Programme of events at Scargill

Living the Compassionate Life

Friday 5 July 2013 to Sunday 7 July 2013
Led by Bruce Duncan & Phil Stone

This weekend is all about love, real love, God's Love. The love of God that floods the heart through the Holy Spirit. Discovering what that means and shedding our inadequate ideas about God is a lifelong process. Paul says (164 times!) that we are 'in Christ', made to share the life of Christ. That means loving one another with God's own compassion. So what does it mean to say, with Paul, “Now it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me?” And how can we “bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ?” Warning: this weekend may seriously transform your life!

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 27WA13
Standard adult price: £115

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The 'F' Word

Monday 29 July 2013 to Friday 2 August 2013
Led by Phil Stone & Stephanie Couvela

Forgiveness.  We all have to do it, but nobody ever said it would be easy. What happens when we can’t?  What happens when we won’t?  And perhaps most importantly, what happens when we do? Come and join Phil (Director of Scargill) and Stephanie (Scargill Chaplain), and together we’ll explore what Jesus and the Bible tell us about what it means to forgive and be forgiven. “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you."

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 31MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Tales of the Unexpected

Monday 30 September 2013 to Friday 4 October 2013
Led by Dave Hopwood

Dave is an author and speaker, who spends his time using all kinds of visual media to communicate the Bible. Fun, informative, inspiring and a great all round experience. Come along for a break and enjoy revisiting some well known stories in a new way. Accessible and enjoyable for all.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 40MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Walking Justly, Lovingly and Humbly With Your God

Monday 14 October 2013 to Friday 18 October 2013
Led by Phil Stone & the Community

Micah and his mates, Hosea and Amos, have plenty to teach us about God’s Kingdom here on earth. We will look carefully at some of the themes that run through these Old Testament prophets and see their significance for the church and society today. Amos declares, ‘Let justice and fairness flow like a river that never runs dry.’ As we reflect on verses like this we will take inspiration from those who have lived these out in the past and be encouraged to make a real difference where we live today.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 42MB13
Standard adult price: £225

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The Adventurous Pursuit

Monday 25 November 2013 to Friday 29 November 2013
Led by Simon Ponsonby

Together we will spend time pursuing God. "If you seek me you will find me if you seek me with all your heart" - how do we do this and what may we expect from it? As we study scripture, the experiences and example of the saints and give space to hear and respond to the Spirit, we will find the One our heart desires, and in the finding, be transformed and commissioned. Simon Ponsonby is a minister at St Aldates, Oxford and now devotes much of his time to teaching theology and training young church leaders.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 48MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Leading Like Jesus?

Monday 17 June 2013 to Friday 21 June 2013
Led by David Rowe & Phil Stone

If you are a lay leader or ordained this course is for you. Much has been written about leadership, and many speak about theories and techniques which are all helpful to a point, but the essential aspect of leadership is not so much what leaders do but who they are. Leading is about growing in character, hopefully becoming more like Jesus and developing self-awareness. David (Warden of Lee Abbey) and Phil will be sharing their experiences and looking at the life of Jesus and other biblical characters, to help us understand we are called to be relational, courageous, vulnerable, childlike and truthful.

25MA13  Standard adult price: £225

 

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 25MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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The Persecuted Church - the Reality and the Response

Saturday 6 July 2013 to Saturday 6 July 2013
Led by Stuart Windsor

An event for church leaders asking how can your church be equipped to help our brothers and sisters who experience persecution? Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) works on religious freedom issues in over 25 countries, covering the full range of religious freedom issues and has seen worrying trends and escalation in religious freedom violations. Hear first hand from someone who has suffered for their faith, and from CSW’s Stuart Windsor about what CSW is doing to bring about change, and the vital role your church can play.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 27WB13
Standard adult price: £20

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Conflict - Cause for Confidence or Harbinger of Catastrophe?

Monday 18 November 2013 to Friday 22 November 2013
Led by Andrew Corsie & Tricia Hillas

Conflict is part of everyday life. We experience it within, in our families, neighbourhoods and even our churches. This week is open to all, particularly lay people and clergy in leadership, who seek to explore these questions: How do we as Christians walk the line between healthy and unhealthy disagreement? Can conflict bring us closer together and why does it often drive us apart? What does God say? How have His people handled conflict in the past and what does this say to us? Is conflict the opposite of peace? Might disagreement ever be a sign of life? Tricia and Andrew are vicars in London and good friends of Scargill.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 47MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Scargill Birthday Weekend

Friday 28 June 2013 to Sunday 30 June 2013
Led by The Scargill Community

There is much to celebrate since Scargill's birth and its recent resurrection. If you have been a regular guest, a volunteer, a friend, ex-community or just like partying this weekend is for you. Come and join the Scargill community as we look back with gratitude to God's love, ingenuity and faithfulness. So bring your party hat, your party poppers and your dancing shoes as we celebrate God's miracle in the Dales.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 26WA13
Standard adult price: £115

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Dickensian Weekend

Friday 13 December 2013 to Sunday 15 December 2013
Led by The Scargill Community

You’ll be greeted on Friday evening with mince pies and a buffet supper, followed by a glass of bubbly. On Saturday you can visit the famous Grassington Dickensian festival  where you can have lunch or enjoy walking the winter landscapes of Wharfedale. Either way, be back in time for our Christmas banquet, featuring drinks poured by particularly handsome waiters. Later you’ll enjoy (or tolerate) seasonal entertainment. The day will end with a candle-lit service of compline. Sunday will feature a service of holy communion and a cooked lunch, after which we will say our sad goodbyes.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 50WA13
Standard adult price: £135

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New Year House Party

Monday 30 December 2013 to Friday 3 January 2014
Led by The Scargill Community

New Year is special at Scargill. As usual we will welcome visitors who hold a range of opinions on the subject of New Year. If you want to embarrass yourself by celebrating wildly on New Year’s eve that’s fine - you won’t be alone as Phil Stone (our Director) will host the party. There’s enough sadness in the world without watching Phil dance, but that is unlikely to stop him. Once again the food will be exceptional and we invite guests to enjoy coffee, chat, games, walks, films and anything else we can provide for your entertainment. We’ll make sure there is lots of space for God in this but His input on these occasions is never predictable. Join us – we’ll have a great time.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 01MA14
Standard adult price: £270

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Summer Gardens

Monday 3 June 2013 to Friday 7 June 2013
Led by Janet and Mike Peak

A mid-week break to stimulate your green fingers!  Among several gardens, we will be visiting the locally renowned gardens at Parceval Hall and the RHS Gardens at Harlow Carr in Harrogate, each of which will give us all inspiration for our own little plot. (Parcevall Hall Gardens collected Gold at the 2012 Yorkshire in Bloom Awards Ceremony!) “Kiss of the sun for pardon. Song of the birds for mirth. You're closer to God's heart in a garden, than any place on earth.” Dorothy Frances Gurney

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 23MB13
Standard adult price: £300 (including travel)

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Why Should We Care For God’s World?

Monday 4 November 2013 to Friday 8 November 2013
Led by Steve Hughes

A biblical and practical exploration on the theme of caring for God’s world. Using reflections on key bible passages as well as looking a little at Richard Bauckham’s book ‘God and Ecology’, we will enjoy exploring the topic together. In addition there will be a series of bird walks with the option of some ringing as well. Steve is the Chair of Trustees of A Rocha UK, the Christian conservation charity, having previously been their CEO for six years. He has had an interest in the natural world all his life and in particular ornithology and bird ringing. In a former life he lived and worked in Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia as well as the UK. He transitioned into A Rocha via a year’s study at London School of Theology.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 45MB13
Standard adult price: £225

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Back Through the Wardrobe 3

Monday 27 May 2013 to Friday 31 May 2013
Led by Phil & Di Stone with the Community

Scargill House will once again transform into Narnia. Whether you have come along to our previous Narnia weeks, or are going to step through the wardrobe for the first time, children, young people and adults alike are invited to this all-age holiday where they will encounter many surprises and familiar characters. There will be a full youth and children’s programme, teaching for adults led by Phil Stone and times for all ages to come together and share in the fun. 
“Safe… who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good...” C.S Lewis, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 22MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Summerfest 1

Saturday 3 August 2013 to Thursday 8 August 2013
Welcome to our summer extravaganza whatever your age or budget (you can even bring your own tent). You'll enjoy our packed programme plus a rich mix of teaching and worship. Summerfest features a fabulous mix of visiting artists, concerts, youth and children's work, creative workshops, Bible teaching, chat shows, late night extras, chapel services and outdoor activities. The last day of each holiday will finish after lunch giving a chance for a final morning session and coffee, followed by Holy Communion.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 31WA13

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Summerfest 2

Saturday 10 August 2013 to Thursday 15 August 2013
Welcome to our summer extravaganza whatever your age or budget (you can even bring your own tent). You'll enjoy our packed programme plus a rich mix of teaching and worship. Summerfest features a fabulous mix of visiting artists, concerts, youth and children's work, creative workshops, Bible teaching, chat shows, late night extras, chapel services and outdoor activities. The last day of each holiday will finish after lunch giving a chance for a final morning session and coffee, followed by Holy Communion.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 32WA13

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Summerfest 3

Saturday 17 August 2013 to Thursday 22 August 2013
Welcome to our summer extravaganza whatever your age or budget (you can even bring your own tent). You'll enjoy our packed programme plus a rich mix of teaching and worship. Summerfest features a fabulous mix of visiting artists, concerts, youth and children's work, creative workshops, Bible teaching, chat shows, late night extras, chapel services and outdoor activities. The last day of each holiday will finish after lunch giving a chance for a final morning session and coffee, followed by Holy Communion.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 33WA13

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Roger Jones Half Term Music Week

Saturday 26 October 2013 to Saturday 2 November 2013
Led by Roger Jones & team

Composer Roger Jones and colleagues Annie Routley and Helen Pollard lead day and weekend conferences, courses and family music weeks, bringing teaching on music in worship and renewal to local churches throughout the UK and abroad. These weeks have always been a firm favourite at Scargill in the past, and we're absolutely delighted to welcome them back again. Please book early - this promises to be a very popular family half-term holiday.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 43WA13
Standard adult price: £335

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Watercolour Painting

Friday 31 May 2013 to Sunday 2 June 2013
Led by Jane Gamble

In 2012, Jane Gamble, professional landscape painter, came to Scargill to tutor a watercolour weekend course. Even though the Jubilee weekend weather wasn't ideal, we painted outside and, when the rain got too heavy, explored her fascinating techniques for painting flowers and plants. God's wonderful world is all around us and painting helps us celebrate that. Trees, perhaps, as well this time? All abilities are welcome. A list of what you need is on www.janegamblepaints.co.uk

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 22WC13
Standard adult price: £115

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CARM Retreat: Painting, Poetry & Prayer

Monday 24 June 2013 to Friday 28 June 2013
Led by Paul Hunt, Martin Cotton & Brenda Lealman

A poetry or painting week themed ‘and that will be heaven’: beauty, expectation and hope in our lives. Painting: Martin Cottam, a freelance book illustrator, taught illustration and drawing at art colleges. He will assist you along your creative journey with a mix of instruction and encouragement. Poetry: prize winning poet Brenda Lealman will offer opportunities to write poetry and  to share it with the group. Bring your own poems if you already write. Assisted by Rev Paul Hunt who loves poetry, and finds linking it to prayer, worship, retreats and everyday life to be nourishing and enjoyable. Both strands are suitable for all levels of experience, or none!
NB Painting and poetry will be two distinct retreats. There will be many opportunities to exchange experiences but you will gain most if you focus on one.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 26MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Walking By Abbey, Castle & River

Monday 14 October 2013 to Friday 18 October 2013
Led by Mike Weighell

We will discover the fascinating medieval history of the Dales as we explore the areas around the castles and abbeys. We will walk along the valley of the Holy River Swale around Richmond Castle and Easby Abbey, along the banks of the River Wharfe from Barden Tower to Bolton Priory, and enjoy the delights of Middleham Castle and Jervaulx Abbey in lower Wensleydale. The walks will be 7-10 miles each day, mainly in valleys, on field paths and woodland tracks.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 42MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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CARM Retreat: Painting, Photography, Printmaking & Prayer

Monday 21 October 2013 to Friday 25 October 2013
Led by Norman Howes, Veronica Boorman & Peter Boorman

Join a time of expressive art with Veronica Boorman helping you to paint and her son Peter Boorman allowing you to explore photography and printmaking under the theme of ‘The tree of life and growth’. Rev Canon Norman Howes, a retired parish priest interested in the relationship between the arts and our spiritual journey, considers prayer using clay, paint, wood carving and is learning to paint. Veronica has been painting all her life, taking it up more seriously after early retirement, and is interested in linking art work with prayers.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 43MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Roger Jones Half Term Music Week

Saturday 26 October 2013 to Saturday 2 November 2013
Led by Roger Jones & team

Composer Roger Jones and colleagues Annie Routley and Helen Pollard lead day and weekend conferences, courses and family music weeks, bringing teaching on music in worship and renewal to local churches throughout the UK and abroad. These weeks have always been a firm favourite at Scargill in the past, and we're absolutely delighted to welcome them back again. Please book early - this promises to be a very popular family half-term holiday.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 43WA13
Standard adult price: £335

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Autumn Photography

Monday 4 November 2013 to Friday 8 November 2013
Led by Mike Peak & Ian Cresswell

Do you put your camera away after the summer holidays?  Here is a chance to bring it out again and enjoy your hobby in these autumn days.  As summer recedes, the colours change to vibrant reds and golds and as the leaves fall new views are opened up. Come and see how the woods, rivers and waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales can offer you a lift in seeing God’s creation in this season. Mike and Ian, our experienced photographers, will be on hand to help and encourage you.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 45MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Where is God in Dementia?

Friday 31 May 2013 to Sunday 2 June 2013
Led by Elizabeth Milwain

Dementia is not an inevitable part of growing older, but the risk rises with age, so as people are living longer an ever increasing number of families are being affected and it’s something that we all need to start thinking about. This weekend is for anyone who wants to know more, whether that is because they are supporting a friend or family member with dementia, or because of a general desire for greater awareness. Key topics are: understanding dementia; supporting people with dementia; sharing experiences and spiritual development. Dr Elizabeth Milwain is a psychologist who has been teaching in the area for over 15 years. She is working with the Diocese of Bradford to make churches more dementia friendly.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 22WA13
Standard adult price: £115

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Divorce Recovery Workshop

Friday 8 November 2013 to Sunday 10 November 2013
Led by Peter Allen

The workshop consists of 6 two-hour sessions and is suitable for anyone of any age, at any stage, of separation or divorce. Those experiencing the trauma of a relationship breakdown can choose to either go through it or grow through it. This workshop deals specifically with helping the individual come to terms with a marriage or relationship that has irretrievably broken down. This is accomplished using video material which provides a constructive focus, and small group sessions that offer a safe and secure environment in which to discuss and understand personal feelings. Peter is a trustee of the Divorce Recovery Workshop charity and will be helped by others who have attended the workshop. See www.drw.org.uk

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 45WA13
Standard adult price: £125

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Stepping Into God's Promises

Monday 10 June 2013 to Friday 14 June 2013
Led by Marilyn Baker & Tracy Williamson

Come and enjoy a refreshing and renewing break. With worship and teaching sessions to help you listen to God and know the power of His promises, there will also be optional practical, reflective or creative sessions, Marilyn’s mid-week concert, and Marilyn, Tracy and team will offer private prayer appointments. Marilyn is a blind Gospel Singer/Songwriter whose music has helped people to experience the Father’s love for over 30 years. Tracy is a deaf author and speaker, who loves to help people listen to God and is often used to speak His love into their lives.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 24MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Rough Guides for Curious Pilgrims

Monday 18 November 2013 to Friday 22 November 2013
Led by Wild Goose Resource Group

As people of faith engaging with contemporary society in our small nations and wee world, what are the roads into the future that we could take, what turnings might we choose?  A programme with Graham Maule and Jo Love on a 'pilgrimage' of sorts - tracing some of the routes and mapping some of the social, political, ecological, economic and spiritual terrain in which we live today. By means of workshops, creativity, word, song, liturgy and symbol, they'll draw on insights from the Wild Goose Resource Group's monthly Glasgow event, Holy City, asking how far we've come and where, as disciples of Jesus, we need to be heading.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 47MB13
Standard adult price: £225

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Walking By Abbey, Castle & River

Monday 14 October 2013 to Friday 18 October 2013
Led by Mike Weighell

We will discover the fascinating medieval history of the Dales as we explore the areas around the castles and abbeys. We will walk along the valley of the Holy River Swale around Richmond Castle and Easby Abbey, along the banks of the River Wharfe from Barden Tower to Bolton Priory, and enjoy the delights of Middleham Castle and Jervaulx Abbey in lower Wensleydale. The walks will be 7-10 miles each day, mainly in valleys, on field paths and woodland tracks.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 42MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Autumn Photography

Monday 4 November 2013 to Friday 8 November 2013
Led by Mike Peak & Ian Cresswell

Do you put your camera away after the summer holidays?  Here is a chance to bring it out again and enjoy your hobby in these autumn days.  As summer recedes, the colours change to vibrant reds and golds and as the leaves fall new views are opened up. Come and see how the woods, rivers and waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales can offer you a lift in seeing God’s creation in this season. Mike and Ian, our experienced photographers, will be on hand to help and encourage you.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 45MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Band of Brothers

Friday 8 November 2013 to Sunday 10 November 2013
Led by Phil Stone

A men's retreat - escape into the adventure in the rugged and inspiring scenery of the Yorkshire Dales! We will spend time learning about what it means to be an adventurous follower of God. There will be additional outdoor activities planned for this weekend. Phil Stone is the Director of Scargill Movement.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 45WB13
Standard adult price: £115

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BRF Quiet Day - My Father Who Art In Heaven

Thursday 23 May 2013 to Thursday 23 May 2013
Led by Adrian & Bridget Plass

Jesus taught his disciples a prayer that has been used by Christians ever since. To what extent was this prayer founded on his own vulnerability? In exploring answers to this question we hope to find connections and insights that will feed our hunger to understand and to follow this person who really was a man, and really was God. £27.50 by post to: BRF, 15 The Chambers, The Vineyard, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3FE or telephone BRF on 01865 319700. You can also book online at BRF's website www.quietspaces.org.uk  Please send payment in with your booking and provide full names of all who are attending.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: Book through BRF

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Renew, Refresh, Restore

Friday 31 May 2013 to Sunday 2 June 2013
Led by The Scargill Community

Enough is enough. There comes a point where we just have to take a break from daily routine and allow our minds and bodies to simply be somewhere else. Take the opportunity this weekend to create a space in your life and allow God to fill it with anything that is good for you. Worship and teaching will be offered, but it is purely optional. Do as much or as little as suits you. The community would love to look after you and make your time with us an enjoyable and profitable experience. Come and relax. It'll do you good.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 22WB13
Standard adult price: £115

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CARM Retreat: Painting, Poetry & Prayer

Monday 24 June 2013 to Friday 28 June 2013
Led by Paul Hunt, Martin Cotton & Brenda Lealman

A poetry or painting week themed ‘and that will be heaven’: beauty, expectation and hope in our lives. Painting: Martin Cottam, a freelance book illustrator, taught illustration and drawing at art colleges. He will assist you along your creative journey with a mix of instruction and encouragement. Poetry: prize winning poet Brenda Lealman will offer opportunities to write poetry and  to share it with the group. Bring your own poems if you already write. Assisted by Rev Paul Hunt who loves poetry, and finds linking it to prayer, worship, retreats and everyday life to be nourishing and enjoyable. Both strands are suitable for all levels of experience, or none!
NB Painting and poetry will be two distinct retreats. There will be many opportunities to exchange experiences but you will gain most if you focus on one.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 26MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Singles Weekend - in conjunction with Special Events

Friday 26 July 2013 to Sunday 28 July 2013
Led by Special Events

Are you in your mid 30’s to early 50’s and not married? Scargill has joined with Special Events to run a relaxing weekend with talks, walking, chatting, eating, worship and fun. The Special Event policy of 50/50 booking for men and women will be in place for this weekend, so they will be in roughly equal numbers. Special Events is a nationwide social group that's been running for about 8 years. Whether you are new to Scargill or new to Special Events come and enjoy yourself.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 30WA13
Standard adult price: £115

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Renew, Refresh, Restore

Friday 30 August 2013 to Sunday 1 September 2013
Led by The Scargill Community

Enough is enough. There comes a point where we just have to take a break from daily routine and allow our minds and bodies to simply be somewhere else. Take the opportunity this weekend to create a space in your life and allow God to fill it with anything that is good for you. Worship and teaching will be offered, but it is purely optional. Do as much or as little as suits you. The community would love to look after you and make your time with us an enjoyable and profitable experience. Come and relax. It'll do you good.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 35WA13
Standard adult price: £115

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Individually Guided Retreat

Monday 16 September 2013 to Friday 20 September 2013
Led by Becky Widdows

Following our successful silent individually guided retreat, we are delighted to be able to offer a second one. Each day you will meet with an experienced spiritual director, who will help you get the most out of your retreat, enabling you to grow in your relationship with God whilst enjoying the beauty and peace of the Dales.  The team is led by Becky Widdows, a former Chaplain at Lee Abbey, now working as a spiritual director, retreat leader and counsellor.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 38MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Northumbria Community - A Way For Living

Monday 23 September 2013 to Friday 27 September 2013
Led by Roy Searle

Join Roy Searle, one of the founder leaders, Duncan and Lesley MacLean and other Companions of the Northumbria Community to explore the treasures of the Desert and Celtic monastic traditions from the past and how these expressions of spirituality have relevance and wisdom for life today. In the process discover more about the Northumbria Community and its life and work through stories, songs, teaching, prayer and dance.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 39MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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CARM Retreat: Painting, Photography, Printmaking & Prayer

Monday 21 October 2013 to Friday 25 October 2013
Led by Norman Howes, Veronica Boorman & Peter Boorman

Join a time of expressive art with Veronica Boorman helping you to paint and her son Peter Boorman allowing you to explore photography and printmaking under the theme of ‘The tree of life and growth’. Rev Canon Norman Howes, a retired parish priest interested in the relationship between the arts and our spiritual journey, considers prayer using clay, paint, wood carving and is learning to paint. Veronica has been painting all her life, taking it up more seriously after early retirement, and is interested in linking art work with prayers.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 43MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Renew, Refresh, Restore

Monday 11 November 2013 to Friday 15 November 2013
Led by The Scargill Community

Enough is enough. There comes a point where we just have to take a break from daily routine and allow our minds and bodies to simply be somewhere else. Take the opportunity this weekend to create a space in your life and allow God to fill it with anything that is good for you. Worship and teaching will be offered, but it is purely optional. Do as much or as little as suits you. The community would love to look after you and make your time with us an enjoyable and profitable experience. Come and relax. It'll do you good.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 46MB13
Standard adult price: £225

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Advent Weekend

Friday 29 November 2013 to Sunday 1 December 2013
Led by Diane Stone

There is much to do, or so we think. Yet we are called simply to ‘prepare’. Advent is traditionally the time of preparation for the coming of Christ. What do you need to do to be ready for Christmas? Take time out of your busy lives, rest and relax, attend a couple of teaching sessions, join in various craft activities and journey through our Advent labyrinth.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 48WA13
Standard adult price: £115

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Advent Retreat - Waiting Eagerly

Monday 2 December 2013 to Friday 6 December 2013
Led by Paul Butler

This retreat will address several themes around advent and feature periods of silence. There will be talks, prayer, creative activities and the opportunity for a session with a spiritual guide for those who feel this would be helpful. Paul Butler is Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, where he has served since early 2010. Rosemary & Paul have been married 30+years & have 4 wonderful adult children. Paul is passionate about the Bible, youth and children’s ministry and the world church. He is a regular visitor to East Africa and other parts of the world.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 49MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Things Get Tangled

Friday 24 May 2013 to Sunday 26 May 2013
Led by Adrian & Bridget Plass

 'Why do things get tangled when you leave them tidily in drawers?' That's what someone asked us recently, and it's a good question. It applies to all kinds of other things. Relationships with each other and with God can get fraught and tangled when we take them for granted and assume that they can be tucked away, and maintained only by a sort of benevolent neglect. With close reference to the untangling tactics of Jesus, here's a chance to do some untangling of our own, or maybe to snip through the kite string and start afresh. Sound good?

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 21WA13
Standard adult price: £115

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Where is God in Dementia?

Friday 31 May 2013 to Sunday 2 June 2013
Led by Elizabeth Milwain

Dementia is not an inevitable part of growing older, but the risk rises with age, so as people are living longer an ever increasing number of families are being affected and it’s something that we all need to start thinking about. This weekend is for anyone who wants to know more, whether that is because they are supporting a friend or family member with dementia, or because of a general desire for greater awareness. Key topics are: understanding dementia; supporting people with dementia; sharing experiences and spiritual development. Dr Elizabeth Milwain is a psychologist who has been teaching in the area for over 15 years. She is working with the Diocese of Bradford to make churches more dementia friendly.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 22WA13
Standard adult price: £115

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Journey Into Healing

Monday 17 June 2013 to Friday 21 June 2013
Led by Sue Rose & team

A residential workshop working in Christian gestalt therapeutic groups with Rev Sue Rose and others from the ‘Journey into Healing’ team. For those who are stuck on their life journey or carrying too much baggage from the past, we work together in a safe environment to enable growth, healing and the new freedom which is offered by Christ.  For further information see www.journeyintohealing.co.uk The cost will be £300 and all applications should be made to Journey into Healing through the website, or contact Julia Legg, 6 Colchester Road, Sheffield S10 1SY or administrator@journeyintohealing.co.uk

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: Book with Journey Into Healing

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Turning the Tables

Monday 8 July 2013 to Friday 12 July 2013
Led by Adrian & Bridget Plass

Jesus literally turned the tables. Enraged by the sight of unscrupulous moneychangers cheating the people of God, he took a knotted rope and sorted the situation in minutes.  Here's the question we want to ask this week: What are the tables that need to be turned in this age, and in our own lives? We might be surprised by what we find, and whether we approach those tables violently or gently, we really ought to think about having a go.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 28MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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It Is Well With My Soul

Monday 9 September 2013 to Friday 13 September 2013
Led by Adrian & Bridget Plass

These brave, foolishly wise human words were written by Horatio Spafford in 1873 as he sailed near the spot where his four daughters had drowned on their way from America to Europe. This week we shall be looking at the ways in which King David (a man after God's own heart) restored the health of his soul after some very dramatic and potentially disastrous alarms and excursions in his experiences as a man and as a king. The Bible tells his story in amazing detail. And what a story it is! We can't wait.

Booking form (PDF)Booking ref: 37MA13
Standard adult price: £225

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Prayer for Healing

Monday 30 September 2013 to Friday 4 October 2013
Led by Bishop Graham Dow

Just as Jesus entrusted his followers with sharing the gospel and healing the sick, so it is good today for all Christian disciples to find confidence to offer prayer for healing. Expect careful prayer ministry and a chance to learn simple skills offering physical and inner healing to others. Bishop Graham Dow has been leading these weeks for over 20 years.

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Standard adult price: £225

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Divorce Recovery Workshop

Friday 8 November 2013 to Sunday 10 November 2013
Led by Peter Allen

The workshop consists of 6 two-hour sessions and is suitable for anyone of any age, at any stage, of separation or divorce. Those experiencing the trauma of a relationship breakdown can choose to either go through it or grow through it. This workshop deals specifically with helping the individual come to terms with a marriage or relationship that has irretrievably broken down. This is accomplished using video material which provides a constructive focus, and small group sessions that offer a safe and secure environment in which to discuss and understand personal feelings. Peter is a trustee of the Divorce Recovery Workshop charity and will be helped by others who have attended the workshop. See www.drw.org.uk

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Standard adult price: £125

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Running Over Rocks - Spiritual Practices to Transform Tough Times

Monday 11 November 2013 to Friday 15 November 2013
Led by Ian Adams

During this week Ian will be drawing on the Beatitudes and the stories of Jesus to help us live imaginatively, adventurously and generously, even when things threaten to overwhelm us.  He uses insights from traditional monasticism, modern jazz and contemporary art, and the experience of the contemplatives. The week will include a mix of teaching, conversation, stillness and spiritual practice. Weather permitting, some of the sessions will be outside. Ian is a writer, poet, teacher and artist working with themes of spirituality, prayer, culture and community. He’s the author of “Cave Refectory Road: monastic rhythms for contemporary living”, co-founder of the Beloved project in Devon, and a director of StillPoint project: www.thestillpoint.org.uk

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Standard adult price: £225

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I Hear You Knocking

Friday 15 November 2013 to Sunday 17 November 2013
Led by Adrian & Bridget Plass

‘I know I should, but I can't, I simply can't.' Sound familiar? In the book of Revelation Jesus talks about knocking at the door of our lives. Sometimes we let him in and sometimes we jolly well don't. Especially if we think he is asking us to do something we're not sure we can do! How do we take our first step towards facing the challenges that he puts before us? This weekend we might be able to let him in and begin the process. Don't worry, God is at least as nice as my mother, possibly even nicer.

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Standard adult price: £115

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Working Holiday

Monday 23 September 2013 to Friday 27 September 2013
Led by Scargill Estate Team

Help manage Scargill’s wonderful estate, and have plenty of time to relax too. We’ll be working hard outside in the mornings, and joining other guests for the afternoon and evening. The cost is half that of a normal event.

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Standard adult price: £112.50

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Working Holiday

Friday 29 November 2013 to Sunday 1 December 2013
Led by Scargill Estate Team

Help manage Scargill’s wonderful estate, and have plenty of time to relax too. We’ll be working hard outside on Saturday, and joining other guests in the evening. Sunday will feature a communion service and cooked Sunday lunch. The cost is half that of a normal event.

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Standard adult price: £57.50

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