In this spring retreat at George Bell House, largely spent in silence, Canon Dan Inman invites participants to step out of the intensity of their life into a period of contemplation using some of Jesus's most well-known teachings, the 8 so-called 'Beatitudes' (Matthew 5.1-12) that act as an overture to his teaching on living as children of the Kingdom of God.
There are opportunities for individual spiritual conversation with Canon Inman alongside the 20-minute addresses.
- £180 per person or £150 per person to share a twin room, subject to availability.
- Full Board begins with Supper, includes Breakfast and ends with Lunch on Tuesday.
- Call 01243 813586 to book or email bookings@chichestercathedral.org.uk with any queries.
Check-in is from 2.00pm on Sunday 12th May.
Sunday 12th May
- 2.30pm Welcome and introduction (Dresden Room)
- 3.00pm Evensong (Quire of the Cathedral)
- 5.00pm Address 1: Blessed are the poor in spirit (Dresden Room)
- 5.30pm Supper (in the Dining Room)
- 8.30pm Address 2: Blessed are those who mourn (Dresden Room)
- 9:00pm Compline in the Bishop's Chapel
Silence is kept
Monday 13th May
Silence is kept throughout the day until supper and following Compline.
- 8.00am Eucharist (Lady Chapel of the Cathedral)
- 9.00am Breakfast (Dining Room)
- 10.00am Address 3: Blessed are the meek
- 12.30pm Address 4: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, followed by a short midday office
- 1.00pm Sandwich lunch
- 3.00pm Address 5: Blessed are the merciful
- 5.30pm Evensong (sung by the Lay Vicars)
- 6:45pm Supper (Dining Room)
- 8.30pm Address 6: Blessed are the peacemakers
- 9:00pm Compline in the Bishop's Chapel
Tuesday 14th May
Silence is kept until lunch
- 8.00am Eucharist (Lady Chapel of the Cathedral)
- 9.00am Breakfast
- 10.00am Address 7: Blessed are the peacemakers
- 12.30pm Address 8: Blessed are those that are persecuted, followed by a short midday office
- 1.00pm Sandwich lunch
Guests depart.