Dear Friend,

Join Us This Autumn & Winter — A Journey of Spirit, Poetry, Mystery & Art at Chilworth Abbey

We are delighted to invite you to a remarkable series of events this season at St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth, United Kingdom where contemplation meets creativity, wisdom and mystery. Each gathering promises to enrich your mind, spirit and heart. All funds raised will support the monks - thank you. 

Events coming up 

1. Discover Indigenous Spirituality – A Special Study Morning with Sheila Longman

Date & Time: Saturday, 6 September 2025 • 10:00 – 12:00 (Assisi Room)
Details: Dive into the spiritual richness of Indigenous traditions. This morning brings a documentary on the Māori and includes reflections from Mr Jeremy Marks on Native American spiritual wisdom. (Ticket: £10; includes refreshments; booking essential at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth

2. Chilworth Abbey Presents: The Mystery of God Series (Six Saturdays)

Dates: Starting Saturday, 13 September 2025 — monthly until 14 February 2026
Time: 10:30 – 12:20 each session (Assisi Room)
Description: Based on Bishop Robert Barron’s acclaimed series, Benedictine monk Fr John Seddon OSB leads this intellectually and spiritually nourishing deep dive exploring belief, atheism, and the Christian understanding of God. Book each session (£10) as your spiritual journey unfolds. Booking essential at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth

3. Mysteries of the Metaphysicals – A Poetry Evening

Date & Time: Thursday, 25 September 2025 • 19:30 – 21:15 (Assisi Room)
Spotlight On: The works of John Donne and George Herbert—poets of faith, love and eternity. Join Peter Thompson, Dr Jo Russell and Sheila Longman for an evening of reflection through verse. (Ticket: £10; limited spots; includes refreshments.) Booking essential at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth

4. Public Talk: Spiritual Dimensions to the Aesthetic Response – Antonello da Messina’s The Virgin Annunciate

Date & Time: Saturday, 8 November 2025 • 10:30 – 12:20 (Assisi Room)
By: Fr Raphael Daley, combining art history and theology
Focus: Engage with beauty and sacred art through the lens of Antonello da Messina’s masterpiece and explore how art transforms perception and experience. (Ticket: £10; only 30 places; booking required.) Booking essential at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth 

5. Public Talk: A.E. Housman – Scholar, Poet, Enigma

Date & Time: Thursday, 20 November 2025 • 19:00 – 20:20 (Assisi Room)
By: Rt Rev Dom Paulinus Greenwood OSB, Abbot of St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth
Insight: Delve into the life and legacy of A.E. Housman through a blend of poetry, scholarship and expert insight followed by optional Divine Office of Compline with Gregorian Chant in the Abbey Church. (Ticket: £10; only 30 seats available.) Booking for the talk is essential at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth

6. "Indigenous Spirituality: A Global Exploration" 

Dates: Saturdays, Sept 2025 – March 2026 (Assisi Room)

• 6 Sept: Introduction (as listed above in this email)
• 25 Oct: Africa – Ubuntu & esoteric traditions
• 22 Nov: North America – First Nations insights
• 24 Jan: South America – Tairona heritage
• 28 Feb: Australia – Aboriginal resilience
• 28 Mar: UK – Celtic Christian roots
  Format: 10:00 – 12:00 each session; led by Sheila Longman. Explore sacred traditions across continents in an enriching series. Tickets: £10 per session or £25 for three people. Booking essential at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth

About St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth

Nestled in tranquil Surrey, St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery offering spiritual, intellectual and artistic enrichment throughout the year. The Abbey welcomes the public to daily Mass, prayer, and reflection, fostering a sacred space where faith and creativity flourish. 

Please always feel welcome to join us in person in prayer.

Thank you and best wishes,

The Monastic Community at St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth, UK 

Daily Roman Catholic Mass 9am, Sunday Mass 10am, Divine Office seven times daily 

Visit us online at www.chilworthbeneditines.com