The Gospel of Luke - the wideness of God's grace

A weekend studying and reflecting on Luke's gospel, led by Drs Chris and Ros Brett

Christmas Card Writing Retreat 22-24 November

Set aside a weekend to devote to getting those cards written, without having to worry about meals! Come with your cards - or buy some here. With carols playing gently in the background, log fire crackling in the Lounge & some festive fare to get you in the mood. £180 all inclusive.

To book your place, click here.

Christmas at Whitchester

23-27 December

Join us for an informal, Kimberley-style Christmas houseparty.

£420pp all-inclusive, featuring: celebratory fellowship, festive food, fun games, bracing walks, roaring log fire & warming mulled fruit punch.

Deposit of £105 required; click here to book or enquire further.

Individually Guided Retreat

24-28 February 2025

Taking Hebrews 4:16 as our text we invite you to come, stay, receive and find at this retreat.

"So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need. (TLB)

Programme outline:

Following an introductory session on the first evening, the retreat will move into silence. One to one's with trained prayer accompaniers will be arranged each full day, and on the Thursday evening we will gather together for a (voluntary) time of sharing as we come out of silence. Friday morning prayers after breakfast will draw the retreat to a close.

£395 to include full board, single occupancy of en suite rooms, alongside individual accompaniment.

Click here for further info or to book your place.

Appeal from the Board of Directors and Wardens

We are grateful to all of you who have visited Whitchester over the past few years; we hope that you enjoyed your stay and were blessed by your time here. Feedback from many guests has shown that they find Whitchester to be a place of peace, restoration and renewal.

Over the 40 yeras of Whitchester's ministry, many people have supported the work by giving regular donations. However, the number of donors has dwindled in recent years, and this, combined with increased costs across the board, is beginning to threaten the long term viability of the Centre. Income from groups and individual guests brings in about two thirds of the amount required to sustain the ministry. From time to time, we receive some grant income, but not enough to make up the shortfall.

Would you consider making a regular donation to support the ministry of Whitchester? Any amount, however small, would make a significant difference. For instance:

£5/month would cover cleaning & laundry costs for one guest for a weekend visit each month;

£20/month would cover the cost of light, heat and power for one guest for a weekend visit each month;

£50/month would cover our food costs for 4 guests for a weekend visit each month.

If you would like to set up a standing order, our Bank Account is with the

Royal Bank of Scotland:

Whitchester Christian Centre Sortcode: 83-23-01 Account no: 00109388

Thank you so much for your prayers and support.