BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//77.72.1.34//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231029T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 RDATE:20241027T020000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240331T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 RDATE:20250330T010000 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2589@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
“THE COMING KING – MEEKNESS AND MAJESTY”
\n\nThese two days will be led b y Janey Petterson (Ceramicist and Photographer) from the Craft Studio\, Ho use of the Open Door Community.
\nMore information about Janey’s wor k can be seen on her website: www.janeypetterson.co.uk – Images and P ots of Glory
\nUsing air dry clay (not too messy!)\, we will explore together two of the characteristics of the coming King and Messiah – The vulnerability and meekness of the baby Jesus in the manger\, and the power and the majesty of Christ the King.
\nCome to one or both days …
\nWhilst it is hoped that most people will be able to attend both days\, if you are not able to do so\, you are welcome to attend only one.
\nNo artistic ability is necessary but an apron might be helpf ul!
\nPlease also bring a notebook and pen.
\nFor both days\, visitors are asked to arrive at 9.45am\, ready to start at 10.00am. The da y finishes at 4pm.
\nPlease bring a packed lunch\, and drinks will b e provided.
\nSuggested Contribution…
\nSuggested c ontribution for each day\, which includes the cost of materials\, is £30 p er person.
\nOvernight accommodation: There is limited self-caterin g accommodation if you need to stay overnight\, with Breakfast provided. C ontribution: £35 per person
\nInterested?
\nFor boo king forms for day visitors and overnight guests\, please Contact Us
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Preparation for Advent Creative Retreat Days URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/advent-2021/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/10/CeramicCrown.png\;400\;267\,medium\;https://www.houseoftheop endoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CeramicCrown.png\;400\;267\,large\;h ttps://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CeramicCrown. png\;400\;267\,full\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/10/CeramicCrown.png\;400\;267 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2845@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nThe Gateway Youth Summer Conference at HOD takes p lace from 18th July to 31st July 2022\, as part of the wider Discipl eship Course running from 21st March – 31st August.
\nThe C onference is on the theme “Gateway” – opening the Gates and Doors of our l ives to make way for the King of Glory. Expand your horizons – connect wi th God and others in new ways…
\nFor more see Gateway Youth Summer Conference 2022
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gateway Youth Summer Conference 18th – 31st July URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/gateway22/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/01/House-of-the-Open-Door-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;htt ps://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/House-of-the-Op en-Door-212x300.png\;212\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.or g/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/House-of-the-Open-Door-724x1024.png\;724\;102 4\;1\,full\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ House-of-the-Open-Door.png\;1587\;2245\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3281@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This date is the beginnin g of our Spring term for the Discipleship Course 2023
\nIn 2023 the Discipleship Co urse runs from February to December in three terms\, and includes our summ er conference\, Gateway:
\n\n
\n- Spring Term Wedn esday 1 February – Friday 4 April
\n- Summer Term Monday 1 June- 6 August 2023
\n- Gateway Summer Youth Confere nce 2023 Saturday 24th – Sunday 6th August
\n- < strong>Autumn Term Sunday 1 October – Friday 15 December li>\n
For more details see Discipleship Course 2023
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230202 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:DC 2023 Spring Term Begins URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/dc-2023-spring-term/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/01/dcWalkCourtyard-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://ww w.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dcWalkCourtyard-300x20 0.jpg\;300\;200\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/u ploads/2022/01/dcWalkCourtyard-1024x683.jpg\;800\;534\;1\,full\;https://ww w.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dcWalkCourtyard.jpg\;1 245\;830\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3274@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This date is the beginning o f our Spring term for the Discipleship Course 2023
\nIn 2023 the Discipleship Course runs from February to December in three terms\, and includes our summer conference\, Gateway:
\n\n
\n- Spring Term Wednesday 1 February – Friday 4 April
\n- Summer Term Monday 1 June- 6 August 2023
\n- \n
Gateway Summer Youth Conference 2023 Saturday 24th – Sunday 6th August - Autumn Term Sunday 1 October – Fr iday 15 December
\nFor more details see Discipleship Course 2023< /a>
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230602 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:DC 2023 Summer Term Begins URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/dc-2023-summer-term/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/01/dcBeachFlags-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.h ouseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dcBeachFlags-300x193.jpg\ ;300\;193\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads /2022/01/dcBeachFlags.jpg\;720\;463\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3451@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nOur two-week Gateway Youth Summer C onference at HOD takes place from 24th July to 6th August 2023\, as part o f the wider Discipleship Course running from February to Decembe r 2023.
\nThe Conference is title is “Gateway” – opening the Gates and Doors of our lives to make way for the King of Glory. Expand your hor izons – connect with God and others in new ways…
\nJesus replied\, “If you only knew the gi ft God has for you and who you are speaking to\,
\n
\nyou would ask me\, and I would give you living water.”
\n(John 4:10)For more see Gateway You th Summer Conference 2023
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230807 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gateway Youth Summer Conference 2023 – 24th July to 6th August URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/gateway-youth-summer-conferenc e-2023/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/12/GatewayPoster2023Screenshot-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium \;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GatewayPos ter2023Screenshot-213x300.png\;213\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheo pendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GatewayPoster2023Screenshot.png\;69 6\;980\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3280@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This date is the beginni ng of our Spring term for the Discipleship Course 2023
\nIn 2023 the Disciple ship Course runs from February to December in three terms\, and includes o ur summer conference\, Gateway:
\n\n
\n- Spring Term a> Wednesday 1 February – Friday 4 April
\n- Summer T erm Monday 1 June- 6 August 2023
\n- Gateway Summe r Youth Conference 2023 Saturday 24th – Sunday 6th August li>\n
- Autumn Term Sunday 1 October – Friday 15 Decemb er
\nFor more details see Discipleship Course 2023
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:DC 2023 Autumn Term Begins URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/dc-2023-autumn-term/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/01/dcGroupMakeAFace-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://w ww.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dcGroupMakeAFace-300x 225.jpg\;300\;225\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content /uploads/2022/01/dcGroupMakeAFace-1024x768.jpg\;800\;600\;1\,full\;https:/ /www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dcGroupMakeAFace.jp g\;1107\;830\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3595@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nOur two-week Gateway Youth Summer Conference at HOD takes place from Monday 2 2nd July – Sunday 4th August 2024\, as part of the wider Discipleshi p Course in 2024.
\nThe Conference title is “Gateway” – opening the Gates and Doors of our lives to make way for the King of Glory. Expa nd your horizons – connect with God and others in new ways…
\n\n
Jesus replied\, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to\,
\nyou wou ld ask me\, and I would give you living water.”
\n(John 4:10)For more see Gateway Summer Youth Conference 2024
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gateway Youth Summer Conference 2024 – 22 July – 4 August URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/gateway-2024/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/12/GatewayLogo2024-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://ww w.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GatewayLogo2024-283x30 0.png\;283\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/u ploads/2023/12/GatewayLogo2024.png\;594\;630\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2465@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Quiet Day Painting CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This day wil l start with a short introduction\, followed by a reflection led by Margar et Wade. Then for the rest of the morning you will quietly paint as a resp onse to the reflection. …
\nAll are welcome – artists\, absolute beginners and the curious!
\nFor more details and to b ook please see our page Quiet Days of Painting and Reflection
\n< em>Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) about your safety whe n staying with us as a day visitor. This includes the measures we are tak ing to ensure your safety\, and precautions such as social distancing whic h we ask you to take during your time with us.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210925T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210925T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:September Quiet Day of Painting and Prayer URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/sept-quiet-day/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/04/ArtRetreatsPainting-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ArtRetreatsPaintin g.jpg\;171\;229\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2353@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Quiet Day Painting CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This day w ill start with a short introduction\, followed by a reflection led by Marg aret Wade. Then for the rest of the morning you will quietly paint as a re sponse to the reflection. …
\nAll are welcome – artists\, absolu te beginners and the curious!
\nFor more details and to book please see our page Quiet Days of Painting and Reflection
\n< p>Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) about your safety when staying with us as a day visitor. This includes the measures we are taking to ensure your safety\, and precautions such as social distancing which we ask you to take during your time with us. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211009T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211009T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Quiet Day of Painting and Reflection URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/oct21-quiet-day/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/04/ArtRetreatsPainting-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ArtRetreatsPaintin g.jpg\;171\;229\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2598@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We are restarting our live Friday Fellowsh ip Meetings\, and on Friday November 12 our speaker (joining us remote ly) will be Yoofi Clarke.
\nYoofi coordinates Prais e Fest\, a Catholic Charismatic Renewal prayer group in Milton Keynes\, an d is a member of the Charis service team (CDSC) for the diocese of Northam pton.
\nYoofi will be speaking on the theme “Standing your G round”
\nOur fellowship meeting will be in the Tithe Barn at HOD for those who live locally. We had hoped to livestream th is on Youtube live but will not be able to\, apologies.
\nThe record ing of Yoofi’s talk will be posted afterwards on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCelO052TL4FCFqG9OjtIj6 Q
\nPlease join us as we seek the Lord together.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.
\n____
\nYoofi Clarke serves the Lord as Coordinator of Praise Fest\ , a vibrant Catholic Charismatic Renewal prayer group in the cluster of St . Barnabas parishes in Milton Keynes.\n
\n
\nHe served as a membe r of the Diocesan Service Team for Northampton Diocese for over five years and was recently appointed as the interim Coordinator of the new Charis D iocesan Service Committee.
\n
\nYoofi has been involved in Cath olic Charismatic Renewal for over 27 years and desires to see unity in the Body of Christ\, and for us to live our faith outside the walls of the ch urch building by developing a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit and being attentive to His voice in our daily activities.\nHe lives in Buckingham with his lovely wife Pep and their 2 amazing children.\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211112T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211112T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Friday night Fellowship meeting – Yoofi Clarke (at HOD) URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/oct-21-yoofi-clarke/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/10/YoofiClarke-251x300.jpg\;251\;300\,medium\;https://www.house oftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/YoofiClarke-251x300.jpg\;251\ ;300\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10 /YoofiClarke-251x300.jpg\;251\;300\,full\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.o rg/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/YoofiClarke-251x300.jpg\;251\;300 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1219@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Revd David Cook\, previously vicar of C hipping Campden\, will be speaking at our Friday Night Fello wship Meeting for December 2021.
\nDavid will speak on the the me “Finding Freedom in the Love of God”
\nThe live meeting will take place in the The Tithe Barn at HOD\, and those near enough are welcome to join us. We hope nearer the time to share details about a livestream\, if possible.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Frid ay night speakers on other dates
\n_____________
\nHaving spen t almost the first four years of his life in a Prisoner of War camp in Jap an\, David was brought up in the Far East and the U.K.
\nAfter readi ng History and Theology at Oxford\, he ministered in a housing estate in C hatham\, followed by 18 years in South Africa\, both in youth work and the n in a large multiracial parish in Cape Town. Returning to England\, he w as Team Rector at Newbury and then Vicar of Chipping Camden.
\nDav id now lives with his wife in Bourton-on-the-Water. The have four adult c hildren and two grandchildren.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211203T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211203T214500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:December First Friday: Rev David Cook: “Finding Freedom in the Love of God” URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/fri-3-dec-21/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2016/12/DavidCook2-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.hou seoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DavidCook2-173x300.png\;173 \;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/201 6/12/DavidCook2.png\;187\;324\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2361@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Quiet Day Painting CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This day w ill start with a short introduction\, followed by a reflection led by Marg aret Wade. Then for the rest of the morning you will quietly paint as a re sponse to the reflection. …
\nAll are welcome – artists\, absolu te beginners and the curious!
\nFor more details and to book please see our page Quiet Days of Painting and Reflection
\n< p>Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) about your safety when staying with us as a day visitor. This includes the measures we are taking to ensure your safety\, and precautions such as social distancing which we ask you to take during your time with us. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:December Quiet Day of Painting and Reflection URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/dec-quiet-day/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/04/ArtRetreatsPainting-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ArtRetreatsPaintin g.jpg\;171\;229\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2710@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:One of our Seasons Creative Arts Retreat Days for 2022 Each day will start with a short seasonal reflection led by Margaret Wade. Then the rest of the day will be spent\, using your own br ought creative materials\, as a response to the reflection. There will be plenty of time to use the craft studio\, and to spend time in the beautifu l courtyard and gardens.
\n“There is a time for everything\, and a season for every activity under the heavens” ( Ecclesiastes 3:1)\nSuggested creative art materials: Paints and Canvas\; Air clay\; Writing Materials\; Calligraphy etc All are welcome
\n\n\n \nArrival from 9.45 ready to start at 10am and the day finishes at 4pm. The suggested contribution is £20 per person to include drinks and biscu its. Please bring your own packed lunch.
\n\n\n\nFor booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Con tact Us.
\n\n\n\nWhen you make a booking\, you will be given information about the measures taken to ensure your safety and precautions such as social distancing\, w hich we ask you to take during your time with us. Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) for more information.
\n\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220216T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220216T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Winter Creative Arts Retreat Day URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/winter-22/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/12/WinterPainting-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www .houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/WinterPainting-300x224. png\;300\;224\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/12/WinterPainting.png\;357\;267\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2936@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
See Seasons Creative Arts Retreat Days for other dates in 2022 Our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for F ebruary will be on Fri 18th Feb.
\nJohn Trimming will speak on the t heme “The Beauty of Selflessness”\, exploring th e parables in Luke chapter 15.
\nJoin us live if you can – in the The Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer and fellowsh ip.
\nWe plan to share a recording of the talk afterwards on our YouTube channel.
\nSee our Calendar of Events for a number of other Friday night speakers planned for other dates in 2022.
\n\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220218T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220218T214500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Friday night meeting – “The Beauty of Selflessness” URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/friday-night-meeting-the-beaut y-of-selflessness/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/01/ProdigalFamily-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www .houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ProdigalFamily-236x300. jpg\;236\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/01/ProdigalFamily.jpg\;794\;1011\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2852@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Fr Si mon Penhalagan will be the speaker at our Friday Night Fello wship Meeting for March 2022.
\nFr Simon will speak on the the me “Living the Great Commandment”\, joining us i n The Tithe Barn at HOD for live worship and the talk.
\nThose near enough are welcome to join us. We hope nearer the time to shar e details about a livestream\, if possible.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday n ight speakers on other dates
\n_____________
\nFr Simon Pe nhalagan is a Catholic priest of the Northampton diocese\, ordained in 200 8\, and now a parish priest in Luton.
\nHe is a long-term m ember and former president of Sion Catholic Community for Evangelism\, wh ere he has been involved in many aspects of evangelisation\, discipleship and leadership formation. Having his roots in youth ministry\, he now has oversight of the youth ministry office of his home diocese. This is part of his wider remit as Episcopal Vicar for Mission\, seeking to enable the parishes of the Northampton diocese t o share the love of God with the wider community.
\nFr Simo n is also the Deputy Coordinator of the CHARIS National Service o f Communion\, serving Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England and Wale s.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T214500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:March First Friday: Fr Simon Penhalagan: “Living the Great Commandm ent” URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/mar-22-fr-simon-p/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/01/FrSimonPenhaligan2-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FrSimonPenhaligan2- 284x300.png\;284\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2022/01/FrSimonPenhaligan2.png\;400\;422\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3053@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nIris Riemersma is the speaker for our First Friday Fello wship Meeting for April 2022\, leading us on the theme “The Joshua Gen eration and the Great Commission“.
\nIris is an inte rn at Water from the Rock\, a ministry based locally to HOD. Having m et Iris recently\, we invited her to speak as we felt she was inspiring ab out sharing the Gospel\, particularly with younger Christians. From Iris’ profile (see below): “I hope to work towards bridging the gap between the older generations that have gone before us in faith\, and the new gen eration of Christians that is rising up.”
\nJoin us if you can – in the The Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer a nd fellowship.
\nDetails TBC nearer the time: There may be a live stream on YouTube\, but if not\, we hope to share a recording of the talk afterwards on our YouTube channel.
\nSee our Calendar of Even ts for a number of other Friday night speakers planned for other dates in 2022.
\n_____________
\nIris Writes:
\nMy n ame is Iris Riemersma\, I’m 23 years old and from the Netherlands.
\nI have had the privilege to grow up in a Christian family with parents wh o love the Lord\, and because of that I never doubted His existence. Howe ver\, I only started my personal walk with the Lord in my late teenage yea rs.
\nFrom a very young age I was very aware of\, and broken for\, the brokenness of this world\, especially when it comes to orphans and the Fatherless. When I was 17 years old\, I joined Youth with a Mission (YWAM) where I d id a discipleship training school and a Children at Risk school\, later st affing on both.
\nFor the last six months I have been with a ministr y called “Water from the Rock”\, in England.
\nI hope to work toward s bridging the gap between the older generations that have gone before us in faith\, and the new generation of Christians that is rising up.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220401T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220401T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:April First Friday – Iris Riemersma\, “The Joshua Generation and th e Great Commission” URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/april-first-friday-iris-joshua -gen/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/03/IrisRiemersa500-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://ww w.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IrisRiemersa500-274x30 0.jpg\;274\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/u ploads/2022/03/IrisRiemersa500.jpg\;500\;548\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2917@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:HODRetreat CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:< /a>Friday 13th May – Sunday 15th May 2022 p>\n
The House of the Open Door community offers a retreat on the th eme “Narnia\, Middle-earth and God’s Creation”
\nThe retrea t leader will be our longstanding friend Andy Swinford.
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Andy writes:
\nOn this retreat we shall explore God’s wonderful creation\, drawing inspiration from the Bible and from the stor ies of C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien (no prior knowledge needed!).
\nI t will be a time for drawing close to God\, and receiving his grace-filled refreshment and rest\, with plenty of opportunity for encountering God an ew\, both indoors and outside in the beautiful gardens a nd countryside surrounding The House of the Open Door. There will be time to listen and pray\, and just to Be as we are refreshed by his Spirit and delight in God\, enjoying his presence.
\nSuggested donation £150
\nAlthough Covid-19 restrictions are lifting at the moment in the UK\, events at HOD are subject to current restrictions. Please se e our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your safety for more. p>\n
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\n \nAndy has frequently given multimedia presentatio ns and lead retreats on C S Lewis. He has also written scripts for tours o f places in Britain connected to Tolkien for Authatrails. He gave a presentation for the Three Shires Festival last year on links between t hese two authors and their love of the natural world.
\nNow retired\ , he taught English in secondary school for 25 years in Birmingham. Walkin g in the countryside and beekeeping are among his chief pleasures. He is c urrently writing a book on Joy in the fiction of C S Lewis.
\nHe is a longstanding friend of The House of the Open Door\, and has spoken befor e at our F riday Night Fellowship Meetings
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\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220513T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220515T140000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:HOD Retreat: “Narnia\, Middle-earth and God’s Creation” with Andy S winford URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/narnia-middle-earth-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/02/Screenshot_20220217-185813_Drive-1-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\ ,medium\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Scr eenshot_20220217-185813_Drive-1-210x300.jpg\;210\;300\;1\,large\;https://w ww.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_20220217-1 85813_Drive-1-717x1024.jpg\;717\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.houseoftheopen door.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_20220217-185813_Drive-1.jpg \;1080\;1543\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3133@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:HODRetreat CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Escape to the Cotswolds and explore your Creativity on Retreat with us….
\nFrom 1st-3rd July we will be holding our Six Senses Creativity Retreat .
\nThe vision for this event grew over a long time. And no w it’s sprouting!
\nWhat…?
\nThe weekend retreat is for anyo ne who wants to discover something new about their creative perception. Y ou don’t need to call yourself a Christian to come!
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\n- Explore their creativity through nature and exper imental Art techniques.
\n- Le d by an experienced and friendly team
\n- Creative Workshops available: \n
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\n- Power Drumming
\n- Physical Poetry
\n- Paper Making
\n- Acrylic Flow Painting
\n- … and more
\n- Suitable for all levels of ability.
\n- All materials provided.
\nIn between times you are welcome to relax in our R etreat Centre Gardens. Refreshments will be provided.
\nWhen…?
\nWe suggest you book in to stay with us from Friday and Sunday so that you can take part in all of the activities on offer.
\nStay the weekend to take part…?
\nPlease Contact Us to book in to stay in our Retreat Cent re.
\nRecommended donation for your stay: £150 (full board). < /p>\n
The retreat is supported by the community’s registered Christian < a href='https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/charity/'>charity.
\nQuestions…?
\nPlease contact us with any queries\, for instance if you would like to come for only part of the time or prefer to stay in the local are a.
\nJoin us!
\nCome\, and be refreshed. Come and just B E\, be yourself.
\nCome\, especially if you have never been bef ore! ?
\nClick for our Six Senses Retreat poster PDF to share with others .
\nPhoto below: Ibi and Silvie\, two members of the Creativity Retreat team look forward to meeting you!
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220701T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220703T143000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Six Senses” Creativity Retreat URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/six-senses-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/06/SixSenses-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.hous eoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SixSenses-212x300.jpg\;212\; 300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/ 06/SixSenses.jpg\;658\;932\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3067@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC\,Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Daniella Stephens will be speaking at HOD as part of HOD’ s Ga teway Summer Youth Conference 2022.
\nThe Conference is on t he theme “Gateway” – opening the Gates and Doors of our lives to make way for the King of Glory. Expand your horizons – connect with God and others in new ways…
\nDaniella is an inspirational speaker with a pas sion for the Gospel and prayer ministry. We look forward to welcoming her speaking to us all and encouraging all of us\, especially those at HOD fo r Gateway or the wider Discipleship Course 2022.
\nJoin us in The Tithe Barn at HOD for live worship and the talk.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates
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\nDaniella is from Manchester and in full-time ministry a s a Catholic Speaker. She is passionately committed to the urgent task of proclaiming and teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Daniella has always been a practising Catho lic but after a deeper encounter with Jesus at 17\, felt a powerful call t o share the Gospel\, particularly the goodness\, gentleness\, faithfulness \, and mercy of God!For the past 10 years she has been formed in speaking\, evangelisation\, catec hesis & prayer ministry. In 2018\, she graduated from the Maryvale Institu te with a First-Class Honours Ecclesiastical Bachelor of Divinity and has received much of her formation through the Prince o f Peace Community and New Dawn Conference Walsingham\, founded by Myles Dempsey.
\nShe speaks to p eople of all ages at prayer groups\, youth groups\, parishes\, retreats\, and conferences both nationally and internationally.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Daniella Stephens (Gateway Youth conference 2022) URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/daniella-stephenson-gateway-yo uth-conference-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/05/DaniellaStephenson-ND-2019-Portrait-e1653151238458-150x150.p ng\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/05/DaniellaStephenson-ND-2019-Portrait-e1653151238458-226x300.pn g\;226\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/05/DaniellaStephenson-ND-2019-Portrait-e1653151238458.png\;400\;53 1\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3072@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Pippa Baker will be speaking at HOD as one of our invited speakers for our Gateway Summer Youth Conference 2022.
\nThe Conference is o n the theme “Gateway” – opening the Gates and Doors of our lives to make w ay for the King of Glory. Expand your horizons – connect with God and oth ers in new ways…
\nPippa is a full time missionary with the Cat holic Charismatic Renewal and helps lead a worship collective called One Hope Project.
\nWe look forward to welcoming her speaking to us all and encouraging all of us\, especially those at HOD for Gateway or th e wider Discipleship Course 2022.
\nJoin us in The Tithe Barn at HOD fo r live worship and the talk.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220722T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220722T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Pippa Baker (Gateway Youth conference 2022) URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/pippa-baker-gateway-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/06/PippaBaker2-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.ho useoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PippaBaker2-300x285.jpg\;3 00\;285\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2 022/06/PippaBaker2.jpg\;800\;759\;\,full\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.o rg/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PippaBaker2.jpg\;843\;800\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3085@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC\,Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nBrother Loarne Ferguson will be speaking at HOD on two July evenings (26 and 28) as part of HOD’s Gat eway Summer Youth Conference 2022.
\nThe Conference is on the th eme “Gateway” – opening the Gates and Doors of our lives to make way f or the King of Glory.. Expand your horizons – connect with God and others in new way…
\nGateway week 2 focuses on Discipleship and Missi on. Brother Loarne’s teaching on these evenings will focus on these areas\ , and be addressed especially to those at HOD for Gateway or the wider Disciplesh ip Course 2022.
\nBrother Loarne has been a long-term friend of HOD\, helping the community and those we serve in a number of ways\, from the spiritual to the very practical – In 2021\, he led a project to build us a new Apiary\, using ecological methods and recycled material (see our blog post – The Apiary at HOD).
\nMore details about Brother Lo arne below.
\nJoin us in The Tithe Barn at HOD for live worship and the talk.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.
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\nBr. Loarne Ferguson< /p>\n
Br. Loarne became a member of the Capuchin Franciscan Order 30 years ago. He is now 53 years old and lives at the Friary in Chester with six other rel igious brothers. For 14 years he has helped to form small groups dedicated to discipleship and evangelisation while holding various other posts.
\nKey Christian interests:
\nDivine change management for ind ividuals and communities\; prophetic ministry\; equipping for mission\; co ntemplative life.
\nKey human interests:
\nCreativity & culture\; arts & crafts\; relationships\, ecology & music.
\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Br. Loarne Ferguson evening 1 (Gateway Youth conference 2022) URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/loarne1-gateway-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/06/Loarne-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.houseof theopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Loarne-300x300.jpg\;300\;300\;1 \,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Loa rne.jpg\;609\;609\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3080@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC\,Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nEsther Price will be speaking at HOD as part of HOD’s Gateway Summer Youth Conference 2022.
\nThe Conference is o n the theme “Gateway” – opening the Gates and Doors of our lives to ma ke way for the King of Glory.. Expand your horizons – connect with God an d others in new way…
\nWe have invited Esther to speak during G ateway week 2\, which focuses on Discipleship and Mission. We are sure sh e will speak inspiringly in these areas due to her passion for evangelism and life given in service of the Gospel. Her teaching will be addressed especially those at HOD for Gateway or the wider Discipleship Course 2022\, b ut is open to all.
\nMore details about Esther below.
\nJoin u s in The Tithe Barn at HOD for live worship and the talk.
\nSee the Calendar of Events a> for Friday night speakers on other dates
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\nEsther Price
\n
\nGod called Esther to full-t ime missions in her early 20’s\, working with Youth With A Mission for 3 years. Howe ver\, just as she was ready to do cross cultural missions\, God told her t o go back to Hereford.After a long break away\, God drew her ba ck to missions and she went on her first trip with Blessed To Be A Blessing (BTB AB) to Peru in 2014. She has since been on a further 8 short term mission trips\, worked in various co-ordinator posts for the organisation\, lived in Thailand for 4 months and became the National Director in April 2022.
\nEsther is called to work with broken women\, walking alongside t hem to see Gods healing and restoration in their lives.
\n\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Esther Price (Gateway Youth conference 2022) URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/esther-price-gateway-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/06/EstherPricePortrait-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EstherPricePortrai t-251x300.jpg\;251\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2022/06/EstherPricePortrait.jpg\;532\;636\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3096@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC\,Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nBrother Loarne Ferguson will be speaking at HOD on two July evenings (26 and 28) as part of HOD’s Gat eway Summer Youth Conference 2022.
\nThe Conference is on the th eme “Gateway” – opening the Gates and Doors of our lives to make way f or the King of Glory.. Expand your horizons – connect with God and others in new way…
\nGateway week 2 focuses on Discipleship and Missi on. Brother Loarne’s teaching on these evenings will focus on these areas\ , and be addressed especially to those at HOD for Gateway or the wider Disciplesh ip Course 2022.
\nBrother Loarne has been a long-term friend of HOD\, helping the community and those we serve in a number of ways\, from the spiritual to the very practical – In 2021\, he led a project to build us a new Apiary\, using ecological methods and recycled material (see our blog post – The Apiary at HOD).
\nMore details about Brother Lo arne below.
\nJoin us in The Tithe Barn at HOD for live worship and the talk.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.
\n_______________________
\nBr. Loarne Ferguson< /p>\n
Br. Loarne became a member of the Capuchin Franciscan Order 30 years ago. He is now 53 years old and lives at the Friary in Chester with six other rel igious brothers. For 14 years he has helped to form small groups dedicated to discipleship and evangelisation while holding various other posts.
\nKey Christian interests:
\nDivine change management for ind ividuals and communities\; prophetic ministry\; equipping for mission\; co ntemplative life.
\nKey human interests:
\nCreativity & culture\; arts & crafts\; relationships\, ecology & music.
\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Br. Loarne Ferguson evening 2 (Gateway Youth conference 2022) URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/loarne2-gateway-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/06/Loarne-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.houseof theopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Loarne-300x300.jpg\;300\;300\;1 \,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Loa rne.jpg\;609\;609\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2715@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:One of our Seasons Creative Arts Retreat Days for 2022 Each day will start with a short seasonal reflection led by Marga ret Wade. Then the rest of the day will be spent\, using your own brought creative materials\, as a response to the reflection. There will be plenty of time to use the craft studio\, and to spend time in the beautiful cour tyard and gardens.
\n“There is a time f or everything\, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecc lesiastes 3:1)\nSuggested creative art mater ials: Paints and Canvas\; Air clay\; Writing Materials\; Calligraphy etc. All are welcome
\n\n\n\nArrival from 9.45 ready to start at 10am and the day finishes at 4pm.
\nProgram:
\n10am Welcome and Introduction
\n
10:20 Jesus said to his discip les\, “Come and have Breakfast” (John 21:12)
10.30 M y Summer Breakfast Table
10:45 Creating my Personal Idea of S ummer
12.45 Sharing at the Table of Creativity
1-2pm Lunch
2pm Inviting the Holy Spirit to Speak to Me
2.15 (Writing/Drawing)
2.30 My Creative Response
3.30 Sharing at the Table of Creativity
3.45 Quiet Pr ayer and Blessing
4pm FinishThe suggested contributi on is £15 per person to include drinks and biscuits. Please bring your own packed lunch.
\n\n\n\nFo r booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.
\n\n\n\nWhen you make a booking\, you will be given information about the measures taken to ensure your safe ty and precautions such as social distancing\, which we ask you to take du ring your time with us. Please see our page Coronavirus (COV ID-19) for more information.
\nSee Seasons Creative Arts R etreat Days for other dates in 2022
\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Summer Creative Arts Retreat Day URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/summer-22/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/12/SummerPaintin-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www. houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SummerPaintin-300x225.pn g\;300\;225\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/12/SummerPaintin.png\;376\;282\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3157@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104326Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nHearing the Still Small Voice of God is an invitation to come and spend the day quietly sitting at the feet o f Jesus. The day will have reflections led by Margaret Wade\, as well as t imes of silence to reflect and be still.
\n\n\nThe Lord came and stood there\, calling as at the other times\, “Samu el\, Samuel”. Then Samuel said\, “Speak\, for your servant is listening”. 1 Samuel 3:10
\nPlease bring with you a bible\, note book and writing pens. The Art Studio will be available for use after lunc h for anyone who would like to sketch or paint. Please bring your own art materials.
\nAdministration is at 9.45am ready to start at 10am and the day finishes at 4pm. The suggested contribution is £20 per person to i nclude drinks and biscuits. Please bring your own packed lunch.
\n\nFor booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.
\n\n< em>When you make a booking\, you will be given information about the measu res taken to ensure your safety and precautions such as social distancing\ , which we ask you to take during your time with us. Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) for more information.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Retreat Day: Hearing the Still Small Voice of God URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/still-small-voice-22/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/12/StillSmallVoice22-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:// www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/StillSmallVoice22-16 8x300.png\;168\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2021/12/StillSmallVoice22.png\;201\;358\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-2716@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: \nOne of our Seasons Creative Arts Retreat Days for 2022 Each day w ill start with a short seasonal reflection led by Margaret Wade. Then the rest of the day will be spent\, using your own brought creative materials\ , as a response to the reflection. There will be plenty of time to use the craft studio\, and to spend time in the beautiful courtyard and gardens.
\n“There is a time for everything\, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)\nSuggested creative art materials: Paints and Ca nvas\; Air clay\; Writing Materials\; Calligraphy etc All are welcome
\n\n\n\nArrival from 9.45 r eady to start at 10am and the day finishes at 4pm. The suggested contribu tion is £15 per person to include drinks and biscuits. Please bring your o wn packed lunch.
\n\n\n\nFor booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.
\n\n\n\nWhen you make a booking\ , you will be given information about the measures taken to ensure your sa fety and precautions such as social distancing\, which we ask you to take during your time with us. Please see our page Coronavirus (C OVID-19) for more information.
\nSee Seasons Creative Arts Retreat Days for other dates in 2022
\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Autumn Creative Arts Retreat Day URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/autumn-22/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/12/AutumnPainting-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www .houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AutumnPainting-300x225. png\;300\;225\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/12/AutumnPainting.png\;376\;282\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3172@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our First Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for Octob er will have a speaker from the community.\n\n\n\nJoin us if you can – in the Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer and f ellowship – All welcome. \nSee the Diary for Friday night speak ers on other dates: C alendar of EventsDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221007T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221007T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:First Friday for October – Community speaker URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/fri-oct-2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2020/09/P1010968-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.house oftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/P1010968-300x225.jpg\;300\;22 5\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09 /P1010968.jpg\;600\;450\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3175@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Gae Trimming from community will be our First Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for November 22.\n\nGae will speak on “Being prepared“.\n\n\n\nMatthew 25:13… “Keep watch\, because you do not know the day or the hour…”\n\n\n Join us if you can – in the Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, p rayer and fellowship – All welcome.\n\n\nFor those who can’t come in person on the night\, we often upload rec ordings of talks after our meetings to our YouTube channel. For certain evenings we hope at some point to livestream sp eakers’ talks on the YouTube channel\, if appropriate.\n< /div>\n\nSee the D iary for Friday night speakers on other dates: Calendar of EventsDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221104T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221104T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:First Friday for Nov 22 – Gae Trimming\, “Being prepared” URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/first-friday-nov22/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2019/01/Gae-Trimming-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.h ouseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gae-Trimming-169x300.jpg\ ;169\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads /2019/01/Gae-Trimming-576x1024.jpg\;576\;1024\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3241@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our First Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for Decem ber will have a speaker from the community.\n\n\n\nJoin us if you can – in the Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer and fellowship – All welcome. \nSee the Diary for Friday night spea kers on other dates: Calendar of EventsDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:First Friday for December – Community speaker URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/fri-dec-22/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2020/09/P1010968-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.house oftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/P1010968-300x225.jpg\;300\;22 5\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09 /P1010968.jpg\;600\;450\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3189@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Quiet Day CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:“Faith for today a nd Hope for tomorrow”
\nThis quiet day for Advent will be l ed by community and will be a time of waiting on God in reflection and pra yer. In expectation and hope we will focus on the Hope of his coming\, dr awing Strength from the promises in his Word that He will not fail us.
\n\n“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…”
\nHebrews 11 v 1Suggest ed donation of £20\, including drinks and biscuits.
\nPlease bring y our own packed lunch
\nTo book a place\, please contact us by phone or emai l.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Quiet Day for Advent – “Faith for today and Hope for tomorrow” URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/quietdayforadvent2022/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2016/10/the-annunciation-fra-angelico-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medi um\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/the-annu nciation-fra-angelico-300x247.jpg\;300\;247\;1\,large\;https://www.houseof theopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/the-annunciation-fra-angelico.j pg\;800\;660\;\,full\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/upload s/2016/10/the-annunciation-fra-angelico.jpg\;900\;742\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3298@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\n
For th ose nearby who can make it…
\nThe House of the Open Door co mmunity invites you to a
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Christmas Open Day On Sunday 18th December 2022
\nBetween 2 and 5pm
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Come and enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie!
\nWe look forward to seeing you – Directions
\nPlease Contact us to let us know if you are coming\, or if you require further details
\n\n\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221218T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221218T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Christmas Open Day 2022 URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/christmas-open-day-2023/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/11/ChristmasOpenDay2023-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https ://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ChristmasOpenDay2 023-227x300.jpg\;227\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp -content/uploads/2022/11/ChristmasOpenDay2023.jpg\;527\;698\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3231@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
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O ne of our Still Small Voice Days for 2023…
\n< p>…an invitation to come and spend the day quietly si tting at the feet of Jesus.\nThe day will have reflections\, led by Margaret\, as well as times of silence.
\n\n\nThe Lord c ame and stood there\, calling as at the other times\,
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“Samuel\, Samuel ”.Then Samuel said\,
“Speak for your servant is listening”. p>\n1 Samuel 3:10
\nThere will be the opportunity to use the Craft Studio for creative silence (optional – please bring your own creative materials).
\nAll are welcome – come and enjoy the d ay surrounded by our beautiful Retreat Centre and Gardens.
\nAdministration is at 9.45 ready to start at 10am and the day finishe s at 4pm. The suggested contribution is £20 per person to include drinks and biscuits. Please bring your own packed lunch.
\nFor booking deta ils please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.
\nWhen you make a booking\, you will be given information about the measures taken to ensur e your safety and precautions such as social distancing\, which we ask you to take during your time with us. Please see our page Coron avirus (COVID-19) for more information.
\nSee St ill Small Voice Days for other dates in 2023
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230121T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Still Small Voice day Jan 2023 URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/still-small-voice-day-jan-2002 3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2021/12/StillSmallVoice22-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:// www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/StillSmallVoice22-16 8x300.png\;168\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2021/12/StillSmallVoice22.png\;201\;358\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3449@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Our First Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for February will have a speaker from the community.\n\n\n\nJoin us if yo u can – in the Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer and fellowship – All welcome.\n\nSee the Diary for Friday night speakers on other dates: Calendar of EventsDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230203T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230203T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:First Friday for February – Community speaker URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/first-friday-feb-23/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/01/dcGaeTeaching-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www. houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dcGaeTeaching-300x232.jp g\;300\;232\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/01/dcGaeTeaching-1024x791.jpg\;800\;618\;1\,full\;https://www.hous eoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dcGaeTeaching.jpg\;1075\;830 \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3202@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\n
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One of our Seasons Creative Retreat Days for 2023… Each day will start with a short seasonal reflection led by Margaret Wade. Then the rest of the day will be spent\, using your own brought cre ative materials\, as a response to the reflection.
\nThere will be plenty of time to use the craft st udio\, and to spend time in the beautiful courtyard and gard ens.
\n\n
“There is a time for everything\, and a season for every activity under the heavens ” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)\nAll are welcome: be ginners\, experienced and the curious!
\nSuggested creative art mate rials: paints\, canvas\; air clay\; writing materials\; calligraphy etc. p>\n\n\n\n
For booking detail s please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.
\n\n \n\nWhen you make a booking\, you will be give n information about the measures taken to ensure your safety and precautio ns such as social distancing\, which we ask you to take during your time w ith us. Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) for m ore information.
\nSee Seasons Creative Retreat Days< /a> for other dates in 2023
\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Winter Creative Retreat Day 2023 URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/winter-creative-arts-2023/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/11/CreativeArtRetreats2023-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;ht tps://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CreativeArtRet reats2023-300x231.png\;300\;231\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CreativeArtRetreats2023.png\;420\;324\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3286@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:HODRetreat CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for a quiet day of reflection for Lent.
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\nThis quiet day for Lent will be led by community memb ers\, as a a time of waiting on God in reflection and prayer.
\nWe will reflect together on the theme “Finding Joy in the Wildern ess”
\n\nThe wilderness and the dry land sha ll be glad\; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus\; it sha ll blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing.
\nIsaiah 35:1 -10Through prayer\, reflection on Scripture and sile nce during the day\, we will seek to enter into this time of preparation f or the Passion and Death of the Lord Jesus.
\n\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T163000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Quiet Day for Lent: “Finding Joy in the Wilderness” URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/lent-retreat-2023/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/12/lent2023Flower-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www .houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/lent2023Flower-300x200. jpg\;300\;200\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/12/lent2023Flower.jpg\;612\;408\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3454@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Suggested donation of £20\, including drinks and biscuits.
\nPlease bring your own packed lunch
\nTo book a place\, plea se contact us a> by phone or email.
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Our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for March 2023 will be on the second Friday of the month\, March 10th.\n\n< img loading='lazy' decoding='async' class='alignright wp-image-3455 size-m edium' src='https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ AlysenMerrill-225x300.jpeg' alt='' width='225' height='300' srcset='https: //www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AlysenMerrill-225x 300.jpeg 225w\, https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022 /10/AlysenMerrill-113x150.jpeg 113w\, https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/w p-content/uploads/2022/10/AlysenMerrill.jpeg 481w' sizes='(max-width: 225p x) 100vw\, 225px' />Our guest speaker will be Alysen Merrill ( more about Alysen below)\n\nAlysen will sp eak on “The call to love in communities of faith “\, from Philippians 2.\n\n“If you have a ny encouragement from being united with Christ\, if any comfort from his l ove\, if any common sharing in the Spirit\, if any tenderness and compassi on\, then make my joy complete by being like-minded\, having the same love \, being one in spirit and of one mind…”
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\nPhilippians 2:1-2\n\n\nJoin us if you can – in the Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer and fellowship – All welcome.\n\nFor those who can’t come in person on the night\, we sometimes upload recordings of talks after our meetings to our YouTube channel.\n\nSee the Diary fo r Friday night speakers on other dates: Calendar of Events\n\n______ ________\n\n\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230310T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230310T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Friday Fellowship meeting for March – Alysen Merrill\, “The call to love in communities of faith” URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/friday-march-23-alysen-merrill / X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/10/AlysenMerrill-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www .houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AlysenMerrill-225x300.j peg\;225\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/10/AlysenMerrill.jpeg\;481\;640\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3468@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\n\nAlysen Merrill is passionate about people\, the local church\, discipl eship journeys\, organisational culture and really good curries! She was born in the states and would say it’s been her privilege to live and serve in England the last 18 years\, currently being based in Oxfordshire. She desires to be an encouragement to friends and strangers alike and likes to help individuals be attentive to God.
\n\n\nShe has worked with numerous churches in England and cu rrently works for a youth charity as well as helping people and teams flou rish in her role as a Strengthsfinder coach.
\nOur Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for April 2023 wi ll be on April 14th\, the second Friday of the month.\n\n\n\n\nDr Chloe Lynch will be our speaker.
\nCh loe is Lecturer in Practical Theology at London School of Theology. After practising as a City lawyer\, Chloe spent ten years working in church lea dership. Now\, alongside her teaching and writing work\, she mentors lead ers and offers spiritual direction to those who want to grow in prayer. H er book\, Eccles ial Leadership as Friendship\, was published by Routledge in 2019 and she blogs very occasionally at http://theartofsteerin g.wordpress.com.\n\n\n\nJoin us if you can – in the Tit he Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer and fellowship – All we lcome.\n\nFor those who can’t come in person on the night\, we sometimes upload recordings of talks after ou r meetings to our YouTube channel.\n\nSee the Diary for Friday night speakers on other dates: Calendar of Events\ndiv>\n\n\n\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230414T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230414T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dr Chloe Lynch – HOD Friday Fellowship meeting for April URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/chloe-lynch-april-23/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/01/chloe-lynch-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.h ouseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/chloe-lynch-214x300.jpeg\ ;214\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads /2023/01/chloe-lynch.jpeg\;731\;1024\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3205@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\n
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One o f our Seasons Creative Retreat Days for 2023…
\nEac h day will start with a short seasonal reflection led by Margaret Wade. Th en the rest of the day will be spent\, using your own brought creative mat erials\, as a response to the reflection.
\nThere will be plenty of time to use the craft studio\, an d to spend time in the beautiful courtyard and gardens.< /span>
\n\n
“There is a time f or everything\, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecc lesiastes 3:1)\nAll are welcome: beginners\, experienced and the curious!
\nSuggested creative art materials: pa ints\, canvas\; air clay\; writing materials\; calligraphy etc.
\n\n\n
\nFor booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.
\n\n\n
\nWhen you make a booking\, you will b e given information about the measures taken to ensure your safety and pre cautions such as social distancing\, which we ask you to take during your time with us. Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) for more information.
\nSee Seasons Creative Retreat Days for other dates in 2023
\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230509T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230509T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Spring Creative Retreat Day 2023 URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/spring-creative-arts-2023/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/11/CreativeArtRetreats2023-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;ht tps://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CreativeArtRet reats2023-300x231.png\;300\;231\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CreativeArtRetreats2023.png\;420\;324\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3463@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for May 202 3 will be on the second Friday of the month\, May 12th.\n\n\n\n div>\nOur guest speaker will be Fr Columba Jordan CFR.
\n\n\n\nFr Columba is a well known and inspiring writer\, blogger and conference speaker\, often speaking on pra yer\, healing\, evangelism and service of the poor.\n< /div>\n\nHe is a member of the Franciscans Friars of the Renewal s ince 2001. He was ordained in 2011 in New York and then was stationed in D erry Northern Ireland as the superior of the friar’s house there. He now l ives in Bradford England at St Pio Friary where he is the rector of St Pat rick’s church\, the friar’s European vocation director\, serves the local poor\, does spiritual direction and a lot of preaching.\n\nFr Columba has also been providing weekly video teachings to C alled To More\, an online Catholic formation ministry for young adults on YouTube.\n\n\n\nJoin us if you can – in the Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer and fellowship – All welcome.< /em>\n\nFor those who can’t come in per son on the night\, we sometimes upload recordings of talks after our meeti ngs to our YouTube channel.\n\nSee th e Diary for Friday night speakers on other dates: Calendar of Events\n\n< div>\n\n\n
\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230512T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230512T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fr Columba Jordan CFR – HOD Friday Fellowship meeting for May URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/friday-may-23-fr-columba/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/01/FrColumbaSmall2023-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FrColumbaSmall2023- 202x300.jpg\;202\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2023/01/FrColumbaSmall2023.jpg\;400\;595\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3250@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:HODRetreat CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
\n\n‘Under cloud and under star’
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\n(The Hobbit)‘A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord\, make straight in the desert a highway for our God”’
\n(Isaiah 40.3)< strong>
\nFriday 19th May – Sunday 21st< /sup> May 2023
\nThe House of the Open Door community o ffers a retreat on the theme “Narnia\, Middle-Earth and the Way of Life” em>
\nThe retreat leader will be our longstanding friend Andy Sw inford.
\nAndy writes:
\nCome and explore with us on this retreat the theme of Journeying through the life God has given us\, drawing inspiration from the Bible and from the stories of C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien (no prior knowledge needed!). We shall look at such them es as leave-taking and home-coming\, pilgrimage\, companions upon the way\ , the great grace that sustains us\, God’s loving protection\, our resting places\, risky living and probably much more.
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It will be a time for draw ing close to God\, and receiving his grace-filled refreshment and rest\, w ith plenty of opportunity for encountering God anew\, both indoors and out side in the beautiful gardens and countryside surroundin g The House of the Open Door. There will be time to listen and pray\, and just to Be as we are refreshed by his Spirit and delight in God\, enjoying his guiding light.
\nSuggested donation £200
\nPle ase Contact Us< /a> for more details\, or to book.
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\n \nAndy ha s frequently given multimedia presentations and lead retreats on C S Lewis . He has also written scripts for tours of places in Britain connected to Tolkien for Authatrails. He gave a presentation for the Three Shi res Festival last year on links between these two authors and their love o f the natural world.
\nNow retired\, he taught English in secondary school for 25 years in Birmingham. Walking in the countryside and beekeepi ng are among his chief pleasures. He is currently writing a book on Joy in the fiction of C S Lewis.
\nHe is a longstanding friend of The Hous e of the Open Door\, and has spoken before at our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings a>
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230519T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230521T140000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:HOD Retreat: “Narnia\, Middle-Earth and the Way of Life” with Andy Swinford URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/retreat-narnia-middle-earth-20 23/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/12/Narnia-Middle-Earth-2023-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;h ttps://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Narnia-Middle -Earth-2023-211x300.png\;211\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoo r.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Narnia-Middle-Earth-2023.png\;570\;809\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3484@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Matt Blair from Gas Street Church in Birmingham wil l be our F riday Night Fellowship Meeting speaker for June 2023\, on the second F riday of the month\, June 9th. Matt will speak to us on The C ross.
\nMatt is Operations Coordinator (GS South) and Associate Student Pastor for Gas Street Church in Birmingham\, which describes its elf as “compelled by a Jesus-centred vision to be ‘Light for the City’”. div>\n\n\n\nMatt hails originally from San Francisco\, California and is the Operations Coordinator (GS South) and Associate Student Pastor for Gas Street. His assignment since joining Gas Street has been to build up t he new Gas Street South location. Since January 2023\, he has been working in the Student ministry and now looks after that alongside his Operations role.
\nMatt has over a decade of experience as a Worship Director and Worship Pastor and over two decades of experience working as a profes sional actor on stage and screen working alongside household names like Ju di Dench and Matt Damon.
\nHis passion is to see people radically tr ansformed by the Holy Spirit and live lives wholly seeking the Lord and Hi s Kingdom. He resides in Birmingham with his wife of 17 years and their tw o amazing children.
\n\nJoin us if you can – in the Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer and fellowship – All welcome.\n\nFor those who can’t come in person on the night\, we sometimes upload recordings of tal ks after our meetings to our YouTube channel.\n\nSee the Diary for Friday night speakers on other dates: Calendar of Events\n\n\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230609T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230609T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Matt Blair – HOD Friday Fellowship meeting for June URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/matt-blair-june-23/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/01/MattBlairGasStreet-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MattBlairGasStreet- 240x300.png\;240\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2023/01/MattBlairGasStreet-819x1024.png\;800\;1000\;1\,full\; https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MattBlairGas Street.png\;2000\;2500\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3208@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\n
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One o f our Seasons Creative Retreat Days for 2023…
\nEac h day will start with a short seasonal reflection led by Margaret Wade. Th en the rest of the day will be spent\, using your own brought creative mat erials\, as a response to the reflection.
\nThere will be plenty of time to use the craft studio\, an d to spend time in the beautiful courtyard and gardens.< /span>
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“There is a time f or everything\, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecc lesiastes 3:1)\nAll are welcome: beginners\, experienced and the curious!
\nSuggested creative art materials: pa ints\, canvas\; air clay\; writing materials\; calligraphy etc.
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\nFor booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.
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\nWhen you make a booking\, you will b e given information about the measures taken to ensure your safety and pre cautions such as social distancing\, which we ask you to take during your time with us. Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) for more information.
\nSee Seasons Creative Retreat Days for other dates in 2023
\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230704T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230704T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Summer Creative Retreat Day 2023 URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/summer-creative-arts-2023/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/11/CreativeArtRetreats2023-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;ht tps://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CreativeArtRet reats2023-300x231.png\;300\;231\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CreativeArtRetreats2023.png\;420\;324\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3536@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC\,Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Jamie Price from Elim Limitless will b e our speaker on 26th July\, as part of our Gateway Summer Youth Co nference 2023.
\n\n\n< div>Join us if you can – 8pm in the Tithe Barn at HOD for wo rship\, the talk\, prayer and fellowship – All welcome.Jamie is the Director of Ministries for Limitless (Elim’s National Youth and Children’s ministry) and on the Limit less Pioneers team\, helping churches with no youth ministries\, start new youth ministries. He lives in Birmingham with his wife Debs and sons Jude and Ezekiel. In his spare time\, he loves to run and read.
\n\nFor those who can’t come in person on the night\, we some times upload recordings of talks after our meetings to our YouTube channel.\n\nSee the Diary for Friday night s peakers on other dates: Calendar of EventsDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Jamie Price – speaker for Gateway 2023 URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/gateway-2023-jamie-price/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/01/JamiePrice-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.hou seoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JamiePrice-233x300.jpg\;233 \;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/202 3/01/JamiePrice-797x1024.jpg\;797\;1024\;1\,full\;https://www.houseoftheop endoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JamiePrice.jpg\;1523\;1958\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3542@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:DC\,Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Alle gra Mutanda will be our speaker on 27th July\, as part of our < a href='https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/discipleship/gateway-23/'>Gatew ay Summer Youth Conference 2023.
\n\n\nAllegra is a lay woman in full time minist ry in the Catholic Church. She is originally from the DR Congo and a nativ e French speaker but has been living in the UK since 1995.
\nAllegra has extensi ve experience both in evangelisation and parish ministry having been invol ved in evangelisation since 2005. For 12 years\, she was part of Sion Catholi c Community for Evangelism whose charism is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Her primary work there was in parish renewal and missions an d in that time\, worked with over a hundred Catholic parishes across the U K.
\nS ince 2020\, Allegra has been working for the Parish of St Peter and the Winchester Martyrs as their Director of Evangelisation and Leadership where she is helping the parish fulfil its vision of bringing people close r to Jesus Christ in hope and joy.
\nAllegra is passionate about evangelisation and helping people go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. She says\, ‘my own faith grew and developed with the help of so many people along the way and still does. If I can pla y even a small part in another’s journey of faith\, helping them fall in l ove with Jesus\, grow closer to Him\, and in their turn\, start helping ot hers along that road\, then I am responding to my baptismal call’.
\nJoin us if you can – 8pm in the Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the talk\, prayer and fellowship – All welcome.< /em>\n\nFor those who can’t come in person on t he night\, we sometimes upload recordings of talks after our meetings to o ur YouTube channel.\n\nSee the Diary for Friday night speakers on other dates: Calendar of EventsDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Allegra Mutanda – speaker for Gateway 2023 URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/gateway-2023-allegra-mutanda/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/06/AllegraMutanda-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://ww w.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AllegraMutanda-208x300 .jpeg\;208\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/u ploads/2023/06/AllegraMutanda.jpeg\;692\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3552@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:HODRetreat CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The H ouse of the Open Door community offers a ladies’ Fitness and Faith Day on the theme “Grace and Strength”.
\nThe day will be hosted by a team led by community member Ibi Gyorgy. Ibi is a qualified fitness instructor and p ersonal trainer.
\nLadies\, come and join us for a day of
\nFitness\, Faith\, Food and Fun! \n
\n- Fitnes s: Ibi will be leading a program including classes for stretching \, Gentle Pilates\, Dancemix workout\, and Ab blast workout. All fitness c lasses are optional and will aim to suit all abilities.
\n- Other el ements of the day will explore…
\n- Faith: the rela tionship between Fitness and Faith
\n- Food: the ro le of food and nutrition in our lives
\n- Fun: time to unwind in fellowship with others!
\n\n‘My dear son\, be patient\, because the weaknesses of the body are given to us in this world by God for the salvation of the soul. So they are of great meri t when they are borne patiently.
\nSt. Francis of Assisi\, The Little Flowers of St. Francis of AssisiThere will be spare time during the day to enjoy our beautiful Retreat Centre and Ga rdens. Refreshments will be provided.
\nHere you can find a detailed programme. The poster is here.
\nRecommended donation for the day is £35 including all classes and refreshments. Please\, bring your own lunch.
\nPlea se Contact Us a> to book in for the day\, or to stay in our Retreat Centre.
\n \n\n\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T164500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Grace and Strength” Ladies’ Fitness and Faith Day URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/grace-and-strength-ladies-fitn ess-and-faith-day/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/11/IbiFitnessTrees-e1670088595506-150x150.jpeg\;150\;150\;1\,me dium\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IbiFit nessTrees-e1670088595506-300x293.jpeg\;300\;293\;1\,large\;https://www.hou seoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IbiFitnessTrees-e1670088595 506.jpeg\;614\;600\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3564@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:On Friday November 3 2023 our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting speaker will be Yoofi Clarke . Yoofi coordinates Praise Fest\, a Catholic Charismatic Renewal prayer group in Milton Keynes\, and is a member of the Charis service tea m (CDSC) for the diocese of Northampton.
\nLast time Yoofi spoke for our fellowship meeting he joined us remotely for an online meeting in 202 1\, so it will be a joy to welcome Yoofi in person this time.
\nOur fellowship meeting will be in the Tithe Barn at HOD for those w ho live locally. All welcome.
\n(We sometimes post recordings of ou r Friday night speakers afterwards on our YouTube channel).
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.
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\n\n\nYoofi Clarke serves the Lord as Coordinator o f Praise Fest\, a vibrant Catholic Charismatic Renewal pray er group in the cluster of St. Barnabas parishes in Milton Keynes.
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\nHe served as a member of the Diocesan Service T eam for Northampton Diocese for over five years and was recently appointed as the Coordinator of the new Charismatic Diocesan Service of Communion f or Northampton.
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\nYoofi has been involved in Catholic Charismatic Renewal for over 27 years and desires to see unity in the Body of Christ\, and for us to live our faith outside the walls of the church building by developing a deeper relationship with the Holy Spi rit and being attentive to His voice in our daily activities.
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\nHe lives in Buckingham with his lovely wife Pep and their 2 amazing children.DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Friday night meeting – Yoofi Clarke URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/yoofi-clarke-2023/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/09/Yoofi-Clarke-2023-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:// www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Yoofi-Clarke-2023-30 0x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2023/09/Yoofi-Clarke-2023-1024x683.jpg\;800\;534\;1\,full\;http s://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Yoofi-Clarke-202 3-scaled.jpg\;2560\;1707\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3569@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Volunteering CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed for a Tree Planting Event as part of an ecological project.
\n< strong>Plant Hope! All welcome.
\nSaturday 18th N ovember 2023\, 10am-4pm
\n\nWe have 420 trees of 7 different types to plant on our land as part of an ecological project – hazel\, blackthorn \, crab apple\, elder\, dog rose\, and rowan.
\nHow you can help… h5>\n
We are looking for energetic volunteers please to come and join us planting them out!
\nIf you can’t come\, but still want to help \, we are collecting 2 and 3 litre plastic bottles and bamboo canes to use as guards and support for the young trees – please drop off with us (see address below) on Tuesdays to Saturdays inclusive\, between 9:00 and 5:00 pm.
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\nIf you can join us\, gather for the pl anting time at:
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\nThe House of the Open Door\, Childswickham House\, Worcs. WR12 7HH (Map)For more information or to book as a volunteer\, please Contact (Silvie) – b y email hod@houseoftheopen door.org or by phone 01386 852 084
\nWe a re asking volunteers to please
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\n- wear suitable clothes
\n- bring a trowel and/or a spade\, and gloves
\nFood will b e provided at lunchtime.
\nThanks!
\nPS If you can’t come and want to pass on details\, please pass on this web page or the attache d poster
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Tree Planting Event at Childswickham House – Volunteers needed URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/tree-planting-2023/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/10/Tree-Planting-Event-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tree-Planting-Even t-300x296.jpg\;300\;296\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2023/10/Tree-Planting-Event.jpg\;444\;438\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3577@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
\nTree-Planting-Event PosterOur First Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for December will have a speaker from the community.\n\nChiara Pelazza from community will sh are an update from Charis from a personal point of view\, especially follo wing the conference in Rome “Called\, Tran sformed and Sent” which she attended in November 2023.\ndiv>\n\n\nJoi n us if you can – in the Tithe Barn at HOD for worship\, the tal k\, prayer and fellowship – All welcome.\n\nSee the Diary for Fr iday night speakers on other dates: Calendar of Events\n\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fellowship Friday 1/12/23 – speaker Chiara URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/dec-23-chiara/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/11/Chiara-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.houseof theopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chiara-211x300.jpg\;211\;300\;1 \,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chi ara.jpg\;496\;705\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1900@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nThe speaker for our First Friday Fellowship Meeting for February 2024 will be Sr Hyacinthe Defos du Rau\, O.P.
\nSister Hyacinthe has known our co mmunity many years\, since before she joined the Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph in 2000. She has spoken at Friday nights to our Fellowship before.
\nSr Hyacinthe sp eaks and writes in catechesis\, and leads the Dominican Sisters’ apostolat e of Faith Formation lay adults and catechists\, Light of Truth . She is a gifted communicator of the truths o f Christian faith especially with the young\, and uses the new media in he r work (webinars and podcasts such as Sunday Gospel Pod casts).
\nPlease come and join us as we seek the Lord toget her if you can. The evening concludes around 9.30-10 p.m. with refreshmen ts.
\nWe sometimes upload recordings of our Friday night speake rs to our YouTube channel youtube.com/@houseoftheopendoor
\nSee the Calendar of Events for F riday night speakers on other dates.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fellowship Friday 2/2/24 – Sister Hyacinthe Defos du Rau OP URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/feb-first-friday-2024/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2018/11/Sr_H_2.jpg\;400\;477\,medium\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor .org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sr_H_2.jpg\;400\;477\,large\;https://www.h ouseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sr_H_2.jpg\;400\;477\,ful l\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sr_H_2.jp g\;400\;477 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3603@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:On Friday March 1 2024 our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting speakers will be Dr Martin and Rev Margot Hodson from A Rocha.
\nA Rocha UK is a Christian charity working to protect and rest ore the natural world and committed to equipping Christians and churches i n the UK to care for the environment. Martin and Margot will speak about A Rocha and its work during their talk.
\nBoth Martin and Margot a re knowledgeable and passionate speakers\, and have published widely toget her on Christianity and the environment\, and have several books including A C hristian Guide to Environmental Issues published for the Bible Reading Fellowship.
\nWe look forward to Martin and Margot sharing with us. Our fellowship meeting wil l be in the Tithe Barn at HOD for those who live locally. All welcome.
\nWe sometimes post recordings of our Friday night speakers afterwards on our YouTube channel.
\nSee the Calendar of Events< /a> for Friday night speakers on other dates.
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\n\n\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240301T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240301T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:March First Friday – Martin and Margot Hodson from A Rocha URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/march-24-arocha/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2023/09/190614-Hodson-headshots-009-HQ-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,med ium\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/190614- Hodson-headshots-009-HQ-300x240.jpg\;300\;240\;1\,large\;https://www.house oftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/190614-Hodson-headshots-009-H Q-1024x819.jpg\;800\;640\;1\,full\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2023/09/190614-Hodson-headshots-009-HQ-scaled.jpg\;2560\;20 48\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3612@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Dr. Martin Hodson is a plant scientist and environmental biologist. He teaches at both of the universities in Oxford and has over 1 00 publications\, mostly in international science journals. Martin is also the Principal Tutor for the distance learning course\, Christian Rural an d Environmental Studies (CRES).
\nRevd. Margot Hodson is Th eology and Education Director for the John Ray Initiative (JRI)\, an organisation c onnecting Environment\, Science\, and Christianity. She is also a Vicar in the Oxford Diocese. The Hodsons have published widely together on Christi anity and the environment\, and have several books including A Christian Guide to Environmental Issues (BRF\, 2nd ed. 2021).
\nOn Friday 19 April 202 4 our Frid ay Night Fellowship Meeting speakers will be Annie and John Hu ghes.
\nJohn and Annie live in Ducklington\, Oxfordshire\, and John is a retired vicar. They are both chaplains at Ope n Doors and love encouraging young leaders in their journey of faith t o step into more of God’s wonderful purposes.
\nThey have three marr ied sons and eleven grandchildren which helps to keep them young at heart!
\nOur fellowship meeting will be in the Tithe Barn at HO D for those who live locally. All welcome.
\nWe sometimes post reco rdings of our Friday night speakers afterwards on our YouTube c hannel.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.
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\n\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:April Fellowship Friday – Annie and John Hughes URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/april-friday-2024/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2024/01/AnnieAndJohnHughes2-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AnnieAndJohnHughes 2-300x200.jpg\;300\;200\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024/01/AnnieAndJohnHughes2.jpg\;800\;533\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3631@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:HODRetreat CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Canon John Hughes was vicar of St Andrew’s High Wycombe for 15 years and retired from parish ministry in 2009 after 18 years as vicar of St John’s Harborne\, Birmingham. He has a passion to train and equip disciples and more than 20 young men and women went forward for ordination during his time at St John’s. In the Birming ham Diocese he was on the Bishop’s Council as Chair of the House of Clergy and on General Synod\, as well as being a Canon of Birmingham Cathedral.< /p>\n
Annie Hughes is a chaplain at Open Doors and previously w orked as a chaplain in Healthcare. Annie loves to see lives\, and a commu nity\, transformed by the power of God’s love and truth.
\nOpen Doors UK supports millions of Christians at risk fo r following Jesus: in more than 70 countries\, they help by supplying Bibl es\, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand str ong for the long-term. In the UK and Ireland\, Open Doors helps the church to pray\, give and speak out for those who share our faith but not our fr eedom.
\n\n‘In your presence is fulness of joy’
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\n(Psalm 16.11)‘In a sense the central story of my life is about nothing else’\n(Surprised by Joy – C S Lewis)
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\nSaturday 20th Ap ril 2024
\n\nThe House of the Open Do or community offers a retreat on the theme “Surprised by Joy” led by Andy Swinford.
\nThis is a retreat for the refreshment of the spirit as Andy Swinford leads us on an adventure into the world of C S Lewis. The wind of joy breathes through his writings (no prior knowledge needed!) and we will draw close to God by using insights t hey provide\, arising out of the deep faith of the author. During the day there will be space for reflection\, walking\, prayer\, and joy-gathering in the beautiful gardens and grounds of The House of the Open Door.
\nSuggested donation £20
\nPlease bring your own lunch – refreshments provided.
\nPlease Contact Us for more details\, or to book.
\nSurprised by Joy Retreat Poster (PDF)
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\n \nAndy formerly tau ght English Literature and is the author of 14 essays in ‘The Christian Tr adition in English Literature’. He is about to publish ‘The Practice of Jo y: insights from the stories of C S Lewis’. He also delivers multimedia pr esentations and on-line classes about the authors C S Lewis and Tolkien. p>\n
Walking in the countryside and beekeeping are among his chief pleas ures. He is a long-standing friend of The House of the Open Door\, and has spoken before at our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:HOD Retreat Day: “Surprised by Joy” with Andy Swinford URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/retreat-surprised-by-joy-2024/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2024/01/AndySurprisedByJoy-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AndySurprisedByJoy- 225x300.jpg\;225\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2024/01/AndySurprisedByJoy-768x1024.jpg\;768\;1024\;1\,full\; https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AndySurprise dByJoy-scaled.jpg\;1920\;2560\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3617@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
On Friday May 10 2024 our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting speaker will be Jason Charewicz. Jason will speak on t he theme ‘Pleasure and Joy.’
\nPleasure and Joy are familiar concepts to all of us. But familiarity can lead us to take thing s for granted\, and our – perfectly natural – tendency sometimes to use th e two as synonyms can obscure the differences and\, at first glance strang ely\, to experience less of both. Drawing on inspiration primarily from CS Lewis and Aristotle\, this talk will explore what pleasure and joy are\, how the digital age in which we live can hinder or enhance them and provid e a few practical suggestions for how we might better pursue them.
\nJason Charewicz is the Caritas and Environment Officer for Clifton Dioces e\, supporting parishes and pastoral areas in mission-oriented formation a s well as the Diocesan Jubilee Coordinator. He has led pilgrimages to Flam e and to World Youth Day as well. Faith and Formation | Clifton Diocese
\nOur fe llowship meeting will be in the Tithe Barn at HOD for those who live locally. All welcome.
\nWe sometimes post recordings of our F riday night speakers afterwards on our YouTube channel.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.
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\n\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:May Fellowship Friday – Jason Charewicz URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/may-fellowship-friday/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2024/01/Jason-Charewizc-700-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jason-Charewizc-70 0-300x279.jpg\;300\;279\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2024/01/Jason-Charewizc-700.jpg\;700\;652\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3654@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:HODRetreat CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\n
\n\n‘The trees of the field will clap their hands’
\n(Isa iah 55.12)
\nSaturday 11th May 2024
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The House of the Open Door community offers a retreat on the theme “Th e Trees of the Field” led by Andy Swinford.
\nUsing the beautiful grounds of The House of the Open Door and scripture\, we find inspiration in the different trees of the Bible to help us in our walk with God.
\nThis is a retreat for the refreshment of the spiri t as Andy Swinford leads us in a prayerful walk among the trees of the Bib le. The oak\, fig\, willow\, vine\, olive can all inspire us as we draw cl ose to God. During the day there will be plenty of space for reflection\, walking\, prayer\, and enjoying God’s wonderful creation\, including the m ajestic trees\, in the gardens of The House of the Open Door.
\nSuggested donation £20
\nPlease brin g your own lunch – refreshments provided.
\nPlease Contact Us for more details\, or to book.
\nThe trees of the field poster (PDF)
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\nAndy formerly taught English Literature and is t he author of 14 essays in ‘The Christian Tradition in English Literature’. He is about to publish ‘The Practice of Joy: insights from the stories of C S Lewis’. He also delivers multimedia presentations and on-line classes about the authors C S Lewis and Tolkien.
\n \nWalking in the countryside and b eekeeping are among his chief pleasures. He is a long-standing friend of T he House of the Open Door\, and has spoken before at our Friday Night Fellowship Mee tings.
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:HOD Retreat Day: “The Trees of the Field” with Andy Swinford URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/retreat-trees-2024/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2024/01/AndyTreesRetreat-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://w ww.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AndyTreesRetreat-200x 300.jpg\;200\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content /uploads/2024/01/AndyTreesRetreat-683x1024.jpg\;683\;1024\;1\,full\;https: //www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AndyTreesRetreat-s caled.jpg\;1707\;2560\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3677@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
\n\n‘When we have been clothed…’
\n(2 Corinthians 5.3)
\nOn Friday September 27 20 24 our Fri day Night Fellowship Meeting speaker will be Andy Swinford who will sp eak on the theme “When we have been clothed“
\nAndy will lead us in a deep dive into the fascinating subject of clothing in s cripture. It is an important and inspiring topic running right through the Bible\, from God’s clothing of Adam and Eve at the beginning\, to the wed ding garment of the Bride at the end of time. Sometimes we all need a chan ge of clothes and this might be the night!
\nWe look forward to Andy sharing with us. Our fellowship meeting will be in the Tithe Barn at HOD for those who live locally. All welcome.
\nWe sometimes post recordings of our Friday night speakers afterwards on our YouTube channel.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.
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\nAndy formerly taught En glish Literature and is the author of 14 essays in ‘The Christian Traditio n in English Literature’. He is about to publish ‘The Practice of Joy: ins ights from the stories of C S Lewis’. He also delivers multimedia presenta tions and on-line classes about the authors C S Lewis and Tolkien.
\n \nWalking in the countryside and beekeeping are among his chief pleasures. He is a long-standing friend of The House of the Open Door\, and has spoken before at our Fr iday Night Fellowship Meetings.
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240927T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240927T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:HOD Friday Night: “When we have been clothed” led by Andy Swinford URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/friday-sept-2024/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2024/01/AdamDust-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.house oftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AdamDust-258x300.jpg\;258\;30 0\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01 /AdamDust.jpg\;472\;549\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3622@www.houseoftheopendoor.org DTSTAMP:20240319T104327Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Speakers CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
On Friday October 11 2024 our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting speakers will be Tim Alford from Limitless.
\nOur fellowship meeting will be in the Tithe Barn at HOD for those who live locally. All welcome . We sometimes post recordings of our Friday night speakers afterwards on our YouTube channel.
\nSee the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.
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\n\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:October Fellowship Friday – Tim Alford from Limitless URL:https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/event/october-fellowship-friday/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/up loads/2024/01/TimAlford-1-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://www.ho useoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TimAlford-1-267x300.jpg\;2 67\;300\;1\,large\;https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/01/TimAlford-1.jpg\;386\;433\; END:VEVENT END:VCALENDARTi m lives in Malvern\, England\, with his wife Jen\, and two kids\, Tobijah and Aria. He is the National Director of Limitless \, a Youth Ministry Specialist Lecturer at Regents Theological College\, a nd author of Leadersh ip 101: Your go-to guide to leading youth and children’s ministries into a brighter future.
\nTim is passionate about equipping leaders and communicating the gospel\, having spoken at c onferences\, churches\, schools and events all over the world. He is an en thusiastic runner\, a frustrated supporter of Arsenal\, and has on more th an one occasion been to the cinema in Star Wars fancy dress.
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