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Welshwoman in London. University administrator. Independent researcher (medieval anchorites). Anglican Reader (lay minister). Warden of Readers Diocese of Southwark.
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I mean, it's ++Rowan so it's going to be good, but do read this:

On #retreat, we have time to slow down, relax and put our troubles firmly in God's hands... and leave them there. A retreat is not escapism, but a very necessary means of preparing ourselves for deeper involvement in our daily life' (APR archive 1960's). Where will you go? promotingretreats.org

A reminder that this Sunday, Pentecost, has one of the best bible verses.

This is very exciting!

Help us promote more retreats and offer more retreat bursaries to those who need them, by joining us as an APR Member! Find out more on promotingretreats.org/membership #retreat

I've never watched The Apprentice, but this 👇 I would tune in for.

Are you a teacher or headteacher in a Church of England school, needing time to rest, read, reflect and recharge? The APR offers bursaries for teachers to go on retreat. Do let the staff of your local C of E school know! All info on promotingretreats.org/bursary #retreat #teacher #teaching

A retreat is a place apart to entertain silence in your heart and listen for the voice of God – to pray for your own discovery (Thomas Merton). Where might you go? promotingretreats.org #retreat #silence #prayer

Just by existinge, capybaras make lyfe that much more capybearable