From the stories of people in the Church of England Living Ministry research there were six key things that made a difference to wellbeing.
- Tune Your Life to Healthy Rhythms.
- Handle expectations.
- Recognise times of Vulnerability.
- Identify Safe Spaces.
- Value and Affirm.
- Establish Healthy Boundaries.
Healthy rhythms include work, rest, prayer, exercise and nutrition, and for many ‘time-out’ from the goldfish bowl of the vicarage and the parish.
Retreats at Pleshey and time at Sheldon can be supported using CMD personal grant. Contact your Area CMD Adviser. Other events on this page may be eligible too – again your CMD Adviser can discuss.
The House of Retreat
Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 1HA
www.retreathousepleshey.com
The House of Retreat offers a range of led retreats, themed around areas such as wellbeing, photography, contemplative prayer, the Christian seasons, wilderness, the garden, and of course Evelyn Underhill. For led retreats click here.
The garden is a beautiful place of sanctuary and stillness, and the House has a team of chaplains who come in daily and a General Manager, Revd Graham Dowling. It is a place steeped in prayer. Contact the House directly if wanting to have time away alone on private retreat, time for a small group together, or to join in an organised event on the programme.
The Society of Martha & Mary at Sheldon
Sheldon Lane, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter EX6 7YT
www.sheldonretreat.com
01647 252752.
Sheldon events have a 20% discount for those in ministry.
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
2 Butcher Row, London E14 8DS
0300 111 114 • info@rfsk.org.uk
Launde Abbey
East Norton, Leicestershire LE7 9XB
01572 717254 • Email: info@launde.org.uk