Event information

Price
£15-25
Location
Hutton-in-the-Forest, near Skelton Cumbria
Duration
1 day
Hosted by
Sarah Young - The Jesuit Institute
Events starts
September 3, 2026 18:00
Events ends
September 3, 2026 20:30

Is being in nature a spiritual experience for you? How might the natural world inspire prayer and have an impact on how we live and work in the world?

If you love the outdoors and are curious to find God in nature alongside others then these walking prayer workshops in the beautiful setting of the Eden Valley are for you.

Dates and times:

  • Thursday 3rd Sept - 6-8.30pm - starting at St James Church, Hutton-in-the-Forest (a short walk)

Walk description

A gentle evening stroll to close this series of outdoor retreats and to taking in the beauty of the trees to aid our prayer.

You can find the information for all the walks by clicking on the booking link above. We are offering a mixture of lengths of walks on different days.

Coordinated by:

Sarah Young is a Spiritual Director and works for the Jesuit Institute which seeks to bring Ignatian Spirituality to a wider audience across the UK. Sarah has worked as a teacher and chaplain in secondary education and was a Columban Lay Missionary in the Philippines. ‍

Liz Lord is a researcher and tutor on the MSt in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) at the University of Oxford. Formally an assistant head teacher and worked in education, at all levels for over 20 years and before that, a management accountant working for AstraZeneca.  

Suggested Donation

The suggested donation for this evening workshop is £15-25. This is what the Jesuit Institute needs to cover our costs and to support our work of making Ignatian spirituality available to as many people as possible. However, if you are unable to donate this amount for any reason, please offer what you can (or even nothing at all!). All are most welcome to attend. We will send you information about making a donation after you book.

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