The Simeon Centre for Prayer and the Spiritual Life
The Simeon Centre An invitation... The Simeon Centre exists to strengthen the life of prayer in Ridley Hall and the wider church. Our passion and aim is to help Christian leaders, churches and all who long to be closer to God, to grow in their desire and capacity to pray. We offer ourselves as a resource in the disciplines of prayer, spiritual formation and spiritual direction.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5.18)
What we offer: • conferences and quiet days, in-house and elsewhere • prayer resources and training in prayer
• consultancy in the development of a church’s
• support for pioneering forms of Christian • sabbaticals with spiritual direction
• a programme of spiritual forma Dr Paula Gooder speaking at “Restoring Prayer”
• the development and deliv Cambridge Theological Fe
Who we are
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The Simeon Centre has become a vital partner in the life of our Diocese, helping keep us rooted in Christ and faithful to his call. Prayer is foundational for all we are and do as Christians, and I commend the Centre most warmly as a key resource for the wider Church too.
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Bishop David Thomson
Director of the Centre: Adrian Chatfield Adrian is Director of the Simeon Centre and also Ridley Hall’s Tutor in Christian Life and Thought. Chaplain: Jane Keiller Jane is Chaplain to the Simeon Centre, as well as being Ridley’s Chaplain and Tutor in Prayer. Administrative Assistant: Rosemary Kew Rosemary is the Centre’s Administrative Assistant and is the first port of call for information on conferences and events.
Our internship programme Each year one or two Simeon interns join the team, living here at Ridley Hall and helping in various ways with the programmes of the Centre, benefiting from sharing in the life of the College and from the opportunity for spiritual direction or mentoring. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
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Find out more To be informed about events coming up at the Simeon Centre, please return the slip overleaf.
Keeping in touch We would value the opportunity of having a conversation with you about ways in which you might share in our journey: through the Simeon Community (see overleaf), through prayer or financial giving, or by offering other talents. Contact us through the website or by email, call us, or send in the slip below, so that we can talk a little more about our hopes and prayers.
For further information about: > sabbaticals > internships > consultancy for your local church ...please get in touch.
www.simeoncentre.co.uk Supporting our work The Simeon Centre is working hard to enrich the spiritual life and prayer of the Church as it reaches out in mission into all the world. We invite you to: > > > > >
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The Simeon Community
Our rule of life is very simple: We pray regularly for the other members of the community.
The Simeon Community has come into being as part of the Centre’s core vision.
We undertake to pray for The Simeon Centre’s ministry, and for those who request prayer.
We are a group of people around the country who believe that God has called us into fellowship with one another through prayer and mutual support, even though we are widely scattered.
We meet periodically, usually at Ridley Hall, to get to know one another better, and to build a deeper sense of Christian family. We give financially to the work of the Centre, according to our means.
If you think that this might be something that God is calling you to, please get in touch with us so that we can get to know you and give you a clearer sense of our own vision and mission.
To receive more details on our programmes and opportunities please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS and return to: The Simeon Centre, Ridley Hall, Ridley Hall Road, Cambridge CB3 9HG
We offer our talents to the Simeon Centre’s ministry generously. We commend the Centre’s work to our family, friends, colleagues and in the wider Church.
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