From the late autumn of 2024 through to the spring of 2025 was a very unexpected time for me (Sam) in various ways. Around this time last year, while helping the previous guardian of St Barnabas Church, Brooking set up for the 2024 Remembrance Sunday service, I discovered that the small traditional BCP congregation (of … Read more
Saturday 1st February, 2-5pm at St Barnabas Church, Brooking, Dartington (parking available) Drop in ‘high tea’ from 2-3.30pm & arrive/stay for ceremony at 3.30pm. A gentle get together to start our year in community & to celebrate the first signs of spring, such as the snowdrops, with the birthday of the goddess & saint Brigid, matron of … Read more
A quiet afternoon of reflection, silent contemplative and seasonal music at St Barnabas, Brooking, Dartington – all welcome – just drop in at the start times below. Donations invited for the RSBP‘s work with the Curlew LIFE Project. 3-4pm – Advent Quiet Hour – Starting with a few reflections on a wild Advent theme, with an emphasis on … Read more
A contemplative, interfaith afternoon retreat, on Remembrance Sunday: at St Barnabas, Brooking, Dartington from 2-5pm on Sunday 10th November. Offered on a donation basis: please see below for more details and contact Sam for bookings. As wars rage around the world and as we remember all those who lost their lives in the two world … Read more
A contemplative and reflective day at beautiful Brooking Church for deepening into autumn with its outer and inner harvests. Booking essential – please contact Sam. Offered on a flexible and donation basis: You can join either the morning or afternoon, stay all day (including lunch) or just come for our wild communion at 5pm. Suggested … Read more