and blossom'. Read the whole article by Bishop John Stroyan in our Spring newsletter on promotingretreats.org

A sunny bench under a tree with daffodils all around

'Lent is a ‘springtime of our souls’... a time to create space in our lives, to take a retreat and to reflect upon the spiritual journey of our lives'. Read the whole article in our spring newsletter, or find your next retreat on promotingretreats.org #retreat #springtime

A buzzard in the sky

Praying today for all who will be joining the APR's Spring Retreat, 'Soaring on wings like eagles' at the @sheldonretreat.bsky.social in Devon. The APR autumn retreat will be held from 20-22 October - find out more on promotingretreats.org/news-events-blog

A wooden bench sitting in front of a flowerbed full of large pink flowers

There are Quiet Garden Days at Holland House in Worcs every month - the next three are on 9 April, 7 May and 11 June... why not visit one day? All info on hollandhouse.org/programme/ #retreat #quietgarden #prayer

A photo of a tall archway which would have made up the end wall of Walsingham priory and a group of people

Stay at The Julian Shrine with All Hallows Guesthouse, Norwich and make a pilgrimage to Walsingham this summer; there are a variety of dates available. Find out more on www.julianshrine.org #julianofnorwich #retreat #pilgrimage

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Looking for an unusual way to reflect on the events of Holy Week? Reflect on the slow process of mixing, kneading, and shaping a hot cross bun as a metaphor for prayer at Launde Abbey on 2 April. Book your place now on www.laundeabbey.org.uk/retreat/our-... #retreat #holyweek

An ancient wall painting of St Cuthbert wearing a mitre and with his hand raised in blessing

There is still time to sign up for an online retreat this weekend, led by APR Chair Cameron Butland. Find out more from the online calendar on promotingretreats.org, or use it explore other online retreat options... #retreat #prayer #stillness

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Our Spring Newsletter is now available! Read it online to catch up with our news - and explore our vision for the future! promotingretreats.org/wp-content/uploads/APR-Spring-Newsletter-2026.pdf #retreat

The red brick building of the retreat house seen through a hedge

In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Graham Dowling (Warden), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at The Retreat House, Pleshey. Their next Individually Guided Retreat (IGR) will run from 8-12 July - why not join them? All info on www.retreathousepleshey.com/events #prayer

The red brick building of pleshey retreat house with the sun rising behind it and a large wooden cross in the foreground

In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Graham Dowling (Warden), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at The Retreat House, Pleshey. They are offering Lenten Quiet Days on 26, 27, 31 March and 1 April... could you join them for one of these? All info on retreathousepleshey.com/events

A sculpture relief of the Virgin Mary kissing the baby Jesus

Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.

This Mothering Sunday, we give thanks for own mothers and all those who have nurtured us.
#prayer #mothersday #blessing

An icon of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus

Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.

We give thanks for the witness of the Virgin Mary, as well as our own mothers and those who have nurtured us, on this Mothering Sunday. #mothersday #prayer

It's just two months till APR Administrator, Demelza, sets off on her Land's End to John O'Groats bike ride, raising money for the APR Bursary Fund. Would you like to sponsor her? promotingretreats.org/cycling-fundraiser #cycle #lejog

A primitive-style painting of three crosses on a hill

It's not too late to join a creative acrylic quiet day for Lent at Quiet Waters Christian Retreat House on 26 March. All info and bookings onhttps://www.quietwaters.org.uk/events #quietday #retreat #painting

A bed of yellow daffodils around the edge of a sunny field

Still looking for a Quiet Day this Lent? How about reflecting with the Desert Mothers and Fathers with the Sisters Of Bethany in Norfolk on 25th or 28th March? All info and bookings on www.sistersofbethany.org.uk #retreat #quietday @monknunanglican.bsky.social

A close-up photo of a perfect daisy in green grass, with a yellow centre surrounded by lots of white petals

If you are feeling numbed by the bombardments of life, silence will help by... shining a clear bright radiance on the simplest of things (Sara Maitland, Retreats 2018). Why not join a retreat or quiet day this spring? promotingretreats.org #retreat #silence

A garden chair on a sunny allotment

Are you a spiritual director, but feeling like your ministry needs new life? The next online Refresher Course led by the London Centre for Spiritual Direction will be on 14 April - find out more, or book your place, on www.lcsd.org.uk/events #prayer #spirituality

A painting of Franciscan monks in their brown-habits on a sailing boat off the white cliffs of Dover

Come and commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi with the community at Hilfield Friary from 10-12 July. All info and bookings on www.hilfieldfriary.org.uk/programme/ #retreat #francisofassisi @monknunanglican.bsky.social

A photo of a crenellated castle tower against a mauve sunset

There is still time to sign up for @sarumcollege.bsky.social’s 5-week online Easter course exploring the writings of St Teresa of Avila. The course starts on 24 March. Find out more on www.sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/ #retreat #prayer #spirituality

Comfortable armchairs in a warm Sitting Room looking out in a colourful flowerbed and neatly mown lawn

In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for all who live, work or seek refreshment at Ballyvaloo Retreat and Conference centre in Ireland. They host dozens of led and silent retreats throughout the year - why not visit sometime? www.ballyvaloo.ie