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"But how are men to call upon him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher? And how can men preach unless they are sent?” (ROM 10:14)
USEFUL CONNECTIONS in the UK
This list of UK 'Connections' is an informal list of groups and organisations in the UK who may be of interest in some way to those who visit our website. Some of these groups and organisations may offer further help and support in your healing; others may connect you with other like-minded individuals for friendship and community; and yet others may be great providers of information and help you find some answers to your questions. These groups and organisations are known to us to be steadfast, reliable and faithful but they are independent from us. Therefore, we are not responsible for these groups or their actions.
RACHEL'S VINEYARD, UK
Website: www.rachelsvineyard.org.uk
Contact: Rachel MacKenzie
Email: info@rachelsvineyard.org.uk
Phone: 07734 059 080
Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew and rebuild your life after experiencing the trauma of abortion. The healing weekends offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgemental environment where women and men can deal with painful post-abortive emotions. We offer support before and after a retreat to help you along your journey of recovery. Visit our website for more information.
You can watch this healing story on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/fFe7eMu2mFs?si=2oohFX_hfcFa-1AG
YOUTH 2000, UK
Website: www.youth2000.org
Contact: Jade Broadley
Email: info@youth2000.org
Youth 2000 is an international Catholic initiative designed to draw young people into a relationship with Jesus through the intercession of Our Lady.
We host retreats and festivals across the UK for young people aged between 16-35 years. These events are a wonderful opportunity to connect with other young Catholics, explore the Catholic faith through the sacraments and experience God’s healing power through reconciliation and the Eucharist.
One of our core values is that our events are ‘led by young people for young people’. We have a mission team of over 100 volunteers who commit to journey together in faith and share the love of Jesus with their peers. The Youth 2000 mission team is a wonderful community where young people experience friendship, faith and formation on a deeper level and is open to all young people aged 16-35.
CRAIG LODGE, SCOTLAND
Website: www.craiglodge.org/
Contact: Ruth Black
Email: mail@craiglodge.org
Craig Lodge is a place surrounded by hills near the village of Dalmally on the west coast of Scotland. Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer is a fruit of Our Lady’s call to conversion in Medjugorje. The Community that has developed is a response to that call. Together they encourage one another to grow in holiness through living a life of prayer, service and evangelisation.
This House of Prayer has now been welcoming people searching for an encounter with the Lord for thirty years. It is a place of hospitality, healing and spiritual revival. It has always had a special care for the formation of young people. Building on this solid foundation of rich ministry experience, the Craig Lodge Community has started a new missionary-focused season and are eager to begin inviting young evangelisers into the House of Prayer. We will delight in the privilege of spiritually accompanying them during their time at Craig Lodge.
MEN OF ST JOSEPH, UK
Website: under construction
Email: michaeltraceymosj@gmail.com
The Men of St Joseph meet once a week for prayer, study and fellowship. There are numerous groups across the country or you can set up your own group. It is easy to begin: you only need 2 men and 2 hours to get going. Lives are being transformed. The end goal is the conversion of England 🏴. Join us!
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY NETWORK UK
Website: www.tobnetworkuk.com
Contact: Dr Christine Ward
Email: tobnetworkuk@gmail.com
The Theology of the Body Network UK was launched in 2020 as a way of connecting all those from students, to stay at home Mums, to theologians, with an interest in the teachings of St Pope John Paul II on the beauty and theology of the human body.
The Network now has several hundred members and regularly runs retreats, talks and events across the UK. The aim of the Network is to connect all those interested in studying the Theology of the Body and the magisterial teaching on marriage and sexuality. The founders, Dr Christine Ward and Fr David Marsden are both experts in the area. Christine teaches ‘Christian Anthropology & Sexual Ethics' for the Master’s programme at Maryvale and lectures on the Sacrament of Marriage at Oscott Seminary. Both Fr David and Christine speak at Parish Missions, and at events including those run by Youth 2000 and New Dawn
SION COMMUNITY FOR EVANGELISATION
Website: https://sioncommunity.org.uk/
Email: admin@sioncommunity.org.uk
The Sion Community are a community of disciples on mission, laity and clergy working together to make the Good News of Jesus Christ known.
For more than 30 years, they have been running parish missions and school missions across the UK. Alongside their school ministry, they also run programmes to enable young people and families to grow in faith.
At their residential training centre SENT in Brentwood Essex, SION run a variety of courses including the popular Beloved weekends for women. Please visit their website for more information on their retreats and conferences
RETREATS AT CLARE PRIORY
Website: www.clarepriory.org.uk/
Contact: Kathy
Email: clarepriory@clarepriory.net
Phone: 01787277326
Clare Priory is a fully functional retreat centre run by the Augustinian Friars and the Priory community. It is a tranquil place of prayer, natural beauty, and silence.
Retreats are a part of most spiritual traditions and are a great way to step out of your everyday routine to connect more deeply with God. As Saint Augustine put it, ‘You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.’
The Priory welcome groups and individuals for retreats.
Retreats can be booked by using the online booking form or by phoning the Priory Office.
CELEBRATE
Website: www.celebratetrust.org/
Email: info@celebratetrust.org
The CELEBRATE Trust is a Catholic ministry that inspires and equips people of all ages to live an authentic Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit, in support of the family, to form the next generation and encourage local community.
Through our network of volunteers, we run intergenerational events, host a variety of online activities, and produce resources to grow and sustain faith.
NEW DAWN CONFERENCE
Website: www.newdawn.org.uk/
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Blessed by Pope Francis and endorsed by the Bishops Conference of England and Wales, New Dawn in the Church is a Catholic Pilgrimage that takes place each year at the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.
Founded on a direct Word from God, anointed by the Holy Spirit and inspired by the words of Pope Leo XIII: “When England returns to Walsingham, Mary will return to England”. New Dawn is a Spirit-filled Pilgrimage where “the beauty of the Church [can be] seen in all Her splendour…with all Her lights on and aspects celebrated” (Myles Dempsey).
Trinitarian, Christo-centric, Eucharistic, Sacramental, Liturgical, Hierarchical and Charismatic, Marian, Eschatological, Mystical and Contemplative, Catechetical and Missionary. With a global mandate, New Dawn has been embraced by several countries including the Czech Republic, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, Uganda and Zambia. New Dawn invites you to come and experience the Church in all Her beauty and splendour (Isaiah 61:10).
ALPHA UK
Website: https://alpha.org.uk/
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Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.
DIVINE RENOVATION UK
Website: www.divinerenovation.org/united-kingdom/
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Divine Renovation exists to inspire, connect, and equip priests and their parishes to go from maintenance to mission – for every Catholic parish to be a place where people can come and have their lives transformed by entering into relationship with Jesus.
Our vision for the UK is to inspire, connect and create community among a network of parishes intentionally pursuing mission, through the best of leadership principles, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
In the 4 years since parishes have started implementing Divine Renovation principles, we are seeing parishes bearing fruit as lives are transformed. Divine Renovation is currently connected with around 500 UK parishes – from parish leadership teams receiving one-to-one coaching, to cohorts of priests experiencing Coaching; and from parishes in group coaching, to those curious to learn more. We are here to come alongside you, to inspire, connect and equip you.
