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Please browse through the public activities we offer by clicking the links below.
In addition we also have a range of private activities for individuals or groups using the centre. If you are interested in hosting a private activity or event at the Centre then please have a look at our facilities page.
Capacitar Wellbeing
Simple and effective practices for healing and self-care.
Day Retreats
Our day retreats are typically offered on Saturdays from 10.00am til 4.00pm.
Eastern Practices
We host regular Yoga sessions, Tai Chi classes and Zen Buddhist practice sessions.
Labyrinth Walks
The labyrinth is simply a walking meditative path, once on the path it takes you to the centre and back out again.
Lectio Divina
A traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God’s Word.
Longer Retreats
We offer multi day retreats which compliment our shorter Saturday or one day retreats
Meditation
Meditation is a method of training our minds to become more peaceful – freeing ourselves from any worries and concerns and enabling us to focus on allowing God’s love to flow through us.
Mindfulness
Practice sessions in Mindfulness meditation are offered to everyone, novice or old hand.
Outreach
The Xaverian Outreach programme includes a number of private and public activities intended to offer a welcome and ministry to people who would not otherwise come to the Centre.
Poetry and Book Club
Our Poetry and Book Club meets once a month on a Wednesday from 1.30 to 3.00pm.
Preston Men’s Group
The group exists to support men on their journey of faith and as well as reflecting on scripture we have input tailored to topics from a men’s perspective.
Short Courses
We offer short courses in various topics. These are not regular events so please watch the calendar.
Singing
We host two singing groups,
Special Events
From time to time we have events that are different and do not fit into any of our other activity categories.
Women Together
A well-being group for all women.
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