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Join the Community of St Chad for a peaceful day of reflection and rest as we enter the season of Advent.

Date: Wednesday, 4th December

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: Shallowford House, Shallowford, Stone, Staffs ST15 0NZ

Cost: £35

Come, pause, and reconnect as we begin the journey towards Christmas. Refreshments and lunch provided. Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking.

To reserve your place, contact Shallowford House at 01785 760233 or email info@shallowfordhouse | thecommunityofstchad@gmail.com.

Take a break, find some quiet, and experience the spirit of Advent with us.

Real trees in various sizes Prices starting from just £40 Self-select and dig – trees are perfect for planting on after the festivities!

By arrangement only

Call us today to book: 01785 760233

Email us – info@shallowfordhouse.org

Make this Christmas extra special with a tree from Shallowford House!

28th – 31st July 2025

Relax and get creative in the comfort of Shallowford House. Surprise yourself with the creativity God has placed in you.

Led art and craft sessions (suitable for beginners or those a little more confident) entwined with times of gentle worship and Bible teaching.

£365 per person including meals, refreshments, and all craft materials.

Contact: 01785 760233

Dates: May 24^th – 26^th

Cost – £242

Bursary funding available – please call the office for more information.

Is your normal day packed with “stuff”, do you have an insistent to do list, are you too busy to take a breath, to seek quiet and step back to let in some silence: a wonderful balm for the soul. Sue & Pauline, Shallowford’s regular retreat leaders, give you the chance to find time and space to consider questions such as: What makes you tick? When was the last time you took stock of your life? Why do we need to embrace change? How do we move on and grow? A weekend retreat with plenty of time to invest as you see fit.

Please call the office on 01785 760233 for more information or to book a place.

Advent Craft Day, led by Rosemary and Dalena

2nd December, 9.45am – 3.45pm.

£34 including all materials, refreshments and lunch.

Please phone the office to book.

9:45 am – 3:30 pm

These are led by Rev Evelyn Bone and she leads us through a gentle day of devotion, quiet time and worship. There is the opportunity to meet one to one and engage in a few prayerful activities.

The cost is £24 which includes lunch and refreshments. The day runs from 9.45am to 3.30pm. Please call the office on 01785 760233 to book.

Dates:  

• April 8th
• May 13th
• June 10th
• July 22nd
• August 12th
• September 9th
• October 14th
• November 11th
• December 9th

Date/time:

• 18th September 9am – 3pm
• 20th November 9am – 3pm

Price £25

Sue and Pauline first met in 1998 when they were Directors of an environmental charity. In an early conversation Sue, an Anglican, recalls, is telling Pauline, a Catholic, she would not be able to convert her to the Catholic faith! This started an enduring friendship and a desire to grow in faith together. In 2013, they started a monthly ecumenical service in their own churches in Telford: both have a love of Iona where they first truly experienced shared worship in 2002. A shared love of music is an added joy. They’ve made the pilgrimage every year since. Over the last five years, they’ve developed Quiet Mornings in Telford, on different themes but all allowing people to experience time apart – quiet time to reflect and share experiences with others. They’ve always taken St Augustine’s well know saying as the basis for self discovery:

“People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering.” —St. Augustine.

So, Pauline and Sue say: “if you’re interested in exploring the journey within – please come exploring with us – we’re still finding it’s the most exciting journey of all”.

Reflection Series

A series of days to explore the journey within – all welcome, those of any faith or none. Join us for one, some or all. The days will start with morning worship and end with a simple Agape service (sharing of bread), which reflects our ecumenical approach. Enjoy music, quiet time and space apart.

• 18th September – What guides your life?

Sue & Pauline encourage you to reflect how various faith based traditions may give us the tools to live a meaningful life.

• 20th November – Advent Retreat: Rediscovering our childlike wonder

Sue & Pauline guide you towards rediscovering the childlike hope and wonder of years past.

Call our office to book! 01785 760233

Join us at Shallowford House, where we believe that a heart willing to serve is more valuable than a green thumb! We’re calling upon lovely helpers who may not be avid gardeners but are ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute to our beautiful grounds. Whether you can commit to the entire duration or just a portion of our retreat, your assistance is invaluable.

At Shallowford House, we offer more than just a place to stay. Enjoy the serene surroundings, free board and lodging, and abundant Christian fellowship. And let’s not forget about the food – there’s plenty of it!

Come as you are, with a willingness to serve, and be a part of something truly special. Join our community of helpers, where your efforts make a tangible difference and where the bonds of Christian fellowship are strengthened. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms at Shallowford House.

•  8^th – 11^th April
•  22^nd – 25^th July
•   21^st – 24^th October

Call our office to enquire! 01785 760233

Sue and Pauline invite you to consider your Lenten journey and meditate on who speaks to you from the well known cast of Holy week characters

18^th September 2024 – What guides your life?

Sue & Pauline encourage you to reflect how various faith based traditions may give us the tools to live a meaningful life.

22^nd November 2024 – – Advent Retreat: Rediscovering our childlike wonder

Biography

Sue and Pauline first met in 1998 when they were Directors of an environmental charity. In an early conversation Sue, an Anglican, recalls, is telling Pauline, a Catholic, she would not be able to convert her to the Catholic faith! This started an enduring friendship and a desire to grow in faith together. In 2013,  they started a monthly ecumenical service in their own churches in Telford: both have a love of Iona where they first truly experienced shared worship in 2002. A shared love of music is an added joy. They’ve made the pilgrimage every year since. Over the last five years, they’ve developed Quiet Mornings in Telford, on different themes but all allowing people to experience time apart – quiet time to reflect and share experiences with others. They’ve always taken St Augustine’s well know saying as the basis for self discovery:

 “People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering.” —St. Augustine.

So, Pauline and Sue say: “if you’re interested in exploring the journey within – please come exploring with us – we’re still finding it’s the most exciting journey of all”.

Reflection Series

A series of days to explore the journey within – all welcome, those of any faith or none. Join us for one, some or all. The days will start with morning worship and end with a simple Agape service (sharing of bread), which reflects our ecumenical approach.  Enjoy music, quiet time and space apart.

22nd March 2024 – Looking towards Holy week:

Sue and Pauline invite you to consider your Lenten journey and meditate on who speaks to you from the well known cast of Holy week characters

18^th September 2024 – What guides your life?

Sue & Pauline encourage you to reflect how various faith based traditions may give us the tools to live a meaningful life.

22^nd November 2024 – – Advent Retreat: Rediscovering our childlike wonder

Sue & Pauline guide you towards rediscovering the childlike hope and wonder of years past.