<span class="TextRun SCXW261868216 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW261868216 BCX0">This retreat is for those between the ages of around 35 to 55 who are entering, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW261868216 BCX0">in the midst of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW261868216 BCX0">, or emerging from mid-life. We’ll make sense of what happens in this key period of life, working with psychological and spiritual writers in a safe and prayerful space of sharing, reflection and learning. Bring yourself, wherever you are in the transition and be open to what God might be up to.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW261868216 BCX0"><span class="SCXW261868216 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW261868216 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW261868216 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW261868216 BCX0">We will use a tried and tested framework for how transitions happen in general and mid-life in particular, we will dwell in a pertinent bible text several times and there </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW261868216 BCX0">will be a mixture of short talks, group interaction and reflective personal space. For those who wish (while we have capacity) there will be an opportunity to meet with a spiritual director from the Sarum Team for 30-40 minutes.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW261868216 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span>   <span class="TextRun SCXW149085826 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149085826 BCX0">Nigel has been a spiritual director for over fifteen years and has published </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW149085826 BCX0">on the subject of direction</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149085826 BCX0"> in "Soul Friendship" - and on transitions in a book called "Crossing Thresholds". He has a portfolio of roles beyond tutoring at Sarum College from being an Associate Priest, to a Journal Editor and consultant in church development. His most significant transition was going to work in the Anglican Church of Tanzania for seven years with his family in the 1990s.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW149085826 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span> A package deal is available to attend both this event and the <a href="https://www.sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/navigating-life-transitions-a-24hr-retreat/">Navigating Life Transitions: A 24hr Retreat</a> course with Nigel Rooms taking place on 21-22 September, with B&B included throughout. Please go to <a class="" href="https://www.sarum.ac.uk/short-courses/integration-through-life-transitions-retreat-package/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Integration Through Life Transitions Retreat Package</a> further information.

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