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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250413T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T133900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T112954Z
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SUMMARY:Three days of silent prayer and reflection at the beginning of Holy Week
DESCRIPTION:From Sunday 13 April 5pm until Maundy Thursday 17 April 10am. \nAt 10 am every morning there will be an introduction to prayer\, reflection and silence. At 6.30pm you are welcome to join the Evening Prayer of the community in the Chapel. With Sister Christiane and Sister Regula. \nSelf-catering only. \nSuggested donation: £160 – £180 (for the full retreat)
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/three-days-of-silent-prayer-and-reflection-at-the-beginning-of-holy-week/
CATEGORIES:Themed retreat at St Andrew's
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T065338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T124443Z
UID:13416-1745953200-1745958600@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-13/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T134041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T111418Z
UID:13464-1746871200-1746892800@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Consider the Lilies
DESCRIPTION:A day to celebrate the beauty of Creation  \nThis day will be an opportunity to ‘stand still and learn to be astonished’ (in the words of American poet\, Mary Oliver) by the abundance of God’s love in nature. There will be opportunities for personal space and silence\, and to explore the beautiful wild garden of the Sisters of St Andrew. Bring clothes and shoes appropriate to the weather forecast!  \nThe day will be facilitated by Mary Lean\, who is a writer\, editor and spiritual director\, living in Oxford.  \n10 arrivals\, 10.30 start\, 4.00pm end.\nSuggested donation £25 – £40 \nPlease bring a packed lunch. \nContact us before filling your online booking form\, Thank you. \n 
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/consider-the-lilies/
CATEGORIES:Saturday quiet days or workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T134609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T151227Z
UID:13471-1748019600-1748271600@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Journeying with Icons has been postponed to 2026
DESCRIPTION:postponed to 2026\nA themed silent retreat. \nFrom Friday 23\, 5pm to Monday 26\, 3pm \nSuggested donation: £120-£210 \nWe will take space and time to rest and deepen our relationship with God. Each morning at 10 am there will be an input introducing one or two icons to feed the day of prayer and silence. In the evening\, there will be a time of sharing (optional) and a meditative worship at 6.30pm. With Sister Marie-Christine \nSister Marie-Christine is a sister of  St Andrew  and a member of the team helping with receiving guests\, leading retreats and  giving spiritual accompaniment. Praying with art is part of her spirituality.   \nPlease contact us before filling your online booking form.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/journeying-with-icons/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T124641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T124641Z
UID:13421-1748372400-1748377800@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-14/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T135003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T091145Z
UID:13475-1749895200-1749916800@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Sacred Sculptor
DESCRIPTION:A quiet day using the sculpture of Imogen Stuart\, a German by birth. She lived in Ireland most of her life and was deeply influenced by Celtic spirituality. She produced work for many churches throughout Ireland. \nThe day will be led by Kathleen O Sullivan an Ignatian accompanier with Celtic roots. \n10 arrivals\, 10.30 start\, 4.00pm end.\nSuggested donation £25 – £40 \nPlease bring a packed lunch. \nContact us before filling your online booking form\, Thank you.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/sacred-sculptor/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Saturday quiet days or workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250624T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T124922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T124922Z
UID:13423-1750791600-1750797000@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-15/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250727T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250805T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T135224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T135224Z
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SUMMARY:An Urban Oasis Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A silent retreat with personal accompaniment (Individually Guided Retreat). 3 to 8-Day retreat. 2 nights minimum. \nSelf catering only.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/an-urban-oasis-silent-retreat-4/
CATEGORIES:Residential retreats iwht personal accompaniment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20241022T093800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T153459Z
UID:13903-1758967200-1758988800@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Stewardship and/or Kinship
DESCRIPTION:Exploring and praying our relationship with Creation. \nA Quiet Day in the Season of Creation. \nWith Sister Regula. \n10 arrivals\, 10.30 start\, 4.00pm end.\nSuggested donation £25 – £40 \nPlease bring a packed lunch. \nContact us before filling your online booking form\, Thank you.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/stewardship-and-or-kinship/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T125116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T125116Z
UID:13425-1759258800-1759264200@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-16/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T140003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T140003Z
UID:13485-1761325200-1761498000@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Stepping Stones into Silence
DESCRIPTION:A silent retreat with personal accompaniment (Individually Guided Retreat) Friday 5pm to Sunday 5pm. \nSelf catering only.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/stepping-stones-into-silence-8/
CATEGORIES:Residential retreats iwht personal accompaniment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T125237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T125237Z
UID:13428-1761678000-1761683400@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-17/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240820T064947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T153440Z
UID:13527-1762596000-1762617600@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:The Drama Triangle and the Winner's Triangle
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop we will first reflect and get more familiar with the three roles of the drama triangle: rescuer\, victim\, persecutor and the three roles of the winner’s triangle: responsible\, vulnerable\, assertive. We will then look at how these roles are at play in relationships in the gospel and in our lives.  \nWith Sister Christiane \n10 arrivals\, 10.30 start\, 4.00pm end.\nSuggested donation £25 – £40 \nPlease bring a packed lunch. \nContact us before filling your online booking form\, Thank you.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/the-drama-triangle-and-the-winners-triangle/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Saturday quiet days or workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T125445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T125445Z
UID:13430-1764097200-1764102600@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-18/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251130T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240822T075942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T150507Z
UID:13544-1764513000-1764523800@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:For the Feast of  St Andrew\,  the Sisters invite you  to their  Open Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, we had to cancel the Open Afternoon 2025.\nCome any time between 2.30pm and 5.30pm \nEnjoy * Relax * Spend time together * Games *  \nMini Craft Market * Refreshments \n4.30 – 5.00pm Prayer with the community \nTrain: Lewisham or Blackheath. Bus 54\, 89 or 108 Stop at St Margaret \n Church/Brandram Road. Car park available. \nNo need to book. Everybody welcome! If you know you will be coming please let us know.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/for-the-feast-of-st-andrew-the-sisters-invite-you-to-their-open-afternoon-4/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240822T080135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T153359Z
UID:13548-1765015200-1765036800@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Anticipating Hope
DESCRIPTION: A quiet day to reflect on the promise of hope in Advent. \nThis day will be an opportunity to step aside from the business of life and reflect on and pray with the themes of Advent\, especially that of waiting\, of hope and of finding light in the deepest darkness. There will be opportunities for personal space and silence. The day will be facilitated by Sheelagh Daly\, who is a counsellor and spiritual director\, living in Blackheath.  \n10 arrivals\, 10.30 start\, 4.00pm end.\nSuggested donation £25 – £40 \nPlease bring a packed lunch. \nContact us before filling your online booking form\, Thank you.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/anticipating-hope/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20240813T125616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T125616Z
UID:13433-1765306800-1765312200@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-19/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20260119T112237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T105038Z
UID:18613-1769542200-1769542200@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-20/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20260120T110042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T134412Z
UID:18656-1769853600-1769875200@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:SABBATH
DESCRIPTION:With Sheelagh Daly\, counsellor and spiritual director \n\n\nA day to reflect on what Sabbath means to us:\n\n\nA chance to recharge our batteries? An act of witness against a culture that values busyness above all things?\nArrival 10am for a 10.30am start. Ends 4pm. \n\n\nPlease bring a packed lunch \n\n\nSuggested donation: £25 – £40 \nPlease book in advance. \nTo book\, contact us at : welcome@sisters-of-st-andrew.com \n 
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/sabbath/
CATEGORIES:One Day Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20260120T140611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T140637Z
UID:18674-1770397200-1770570000@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Stepping Stones into Silence
DESCRIPTION:A silent retreat with personal accompaniment (Individually Guided Retreat) \nFriday 5pm to Sunday 5pm. \nArriving Friday 6 to Sunday 8th February 2026 \nDonation £80-£140 (residential\, self-catering only) \nFor more information and booking\, please contact us by email: welcome@sisters-of-st-andrew.com 
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/stepping-stones-into-silence-9/
CATEGORIES:Residential retreats iwht personal accompaniment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20260120T140001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T140344Z
UID:18669-1771027200-1771113599@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Winter
DESCRIPTION:can sometimes feel long and tough… \n  \nCome to explore your creativity with a simple\, mindful art activity. Letting your creative self rekindle the light… \nA morning spent working with a simple collage technique. A gentle\, relaxing\, creative activity in a calm environment. Focus on images of light. \n9.45 arrivals for a 10am start. Finishes 12.30. \nFor more information and booking\, please contact us by email: welcome@sisters-of-st-andrew.com \nAll welcome\, no previous art experience needed. \n 
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/winter/
CATEGORIES:One Day Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
CREATED:20260120T134731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T134731Z
UID:18665-1771668000-1771689600@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
SUMMARY:Lent  Quiet day. Sacred Landscape
DESCRIPTION:With Kathleen O’Sullivan\, Ignatian accompanier with Celtic roots. \nA quiet day using landscapes\, memory\, place\, art and the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins to slow us and unable us to pay more attention to what is moving in us. \nArrival 10am for a 10.30am start. Ends 4pm.\nPlease bring a packed lunch\nSuggested donation: £25 – £40\nPlease book in advance.\nTo book\, contact us at : welcome@sisters-of-st-andrew.com
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/lent-quiet-day-sacred-landscape/
CATEGORIES:One Day Events
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SUMMARY:Lent Retreat: A four week Individually Guided Retreat in Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:The retreat is an opportunity to deepen your prayer life in preparation for Holy Week. \nIt is also an opportunity to experience spiritual accompaniment. \nSpiritual accompaniment is a time to share about your faith journey during the retreat. \nYour prayer companion will provide the necessary tools for your prayer. \nWeekly meeting with a spiritual accompanier\, in person or online. \nOpening and closing meetings at St Andrew’s Lewisham (or online with the spiritual accompanier) \nSuggested donation £40 to £70 \nPlease book before Thursday 12 February. \nPage in progress…More information \nBeside fresh water you lead me.” Psalm 23:2  \nThe retreat is an opportunity to deepen your prayer life during the season of Lent. Your daily prayer will be supported by a weekly personal meeting with a prayer companion. \nDates: Start: The retreat will begin on Sunday 22nd February in the afternoon (2.30pm to 4.30pm) at the Sisters of St Andrew\, 99 Belmont Hill\, London SE13 5DY. \nClose: The retreat finishes on Sunday 22nd March (2.30pm to 4.30pm) at St Andrew. \nIf you are unable to come to St Andrew’s for the opening and/or the closing of the retreat\, there will be an online meeting with your prayer companion. \nWhat do I need for the retreat? An open heart! A desire to commit for the duration of four weeks in Lent. A Bible and a note book. \nHow much time will I need? Apart from the opening and closing meeting at St Andrew’s\, you will need: \nA time each day for personal prayer (usually 30 minutes). \nA time each week to meet your prayer companion (usually one hour). \nWhat happens during the meeting with the prayer companion? \nThe first meeting gives an opportunity to share about yourself and what you expect from the retreat. The prayer companion listens and will make suggestions for your personal prayer\, Bible passages or other material. In subsequent meetings\, you share about how you have lived the week since your last meeting. The prayer companions are sisters of St Andrew and a group of their friends. All the companions are trained in spiritual accompaniment\, attend supervision and are committed to good safeguarding practice. \nWhen do I meet with my prayer companion? Preferably this would be on the same day and time each week\, this can be arranged together according to availability. In most cases\, the meeting will be at St Andrew’s\, but there are also possibilities to meet a prayer companion in South London or online. We will do our best to suit everybody. \nWho can make the retreat? The retreat is open to people who seek to deepen their faith\, whatever their experience in retreats or church background. \nHow much does it cost? The suggested donation is £40 – £70 for the four weeks of the retreat. covering expenses. Within the range given\, each person chooses what contribution they make. Cost shouldn’t be an obstacle\, let us know if it is an issue for you. We can provide a receipt for those who need one. \n Contact us and book. welcome@sisters-of-st-andrew.com \nIf you are interested in the Lenten Retreat\, please contact us by email \nPlease book as early as you can\, if possible before the 12th February 2026. \n  \nBooking form for the Lenten Retreat \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/lent-retreat-a-four-week-individually-guided-retreat-in-daily-life/
CATEGORIES:Retreat in daily life
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T203000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-21/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260331T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T193000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants. Holy Week
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-22/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T050000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T170000
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SUMMARY:WHAT SHALL I DO ? CHOICES AND DECISIONS.
DESCRIPTION:A themed retreat led by Sister Marie-Christine \nIn our lives\, we find ourselves in situations and relationships where we wonder if we should\nmake changes\, whether decisive or just smaller steps. At other times\, things happen to us\,\ngrief\, redundancy\, children leaving the nest\, health issues… Are there choices to be made\nthere too ?\nInspired by the wisdom of St Ignatius in his Spiritual Exercises\, we will explore discernment\nand choices in our lives. This week-end retreat will offer inputs and space of silent personal\nreflection and prayer with an optional sharing at the end of the day. \nSister Marie-Christine is a sister of St Andrew\, part of the team of the retreat house of the sisters in Lewisham\, and congregation shaped by ignatian spirituality. She provides spiritual accompaniment and gives individual guided retreats. \nArrive at 5pm on Friday and leave at 5pm on Sunday.\n(Self-catering only)\nSuggested donation: £100 – £140
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/what-shall-i-do-choices-and-decisions/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s\, 99 Belmont Hill\, Lewisham\, SE13 5DY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260428T193000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-23/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:GETTING TO KNOW THE EXILED PARTS OF OURSELVES
DESCRIPTION:with Sister Christiane \nDuring this workshop we will get acquainted with some parts of ourselves\nwe tend to hide\, push aside\, are uncomfortable with\, exile or attempt to\nsuppress. We will explore these parts at our own pace\, through poetry\,\ndrawings and guided visualisation exercises. We will look with curiosity\nand attentiveness\, noticing the thoughts coming to our minds as well the\nfeelings and sensations we experience. There will be time for personal\nreflection\, letting things surface and be\, experiential moments as well as\ntimes for sharing. \nArrival 10am for a 10.30am start. Ends 4pm.\nPlease bring a packed lunch\nSuggested donation: £25 – £40
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/getting-to-know-the-exiled-parts-of-ourselves/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T193000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditative Evening Prayer including Taizé Chants
DESCRIPTION:The time of prayer begins at 7.30 pm and lasts until about 8.30 pm.  \nAt 7.00 pm there is a song practice\, for those who wish.  \nAfter the prayer\, quiet music is played in the chapel. People are welcome to stay and pray silently and leave quietly when ready.  \nYou are welcome to join the sisters for refreshments in the ground floor meeting room. \n  \nThere is no need to book\, all are welcome. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, except July\, August and December.
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/tuesday-meditative-evening-prayer-including-taize-chants-24/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditative Prayer including Taize chants
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102133
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163120Z
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SUMMARY:CREATIVE BEING
DESCRIPTION:with Sister Fiona Maguire \nA workshop day to discover and nourish our creativity\,\nto explore our relationship with God using art. This day\nwill be based on practical art activities. No experience\nnecessary. \nArrival 10am for a 10.30am start. Ends 4pm.\nPlease bring a packed lunch\nSuggested donation: £25 – £40
URL:https://sisters-of-st-andrew.com/event/creative-being/
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