'The value of a Christian retreat is obvious... it provides a breathing space from the world, and it cares when one tries to turn one's attention to God' (APR archive 1971). Where might you find breathing space to reflect and pray? promotingretreats.org

'A big thank you to everyone who made my retreat a reality. Words fail me. I truly appreciate all of you'. Some words from a recent recipient of one of our retreat bursaries. Could we help you too? Find out more on promotingretreats.org/bursary

'Rediscover how to travel light, and to find God in the world around us and within us, the God who meets us in the everyday and ordinary’ at the APR autumn retreat from 20-22 October. Find out more, or book your place, on promotingretreats.org/apr-autumn-r...

In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for the Sisters of the Christian Retreat, and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at The House of Prayer in Surrey. They have a busy programme of retreats and quiet days throughout the year - why not visit? www.christian-retreat.org/our-programme

From today's gospel reading: 'Jesus withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself' (Matt 14.13). We also need times to withdraw from the world, to take stock and pray. With more than 70 places and 600+ retreats listed on our website, where might you go? promotingretreats.org

'A retreat provides the right atmosphere for taking stock, recovering from emotional strain, and above all, a haven from that contemporary curse: noise' (APR archive 1971). There are dozens of places listed on promotingretreats.org, or why not visit here at Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre in Ireland?

Listen to our new blog for August, reflecting on those special people who have nurtured and supported us on our Christian journeys. Who has supported you? promotingretreats.org/news-events-...

Reflect on the Lod's Prayer with a weekend retreat at the Franciscan Centre Ladywell from 18-20 Sept. Find out more, or book your place, on franciscancentre.org.uk/upcoming-eve...

Celebrate 80 years of the Othona Bradwell community this summer, with events from 3-15 August. Find out more on www.othona.org/essex/progra...

The next online Oasis (Quiet) day will reflect on the life and witness of St Clare of Assisi, and is on 11th August. Find out more or book your place on www.oasisdays.org.uk

In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for the Community of Aidan and Hilda, and for all who seek refreshment with Holy Island Retreats. Find out more, or book your own retreat, on aidanandhilda.org.uk/properties/ #retreat #prayeroftheweek

Are you a teacher in a Church of England school? Do you need a retreat now the school holidays have started to recharge your batteries? We can help finance this! Find out more (or share this with your friends) on promotingretreats.org/bursary

Pray with the Parables (and Chris Chapman) at a quiet day at The Living Well - Nonington on 7 August - all info on the-living-well.org.uk/programme-ev...

Have you been wanting to go on retreat, but are worried about what it might involve? Why not join a Beginners' Retreat at The Retreat House, Pleshey from 5-7 October? Find out more, or book your place, on www.retreathousepleshey.com/events #retreat

We pray for our friends at Saint Columba's House in Woking as they prepare for their Open Day on Sat 1 August - why not plan to join them! You are also invited to their regular evening meditation groups on a Tuesday evening - they restart on 8 September.

Did you miss our online quiet day earlier this month? You can now access the resources on promotingretreats.org/online-quiet..., and repeat some of the lectio divina and other prayer exercises that were used...

Have you recently been ordained deacon or licensed as a Reader/LLM, or know someone who has? Don't forget to take advantage of your complimentary membership of the Association for Promoting Retreats! Ask your DDO or email us directly to find out more. Promotingretreats.org

In our cycle of prayer, we pray this week for Helen Stanton (Warden), and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at Holland House in Worcs. There are still places left for their Painting Retreat from 13-14 August. Find out more on hollandhouse.org/programme/

Please pray for APR Trustees today as they gather together online - there are still places available to join our autumn retreat from 20-22 October. Find out more on promotingretreats.org/apr-autumn-r...

'In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength' (Isaiah 30.15) Find quietness and rest with a retreat this summer! There are more than 70 places listed on our website, promotingretreats.org, including here at the Reflections Gardens in Staffordshire

Looking for a new challenge? Apply before 12 August if you're interested in the role of Manager at @retreatparmoor.bsky.social You can download a job spec from our website, promotingretreats.org, or email fellowship@srpf.org.uk for more information

'Please pass on our thanks and our great delight in being able to [go on retreat], which is only made possible by the bursary'. A response from one of our recent bursary recipients; could we help you finance your next retreat? There are 80+ places to choose from on our website, promotingretreats.org

Explore the relationship between Christian spirituality and mental health with a 'God in our Struggles' retreat at Launde Abbey from 14-17 September. More info and bookings on www.laundeabbey.org.uk/retreat/our-...

Do you long for a quiet time away, to rest, pray and be refreshed, but are worried about the cost? Our Bursary Fund might be able to help! Find out more on promotingretreats.org/bursary

The next 'Let it be' retreat led by Ian and Gail Adams (of Beloved Life) will be from 3-7 August at the @sheldonretreat.bsky.social in Devon. Find out more or book your place on www.sheldonretreat.com/visit/events #retreat

In our cycle of prayer, we pray today for Helen (Warden) and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at The Greenhouse at Barnes Close. Their next Soul Craft day will be on 13 July - bring your own craft, and enjoy a day of stillness and reflection. Find out more on greenhouseatbarnesclose.org.uk

In our cycle of prayer, we pray today for Helen (Warden) and for all who live, work or seek refreshment at the Greenhouse at Barnes Close. Their next Soul Craft day will be on 13 July - bring your own craft, and enjoy a day of stillness and reflection. Find out more on greenhouseatbarnesclose.org.uk

'Bless the Lord, winter cold and summer heat; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever' (Prayer of Azariah 1.45). Many of our member retreat houses offer cool chapels and other shady places for prayer - why not visit one in this hot weather? promotingretreats.org

With more than 600 individual retreats and quiet days listed in our online calendar this summer/autumn, let us help you find your next retreat. Where will you go? promotingretreats.org

Are you looking for a peaceful and prayerful place to take your parish group or cell group this summer? How about the Coach House Kilmuir, easily accessible from Inverness? Visit coachhousekilmuir.org to find out more