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Saturday 31 January 2026
Year of Contemplation 2026: Pathways to Prayer - Whalley Abbey
Whalley Abbey
The Sands
Whalley
BB7 9SS
To be held on Saturday 31 January 2026
10am to 4pm
The Pathways to Prayer day starts our Year of Contemplation 2026 with a focus on seeking God and learning more about prayer through ancient and more modern paths, and through silence, spiritual exercises and the senses.
There will be two Pathways to Prayer workshop days in January and September, two retreats in June and December and several quiet days in between, expanding what has been introduced in the workshops.
Participants are encouraged to bring a journal and any outdoor wear for their self-led quiet space. You may want to bring a Bible or a Bible app.
£37 including lunch.
For more information and to book your tickets, please click here.
- Please note when booking that this is the January event, not September.