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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Session 1 this evening covers “The Plan”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
Session 2 this evening covers “God”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
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
Session 3 this evening covers “Creation”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
Session 4 this evening covers “The Fall”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
Session 5 this evening covers “The People”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
Session 6 this evening covers “The Incarnation”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
No Meeting this week
There will be no Friday Night Fellowship Meeting on Good Friday (14 April).
Session 7 of the Big Picture would have taken place on this evening.
Instead of meeting together, this week we invite those who have been attending the sessions for the Big Picture Course to reflect on the theme at home, using the 15 minute DVD, and the book for the course.
We will continue the course on Friday 21 April with Session 8 (New Life).
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
Session 8 this evening covers “New Life”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
Session 9 this evening covers “Resurrection”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
Session 10 this evening covers “The Holy Spirit”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
Session 11 this evening covers “The Church”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
Session 12 this evening covers “The End Times”, as part of the Big Picture.
Over 12 evenings during March, April and May 2017 we will be running the Big Picture Bible course as part of our Friday Night Fellowship Meetings.
The evenings will start with a short time of praise and worship at 8pm, watching the 15 minute DVD, followed by discussion in small groups with general feedback at the end. The evening will finish with drinks 9.30pm.
For more see https://www.houseoftheopendoor.org/calendar/bigpicture
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.
This morning’s praise and prayer time will include a testimony from Rabbi Richard Harvey, who will be our speaker at the previous Friday night. For more details about the Friday night, please see November First Friday – Rabbi Richard Harvey
For more see Men’s Days
Our Men’s breakfast for Sat 5 Jan has been cancelled – please join us in February instead.
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
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
Who shall go up to the Mountain of the Lord?
Who shall take a stand in his Holy Place? (Psalm 24 v 3)For it is not against human enemies that we have to struggle (Ephesians 6 v 12)
The theme of this Men’s Day (and for 2 others this year) is “Holding the High Ground”
Testimonies by committed men about their experience of “battling … with a single aim, for the purposes of the Gospel” (Phillippians 1 v 27):
Speakers: Simon Cooper, Ralph Deakin and Simon Matthews
We welcome men to a Men’s day beginning with tea/coffee at 10. Lunch is included (contributions toward the cost are invited if you can manage). The day will finish with drinks around 4pm.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
“Faith for today and Hope for tomorrow”
This quiet day for Advent will be led by community and will be a time of waiting on God in reflection and prayer. In expectation and hope we will focus on the Hope of his coming, drawing Strength from the promises in his Word that He will not fail us.
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…”
Hebrews 11 v 1
Suggested donation of £20, including drinks and biscuits.
Please bring your own packed lunch
To book a place, please contact us by phone or email.
“Come let us Return unto the Lord” (Hosea 6 v 1)
A day of guided prayer and reflection in beautiful surroundings, with reflections led by community members.
In between the times together, there will be time to pray and reflect in our beautiful Chapel and peaceful Retreat Centre Gardens.
Join us as we seek to return to the Lord this Advent.
We suggest a donation for the day of £15, including refreshments.
Please bring your own packed lunch.
To book a place, please contact us by phone or email.
“My Kingdom is not from this world” (John 18 verse 36)
A day of reflection and prayer, considering what it means to be in the world but not of the world, living as ambassadors from a far country.
Join us as we seek the Lord together, in a day’s guided retreat led during Lent by Lynda Watson.
In between the times together, there will be time to pray and reflect in our beautiful Chapel and peaceful Retreat Centre Gardens.
We suggest a donation for the day of £20, including refreshments.
Please bring your own packed lunch.
To book a place, please contact us by phone or email.
Lynda Watson
