Friday 23 to Sunday 25 June 2023
Arrival: 4.00pm Friday
Depart: 2.00pm Sunday

The exciting theme of this mid-summer weekend is how we make connections between the ‘secular’ practice of mindfulness and the church’s call to mission.

After introducing the concept of mindfulness, we will explore what it means that God is first mindful of us. Our journey continues into the rich Christian heritage of contemplation and mysticism, along with an exploration of Old and New Testament ‘mindful’ scriptures. Drawing on both, we believe can enable us to live more mindful lives. Hopefully by the close of the weekend, you might share our conviction that mindfulness can truly be a mission gift to the world, for these challenging times.

There will be mindfulness practice and meditation weaved into the weekend, along with space for personal prayer, quiet time and reflection.

The weekend will be led by Chris Edmondton and Karen Openshaw

Karen, a former board member for Fresh Expressions Ltd, runs a consultancy where part of her offer includes workshops introducing the concept of mindfulness, in both Christian and ‘secular’ organisations. Chris, formerly Bishop of Bolton prior to retirement, currently serves as an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Leeds, and chairs the Council of Scargill House. Their ‘Mindfulness as Mission Gift’ (ISBN: 9798406110003) was published by Fresh Expressions in early 2022.

Led by: Bishop Chris Edmondson & Karen Openshaw
Cost: £196.00 including all accommodation, meals and refreshments