The House of Bread holds many regular events, please select from the tabs below for their information and dates.
In addition to these events, the invitation is open to all to join us when we gather as a community in the Barn on weekdays:
Prayer 9:00-9:30am
Holy Communion at 12:30pm
All are welcome to come and spend time in the Barn any time between 9am-9pm
the house of bread events 2019
Soaking Prayer
Soaking prayer is a time to rest and wait in God’s presence, it is a time to listen and receive. As we draw close to God, He promises to draw close to us. We have been deeply encouraged, strengthened and healed as we have taken time to be still before God. You are warmly invited to come and join us.
‘Come , all you who are thirsty, come to the waters…listen, listen to me…’ Isaiah 55
‘Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him…’ Psalm 37
Third Tuesday evenings 8:00pm – 9:30pm (7:30pm coffee) … no booking required.
| 15 January |
| 19 February |
| 19 March |
| 16 April (Easter meditation) |
| 21 May |
| 18 June |
| 16 July |
| — August |
| 17 September |
| 15 October |
| 19 November |
| 17 December (Christmas meditation) |
Please see ‘Soaking prayer’ for further explanation.
Abiding
To coincide with the Thursday soaking prayer time each month we invite you to come along – for the whole or part of the morning to spend time with God – simply time to abide in him! (John 15)
9:30am: Worship and praise
10:30am: Coffee
11:00am: Soaking prayer
12:15pm: Time on your own/receive prayer
12:30pm: Holy Communion
1:00pm: Finish
First Thursday every month 9:30am – 1:00pm … no booking required.
| 3 January |
| 7 February |
| 7 March |
| 4 April |
| 2 May |
| 6 June |
| 4 July |
| — August |
| 5 September |
| 3 October |
| 7 November |
| 5 December |
Retreat Days
We invite you to draw aside, to take time to rest and be still in God’s presence. We have guided retreat days during the year, and we also have retreat weeks.
Guided day retreats … join us for the day, with short times of teaching, time together and time on your own.
10:00am – 5:00pm retreat (9:30am coffee) … please bring a packed lunch
Please contact The House of Bread to book a place on one or more of the following dates …
| Thursday 24 January |
| Wednesday 6 February |
| Tuesday 19 March |
| Friday 12 April |
| Thursday 16 May |
| Wednesday 19 June |
| Friday 12 July |
| Tuesday 24 September |
| Wednesday 16 October |
| Tuesday 19 November |
| Tuesday 3 December |
Retreat Weeks
You are welcome to come as a day guest for as many days as you like, or you can book in for overnight accommodation. During the course of the retreat weeks, you are welcome to join in with as much or as little as you like. There will be various times of worship, prayer, soaking prayer, short teachings and Bible meditations.
Please note that all guests will need to bring their own food and will have use of a fully-equipped kitchen.
Please go to the Bookings page to book a place as a day or residential guest …
| Monday 18 March – Friday 22 March |
| Monday 17 June – Friday 21 June |
| Monday 23 September – Friday 27 September |
| Monday 2 December – Friday 6 December |
Easter
Meditation On the Cross of Christ
You are invited to join us for a time of reflection and stillness in the lead up to Easter.
With times of quiet, alongside contemplative music, we will be listening and meditating on the scriptures relating to the passion of Christ – and reflecting on why Jesus died.
8pm (coffee from 7:30pm) – each evening will have a different focus … no booking required.
| Tuesday 16 April |
| Wednesday 17 April |
| Thursday 18 April |
Christmas Meditation
You are invited to join us for a time of reflection and stillness in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.
By candlelight, we will be listening to music, scriptures and meditations that lead us to the birth of our saviour Jesus Christ.
8:00pm (coffee from 7:30pm) … no booking required.
| Tuesday 17 December |
Standing in the Gap
If you are passionate or would like to be passionate about interceding for Great Britain and/or Israel and the Middle East, we would love you to join us.
No booking required.
“Intercession is the match which lights the fuse to release the explosive power of the Holy Spirit in the affairs of men.” Joy Dawson – ‘Intercession, Thrilling and Fulfilling’
Great Britain
The first Friday of every month from 9:30am-10:30am
| Fri 4 January | Fri 5 July |
| Fri 1 February | — August |
| Fri 1 March | Fri 6 September |
| Fri 5 April | Fri 4 October |
| Fri 3 May | Fri 1 November |
| Fri 7 June | Fri 6 December |
Israel and the Middle East
The third Sunday of every month from 7:00pm-8:30pm (coffee from 6:30pm)
| Sunday 20 January | Sunday 21 July |
| Sunday 17 February | — August |
| Sunday 17 March | Sunday 15 September |
| — April | Sunday 20 October |
| Sunday 19 May | Sunday 17 November |
| Sunday 16 June | Sunday 15 December |
‘Encourage’ – Men’s breakfasts/days
We host two men’s breakfasts and a men’s day called ‘Encourage.’ We invite men of all ages to join us for bacon butties, and inspiring testimony from guest speakers. Please contact The House of Bread to find out further information or book a place.
| Saturday 16 February 8:30am-10:00am Our guest speaker is Henry Schmidt, who is a passionate and inspiring Bible teacher from Canada, who runs Biblical training schools all around the world. Come and be inspired and refreshed by his testimony and journey, and the goodness and faithfulness of God. |
| Saturday 8 June 8:30am-10:00am Guest speaker to be confirmed. |
| Saturday 19 October – teaching day Guest speaker to be confirmed for a day of inspiring teaching. |
‘Choose Life’ Women’s days
We host three women’s days. Come and be spiritually renewed, inspired and strengthened on your journey of faith, as we gather as daughters of God. We invite you to join us for inspiring, passionate, Biblical teaching, worship and times of ministry.
Please contact The House of Bread to book a place on one or more of the following dates …
10:00am-4:00pm, please bring a packed lunch, drinks will be provided.
| Saturday 16 March
The battle rages on a daily basis over our identities. Our own thoughts work against us and our identities are often being built on shaky ground. God wants to give you revelation and give you the permission and power to enjoy becoming what he sees and says about you. We will look at the part wilderness times play in our journey and learn more about the practices that enable us to look forward with unshakeable confidence to what God is doing in, and through, our lives. Caroline Phelps will be sharing and teaching. |
| Saturday 29 June
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Cor 5:17) I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he has called – his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. (Eph 1:18) Ruth Bourne will be teaching us about practical steps to take every day, that bring resurrection life and Kingdom reality to all you think and do. Come and learn how to learn how to live as more than a conqueror. |
| Saturday 23 November – ‘Abundant life’
The Bible tells us that Satan comes only to steal, kill and destroy, but that Jesus came so that we can have abundant life. (John 10:10) Come and learn to walk in the abundant life that Jesus offers those who trust in him. What does abundant life look like? What are the keys to unlocking fullness of life in our own lives, and those around us? Taryn Rumney will be teaching – bringing revelation from the Word and drawing on her own journey of faith. She was born in Rhodesia, moved to South Africa, where she was a pastor, and came to the UK in October 2010. |
We look forward to welcoming you to The House of Bread
We do not charge for any of the events hosted by The House of Bread. The Trust relies on the generosity of each group or individual for its financial support. Guests are invited to make a financial gift to The House of Bread when they come and spend time here.