Calendar of Events

Upcoming events at the House of the Open Door Community

The Community hosts many events throughout the year, using some of the facilities in our Retreat Centre; we list those coming up in a calendar below.  

Our Tithe Barn is sometimes reserved for guest groups but is at other times is an ideal event space for meetings or conferences hosted by the community such as our Friday night Fellowship meetings, or those visiting for discipleship.  Smaller meetings such as craft retreats take place in our Craft Studio.

If you are visiting for one of the events it may be possible for us to cater for you in our Dining Room; during your visit you are welcome to spend any spare time in our Retreat Centre Gardens

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Jun
1
Sat
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Jun 1 @ 8:30 am

We welcome men to join us for a men’s breakfast followed by praise and worship, praying for each other and intercession as the Lord leads us.  

For more see Men’s Days

Jun
7
Fri
June First Friday – Sr Hyacinthe Defos du Rau
Jun 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sr Hyacinthe Defos du Rau, O.P.

The speaker for our First Friday Fellowship Meeting for June will be Sr Hyacinthe Defos du Rau, O.P, who will be speaking on the theme  “Listening to the Holy Spirit” – the action of the Holy Spirit and more specifically how God speaks to us, and how we can listen to him.

Sister Hyacinthe has known community many years, since before she joined the Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph

She speaks and writes in catechesis, and is Head of Formation for the Mission Team for Portsmouth Diocese.  She is a gifted communicator of the truths of Christian faith especially with the young, and uses the new media in her work (webinars and podcasts such as Sunday Gospel Podcasts). 

Please come and join us as we seek the Lord together.  The evening concludes at 10 p.m. with refreshments.

See the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.

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Sr. Hyacinthe Defos du Rau, OP is a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph in Lymington, UK, which she joined in 2000. She has been an associate member of the staff of Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, UK, since 2007, and is one of their MA student supervisors. She is the author of the Anchor resource for adult faith formation. Since 2007, she has been translating from French the Come, follow me catechesis.

Jun
22
Sat
Stillness – Quiet Day
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

“Come to me…and I will give you rest”

(Matthew 11 v 28)

 

A day to be still in the presence of God with scripture based reflections and prayer, led by Margaret Wade.

The day will be from 10am – 4pm, and the suggested contribution is £25 per person, which will include refreshments and lunch.

For booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us

For other “Stillness” Quiet Days this year, see Stillness – Quiet Days

Jun
27
Thu
Concert at HOD: Nick Battle and Friends – with Ebb & Flow and Steve Nelson
Jun 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Concert at HOD in the Tithe Barn – Thursday 27th June 8pm

Nick Battle

Nick Battle

Nick Battle and Friends

with Ebb & Flow and Steve Nelson

Nick Battle is a musician, author, funeral celebrant and occasional broadcaster. He is also a man of faith. His music career has seen him work with everyone from Sir Cliff Richard to the Spice Girls and write songs with Gary Barlow. He lives to create, communicate and to be compassionate.

Nick is joined in this concert by acclaimed folk group Ebb & Flow, and leading Americana artist Steve Nelson.

Places are limited and tickets must be pre-booked at £12 each, but can be collected at the door on the night.

Please contact the bookings secretary at HOD to reserve tickets and for payment details.

Nick Battle has enjoyed a long and varied career in the music industry. He was in 70’s rock band After The Fire, worked at IRS records in the 80’s as an A&R man (his first top 10 hit was the novelty record by Karel Fialka) ‘Hey Matthew’.

He ran his own independent record promotion business from 1988-1993 and his clients included George Benson, Sir Cliff Richard, Ronnie Wood, Take That, Clannad, & Paul Hardcastle among many others.

In 1993 he helped start the music publisher Windswept Pacific Music Ltd and introduced Simon Fuller (his former client) and the Spice Girls to the company. At the height of the company’s success they enjoyed 44 top 40 hits in one year with a team of just two creative staff.

He has had his songs recorded by the actress Jane Horrocks, Michael Ball, Sir Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck and has written with Gary Barlow, Tony Swain, Chris Eaton & David Grant.

As an Executive Producer in the noughties he made records with Russell Watson, Michael Ball (four albums) the Honeyriders and Engelbert Humperdinck.

He is in demand as a great judge of the popular song and has served on the Ivor Novello’s
committee as well as the MPA Pop Publishers committee and was also hired by Simon Cowell to provide invaluable research to the Syco group of companies.

Between 1993-2003 his first wife fought a ten year battle with cancer and this has led to him founding the Gravel Road Trust a registered charity for carers, and patients dealing with long term illness and also the bereaved.

In 2008 he wrote his autobiography, ‘Big Boy’s Don’t Cry’ and subsequently two more books The Daily Male 1 & 2 followed along with in 2009 his album, ‘King Of My Heart’ featuring collaborations with Chaz Jankel, Kipper, Gary Barlow, Tony Swain, Chris Eaton, and Paul Field among others.

For three and a half years he also had his own radio show, ‘Men At Work…’, on Premier Radio.

At present he runs a small music publishing company, which enjoyed a No. 1 record with ‘Let’s get Ready To Rumble’ by Ant & Dec – as well as publishing Elizabeth McGovern’s band, Sadie & The Hotheads and acclaimed folk group The Open Road. He has co-authored two books with Eric Delve published by Hodder & Stoughton. ‘The Billy Fidget Letters’, & ‘Billy Fidgets Family Fortunes’, and in 2015 his latest book ‘Love, Loss & Loneliness’ was published by Authentic Media.

He lives in Cornwall is married to Nicky and has three children Misha, Jodie and Jesse, a Boxer dog called Monty and a miniature Schautzer called Betty.

He lives to create, communicate and on a good day be compassionate.

He is also a funeral celebrant and is currently writing a new book about his life and work in Cornwall.

His new album, ‘Big Heart’ is now available from all good Digital sources or you can go to: starstreetmusic.com

November 2018

Jul
6
Sat
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Jul 6 @ 8:30 am

We welcome men to join us for a men’s breakfast followed by praise and worship, praying for each other and intercession as the Lord leads us.  

For more see Men’s Days

Jul
20
Sat
Stillness – Quiet Day
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

“Come to me…and I will give you rest”

(Matthew 11 v 28)

 

A day to be still in the presence of God with scripture based reflections and prayer, led by Margaret Wade.

The day will be from 10am – 4pm, and the suggested contribution is £25 per person, which will include refreshments and lunch.

For booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us

For other “Stillness” Quiet Days this year, see Stillness – Quiet Days

Aug
3
Sat
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Aug 3 @ 8:30 am

We welcome men to join us for a men’s breakfast followed by praise and worship, praying for each other and intercession as the Lord leads us.  

For more see Men’s Days

Sep
6
Fri
No meeting on Friday 6th September
Sep 6 all-day

There will be no Friday Night Fellowship Meeting on Friday 6th September

Join us for Friday meetings from 13th September onwards. 

See our Calendar of Events for details of invited speakers later in the year.

Sep
21
Sat
Stillness – Quiet Day
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

“Come to me…and I will give you rest”

(Matthew 11 v 28)

 

A day to be still in the presence of God with scripture based reflections and prayer, led by Margaret Wade.

The day will be from 10am – 4pm, and the suggested contribution is £25 per person, which will include refreshments and lunch.

For booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us

For other “Stilness” Quiet Days this year, see Stillness – Quiet Days

Oct
5
Sat
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Oct 5 @ 8:30 am

We welcome men to join us for a men’s breakfast followed by praise and worship, praying for each other and intercession as the Lord leads us.  

For more see Men’s Days

Nov
2
Sat
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Nov 2 @ 8:30 am

We welcome men to join us for a men’s breakfast followed by praise and worship, praying for each other and intercession as the Lord leads us.  

For more see Men’s Days

Dec
7
Sat
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Dec 7 @ 8:30 am

We welcome men to join us for a men’s breakfast followed by praise and worship, praying for each other and intercession as the Lord leads us.  

For more see Men’s Days

Apr
3
Fri
April First Friday – Sister Hyacinthe Defos du Rau
Apr 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sr Hyacinthe Defos du Rau, O.P.

The speaker for our First Friday Fellowship Meeting for April will be Sr Hyacinthe Defos du Rau, O.P, who will be speaking to us in the run up to Holy Week.

Sister Hyacinthe has known community many years, since before she joined the Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph

She speaks and writes in catechesis, and is Head of Formation for the Mission Team for Portsmouth Diocese.  She is a gifted communicator of the truths of Christian faith especially with the young, and uses the new media in her work (webinars and podcasts such as Sunday Gospel Podcasts). 

Please come and join us as we seek the Lord together.  The evening concludes at 10 p.m. with refreshments.

See the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.

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Sr. Hyacinthe Defos du Rau, OP is a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph in Lymington, UK, which she joined in 2000. She has been an associate member of the staff of Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, UK, since 2007, and is one of their MA student supervisors. She is the author of the Anchor resource for adult faith formation. Since 2007, she has been translating from French the Come, follow me catechesis.

Sep
12
Sat
Men’s Day outdoors
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The next Men’s day at HOD will be on Saturday, September the 12th

I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121

After introductions and a time of worship, we’ll make our way to the nearby hills.

Provision will be made for the physically challenged, who we will get to our destination in one piece.

One of the party will be the Rt. Rev. Pat Kilgarriff. “Fr. Pat” was a Parish Priest in Malvern for some years and he knows the local hills well.  Before coming here he was the Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome.  He’ll give some input and pointers for reflection before we set out and when we gather together again before heading back.

If the weather is unsuitable for a walk in the hills we’ll have our meeting at HOD.

We will assemble at HOD in the Tithe Barn at 9am for drinks. Please bring a packed lunch.

Please contact us  to let us know if you are coming, or if you have any queries.

Sep
25
Sat
September Quiet Day of Painting and Prayer
Sep 25 @ 9:45 am – 4:00 pm

This day will start with a short introduction, followed by a reflection led by Margaret Wade. Then for the rest of the morning you will quietly paint as a response to the reflection. …

All are welcome – artists, absolute beginners and the curious!

For more details and to book please see our page Quiet Days of Painting and Reflection

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.

Oct
9
Sat
October Quiet Day of Painting and Reflection
Oct 9 @ 9:45 am – 4:00 pm

This day will start with a short introduction, followed by a reflection led by Margaret Wade. Then for the rest of the morning you will quietly paint as a response to the reflection. …

All are welcome – artists, absolute beginners and the curious!

For more details and to book please see our page Quiet Days of Painting and Reflection

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.

Nov
12
Fri
Preparation for Advent Creative Retreat Days
Nov 12 – Nov 13 all-day

“THE COMING KING – MEEKNESS AND MAJESTY”

These two days will be led by Janey Petterson (Ceramicist and Photographer) from the Craft Studio, House of the Open Door Community.

More information about Janey’s work can be seen on her website: www.janeypetterson.co.uk   – Images and Pots of Glory

Using 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.

Come to one or both days…

Whilst 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.

No artistic ability is necessary but an apron might be helpful!

Please also bring a notebook and pen.

For both days, visitors are asked to arrive at 9.45am, ready to start at 10.00am. The day finishes at 4pm.

Please bring a packed lunch, and drinks will be provided.

Suggested Contribution…

Suggested contribution for each day, which includes the cost of materials, is £30 per person.

Overnight accommodation:  There is limited self-catering accommodation if you need to stay overnight, with Breakfast provided. Contribution: £35 per person

Interested?

For booking forms for day visitors and overnight guests, please  Contact Us 

Friday night Fellowship meeting – Yoofi Clarke (at HOD)
Nov 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

We are restarting our live Friday Fellowship Meetings, and on Friday November 12 our speaker (joining us remotely) 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 team (CDSC) for the diocese of Northampton.

Yoofi will be speaking on the theme “Standing your Ground”

Our fellowship meeting will be in the Tithe Barn at HOD for those who live locally. We had hoped to livestream this on Youtube live but will not be able to, apologies.

The recording of Yoofi’s talk will be posted afterwards on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCelO052TL4FCFqG9OjtIj6Q

Please join us as we seek the Lord together.  

See the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.

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Yoofi 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.
 
He served as a member of the Diocesan Service Team for Northampton Diocese for over five years and was recently appointed as the interim Coordinator of the new Charis Diocesan Service Committee.
 
Yoofi 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 Spirit and being attentive to His voice in our daily activities.
 
He lives in Buckingham with his lovely wife Pep and their 2 amazing children.
 
Dec
3
Fri
December First Friday: Rev David Cook: “Finding Freedom in the Love of God”
Dec 3 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Revd David Cook, previously vicar of Chipping Campden, will be speaking at our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for December 2021.  

David will speak on the theme “Finding Freedom in the Love of God”

The 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.

See the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates

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Having spent almost the first four years of his life in a Prisoner of War camp in Japan, David was brought up in the Far East and the U.K.

After reading History and Theology at Oxford, he ministered in a housing estate in Chatham, followed by 18 years in South Africa, both in youth work and then in a large multiracial parish in Cape Town.  Returning to England, he was Team Rector at Newbury and then Vicar of Chipping Camden.  

David now lives with his wife in Bourton-on-the-Water.  The have four adult children and two grandchildren.

Dec
11
Sat
December Quiet Day of Painting and Reflection
Dec 11 @ 9:45 am – 4:00 pm

This day will start with a short introduction, followed by a reflection led by Margaret Wade. Then for the rest of the morning you will quietly paint as a response to the reflection. …

All are welcome – artists, absolute beginners and the curious!

For more details and to book please see our page Quiet Days of Painting and Reflection

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.

Feb
16
Wed
Winter Creative Arts Retreat Day
Feb 16 @ 9:45 am – 4:00 pm

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 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.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

Suggested creative art materials: Paints and Canvas; Air clay; Writing Materials; Calligraphy etc All are welcome

Arrival 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 biscuits. Please bring your own packed lunch.

For booking details please contact us by email or phone – see Contact Us.

When you make a booking, you will be given information about the measures 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.

See Seasons Creative Arts Retreat Days for other dates in 2022

Feb
18
Fri
Friday night meeting – “The Beauty of Selflessness”
Feb 18 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for February will be on Fri 18th Feb.

John Trimming will speak on the theme “The Beauty of Selflessness”, exploring the parables in Luke chapter 15.

Join us live if you can – in the The Tithe Barn at HOD for worship, the talk, prayer and fellowship. 

We plan to share a recording of the talk afterwards on our YouTube channel.

See our Calendar of Events for a number of other Friday night speakers planned for other dates in 2022.

Mar
4
Fri
March First Friday: Fr Simon Penhalagan: “Living the Great Commandment”
Mar 4 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Fr Simon Penhalagan will be the speaker at our Friday Night Fellowship Meeting for March 2022.  

Fr Simon will speak on the theme “Living the Great Commandment”, joining us in The Tithe Barn at HOD for live worship and the talk. 

Those near enough are welcome to join us.  We hope nearer the time to share details about a livestream, if possible.

See the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates

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Fr Simon Penhalagan is a Catholic priest of the Northampton diocese, ordained in 2008, and now a parish priest in Luton.

He is a long-term member and former president of Sion Catholic Community for Evangelism, where 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 to share the love of God with the wider community.

Fr Simon is also the Deputy Coordinator of the CHARIS National Service of Communion, serving Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England and Wales.

Apr
1
Fri
April First Friday – Iris Riemersma, “The Joshua Generation and the Great Commission”
Apr 1 @ 7:45 pm – 9:30 pm

Iris Riemersma is the speaker for our First Friday Fellowship Meeting for April 2022, leading us on the theme “The Joshua Generation and the Great Commission“.

Iris is an intern at Water from the Rock, a ministry based locally to HOD.  Having met Iris recently, we invited her to speak as we felt she was inspiring about 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 generation of Christians that is rising up.

Join us if you can – in the The Tithe Barn at HOD for worship, the talk, prayer and fellowship. 

Details 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.

See our Calendar of Events for a number of other Friday night speakers planned for other dates in 2022.

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Iris Writes:

My name is Iris Riemersma, I’m 23 years old and from the Netherlands.

I have had the privilege to grow up in a Christian family with parents who love the Lord, and because of that I never doubted His existence.  However, I only started my personal walk with the Lord in my late teenage years. 

From 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 did a discipleship training school and a Children at Risk school, later staffing on both.

For the last six months I have been with a ministry called “Water from the Rock”, in England.

I hope to work towards bridging the gap between the older generations that have gone before us in faith, and the new generation of Christians that is rising up.

May
13
Fri
HOD Retreat: “Narnia, Middle-earth and God’s Creation” with Andy Swinford
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – May 15 @ 2:00 pm

Friday 13th May – Sunday 15th May 2022

The House of the Open Door community offers a retreat on the theme “Narnia, Middle-earth and God’s Creation”

The retreat leader will be our longstanding friend Andy Swinford.

 

Andy writes: 

On this retreat we shall explore God’s wonderful creation, drawing inspiration from the Bible and from the stories of C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien (no prior knowledge needed!).

It will be a time for drawing close to God, and receiving his grace-filled refreshment and rest, with plenty of opportunity for encountering God anew, both indoors and outside in the beautiful gardens and 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.

Suggested donation £150

Although Covid-19 restrictions are lifting at the moment in the UK, events at HOD are subject to current restrictions.   Please see our page Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your safety for more.

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Andy Swinford

Andy has 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 Shires Festival last year on links between these two authors and their love of the natural world.

Now retired, he taught English in secondary school for 25 years in Birmingham. Walking in the countryside and beekeeping are among his chief pleasures. He is currently writing a book on Joy in the fiction of C S Lewis.

He is a longstanding friend of The House of the Open Door, and has spoken before at our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings

 

Jul
1
Fri
“Six Senses” Creativity Retreat
Jul 1 @ 5:30 pm – Jul 3 @ 2:30 pm

Escape to the Cotswolds and explore your Creativity on Retreat with us….

From 1st-3rd July we will be holding our Six Senses Creativity Retreat.

The vision for this event grew over a long time. And now it’s sprouting!

What…?

The weekend retreat is for anyone who wants to discover something new about their creative perception.  You don’t need to call yourself a Christian to come!

  • Explore their creativity through  nature and experimental Art techniques.
  • Led by an experienced and friendly team
  • Creative Workshops available:
    • Power Drumming
    • Physical Poetry
    • Paper Making
    • Acrylic Flow Painting
    • … and more
  • Suitable for all levels of ability. 
  • All materials provided.

In between times you are welcome to relax in our Retreat Centre Gardens.  Refreshments will be provided.

When…?

We 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.  

Stay the weekend to take part…?

Please Contact Us to book in to stay in our  Retreat Centre

Recommended donation for your stay: £150 (full board).  

The retreat is supported by the community’s registered Christian charity.

Questions…?

Please 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 area.

Join us!

Come, and be refreshed. Come and just BE, be yourself.

Come, especially if you have never been before! ?

Click for our Six Senses Retreat poster PDF to share with others.

Photo below: Ibi and Silvie, two members of the Creativity Retreat team look forward to meeting you!

 

 

Jul
18
Mon
Gateway Youth Summer Conference 18th – 31st July
Jul 18 – Jul 31 all-day

The Gateway Youth Summer Conference at HOD takes place from 18th July to 31st July 2022, as part of the wider Discipleship Course running from 21st March – 31st August. 

The Conference is on the 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…

For more see Gateway Youth Summer Conference 2022

Jul
20
Wed
Daniella Stephens (Gateway Youth conference 2022)
Jul 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Daniella Stephens will be speaking at HOD as part of HOD’s Gateway Summer Youth Conference 2022.

The Conference is on the 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…

Daniella is an inspirational speaker with a passion 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 for Gateway or the wider Discipleship Course 2022.

Join us in The Tithe Barn at HOD for live worship and the talk. 

See the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates

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Daniella is from Manchester and in full-time ministry as a Catholic Speaker. She is passionately committed to the urgent task of proclaiming and teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Daniella has always been a practising Catholic but after a deeper encounter with Jesus at 17, felt a powerful call to share the Gospel, particularly the goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and mercy of God!

For the past 10 years she has been formed in speaking, evangelisation, catechesis & prayer ministry. In 2018, she graduated from the Maryvale Institute with a First-Class Honours Ecclesiastical Bachelor of Divinity and has received much of her formation through the Prince of Peace Community and New Dawn Conference Walsingham, founded by Myles Dempsey.

She speaks to people of all ages at prayer groups, youth groups, parishes, retreats, and conferences both nationally and internationally.

Jul
22
Fri
Pippa Baker (Gateway Youth conference 2022)
Jul 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Pippa Baker will be speaking at HOD as one of our invited speakers for our Gateway Summer Youth Conference 2022.

The Conference is on the 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…

Pippa is a full time missionary with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and helps lead a worship collective called One Hope Project

We look forward to welcoming her speaking to us all and encouraging all of us, especially those at HOD for Gateway or the wider Discipleship Course 2022.

Join us in The Tithe Barn at HOD for live worship and the talk. 

See the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates

Jul
26
Tue
Br. Loarne Ferguson evening 1 (Gateway Youth conference 2022)
Jul 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Brother Loarne Ferguson will be speaking at HOD on two July evenings (26 and 28) as part of HOD’s Gateway Summer Youth Conference 2022.

The Conference is on the 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 way…

Gateway week 2 focuses on Discipleship and Mission. 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 Discipleship Course 2022.

Brother 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).

More details about Brother Loarne below.

Join us in The Tithe Barn at HOD for live worship and the talk. 

See the Calendar of Events for Friday night speakers on other dates.

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Br. Loarne Ferguson

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 religious brothers. For 14 years he has helped to form small groups dedicated to discipleship and evangelisation while holding various other posts.

Key Christian interests:

Divine change management for individuals and communities; prophetic ministry; equipping for mission; contemplative life.

Key human interests:

Creativity & culture; arts & crafts; relationships, ecology & music.