Be still and know that I am God.
Psalm 46.
We offer a creative studio space near to Southampton and host a series of Quiet Days which are open to all. Our days are coordinated and supported by the Hopeweavers team and St. Luke's Church, Hedge End, Southampton, amongst other friends and benefactors. Friday sessions involve an extended morning and lunch, with Saturdays offering the opportunity for a longer day, usually including an informal Holy Communion, before we share vegetarian soup and bread together.
A typical Friday Quiet Day may include:
9.45am - 10.00am - arrivals, refreshments - introductions to the day and to each other
10.10am - Morning Prayer - usually either from Celtic Daily Prayer or from the Hopeweaver Daily Office
10.20am - Relaxation, centring, reflection and into a time of silence where you are able to walk, to use the art room, visit the outside Chapel space, Library/Scriptorium/or simply to be still
12.10pm - Gathering back together, responses and prayer
12.30pm - Lunch together - and an opportunity to eat in silence if you would prefer
1.00pm - Close of our time
A Saturday Quiet Day usually follows this format:
9.45am - 10.00am - arrivals, refreshment - introductions to the day and to each other
10.10am - Morning Prayer - typically either from Celtic Daily Prayer or from the Hopeweaver Daily Office
10.30am - Relaxation, centring, reflection and into silence
12.00noon - Midday prayer and usually Holy Communion - which is always led by an Anglican priest, usually informal in style and all are welcome to be part of this special time together.
12.30pm - Lunch together - and an opportunity to eat in silence if you would prefer.
1.15 pm - Afternoon reflection and simple relaxation exercise a time of silence where you are able to walk, to use the art room, the outside Chapel space, Library/Scriptorium/or simply to be still.
3.30pm - gathering back together, responses and prayer
4.00pm - Close of our day.
