The aim of this residential is to offer clergy (and their partners) an opportunity to reflect on retirement and to understand and explore some of the practical implications of retirement. It is aimed at stipendiary clergy who are aged 58 years and over.
You are welcome to attend with your partner (if applicable) and if so, you need only register yourself. Then you will have the option to add their name on your booking as well as any dietary requirements for either of you, but this will be considered as a single booking for room allocation purposes.
The objectives of the course are to:
- provide an opportunity to reflect on retirement in a conducive environment, away from ministry pressures;
- offer practical advice and information on retirement issues, including pensions, housing, finance and health;
- reflect theologically on retirement;
- explore psychological, emotional and spiritual issues associated with retirement;- provide an environment of support and shared experience.
There is no cost to participants or their parish aside from travelling expenses.
Directions - there are fast trains from London Waterloo (25 mins) to Woking Station. St Columba’s House is a mile from the station (15 mins walk or there are taxis available).
If you are coming by car, the nearest M25 Junction is Junction 13 for the A320 then follow signs to Woking. Opposite the entrance to Shaftesbury Road on Maybury Hill and are identifiable by our large green copper tower which is visible from the road.
