Sclerder
THE GREEN ABBEY
Discover permaculture in Christian community
Inclusive Mass at Cockfosters Parish
Saturday 18th October 2025
News of the community in the UK
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When God provides
May 2025: a blessed week reported from the Abbey
A Quiet Day to Grow in Hope and Trust
Reflections on the quiet day in February 2025
January Silent Retreat
Reflections on the silent retreat in January 2025
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News of the community in the world
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Summer Camp in Brazil: called to live the adventure of holiness
Nearly a hundred young people aged 14-18 gathered to enjoy five days of holiday with God.
At Mont Carmel Village, support for the vulnerable
In Avranches (France), a retirement home run by Chemin Neuf provides accommodation for elderly nuns from several congregations.
Taizé in Paris: a source of hope
The parish of Vincennes welcomed six Ukrainian minors to the presbytery for the Taizé European meetings.
A new building for street children in Kinshasa
Inauguration of the home for older children in Kinshasa
The Maronite Church, the beating heart of Lebanon
A clear and accessible immersion into a history that continues to shape Lebanon today.
Ecumenical Vespers in Switzerland
A celebration on the occasion of the Week of Prayer for Unity 2026
Praying for Christian unity means entering into resistance
Anne-Cathy Graber’s commentary on the prayer for Christian unity.
Brazil: In Divinópolis, a time to experience fraternity
On 7 December, we organised a large gathering to bring together all those who help us throughout the year in our missions in Brazil.
A school for social integration in Lebanon
This year, EPES School welcomes around thirty students with disabilities.
Sisters Retreat: an encounter of healing, listening and intimacy with God
The first edition of the Sisters Retreat took place in Divinópolis (Brazil).
Pope’s visit to Lebanon: Testimonials
A powerful, discreet and deeply symbolic moment in the service of peace and unity.
The Maronite Church, the beating heart of Lebanon
A clear and accessible immersion into a history that continues to shape Lebanon today.
News from Chad
Father Elysée shares with us his review of the past year and news from the community.
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What we offer
Upcoming events
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Registration open
Sclerder
Past event
Silent Retreat
Lent Short Retreat
Week of Spiritual Exercises according to St Ignatius of Loyola
Storrington
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Retreat
‘Green Abbey’ Nature Retreat
Five days to contemplate the goodness and wisdom of God’s creation
Sclerder
Registration open
Cana
Cana Family Week-End May
A week-end to spend time as a couple and invite God’s love more in your life together
Storrington RH
Registration open
Young Adults 18-30
Hike and Seek May Retreat
A retreat in the here and now for ages 25ish to 40ish
Storrington
Registration open
Retreat
Quiet Days at Sclerder Abbey: May
A day-long guided retreat
Sclerder
Registration open
Quiet Days
Quiet Days at Storrington Priory: May
A day-long guided retreat
Storrington
Registration open
Silent Retreat
Seven Day Retreat in Sclerder
Week of Spiritual Exercises according to St Ignatius of Loyola
Sclerder
Registration open
Silent Retreat
SUMMER Weekend Retreat
A weekend to discover Ignatian prayer
Storrington
Application open
Cana
Cana Summer Week 2026
One week to rekindle your love, feel refreshed, deepen and strengthen your relationship
Sclerder
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Retreats
Ignatian Guided Retreats
Cana Couples and Families
Youth Mission 14-18s
Young Adults 18-30s
Abraham
Cana Online
Retreats online
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Get trained
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Discipleship Schools
Hautecombe Discipleship School – HDS
A Christian gap year
Aula Dei Experiment – Zaragoza, Spain
3 months or 1 year formation in family or alone
Tibériade Formation Centre in Ivory Coast
Chemin Neuf Media
500 videos and more than 100 articles in english
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Pray together
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THE GREEN ABBEY : Looe, Cornwall
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” Genesis 2:15
Community Daily Life Experience
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About us
Our manifesto
CHRIST has made us his own!
So TOGETHER,
Men and women,
Couples, singles and celibates,
From all languages and cultures,
Christians from different denominations,
Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican, Evangelical, Pentecostal…
WITHOUT DELAY,
We commit our lives to prayer,
We desire to lead a life of fellowship with all people,
We venture to witness God at work in our lives,
We strive to serve the Church and the world.
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Cana Africa
After movie Cana international Leader training in Africa
Global Christian Forum After Movie
CANA Ouganda
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Pray for Christian Unity
with Chemin Neuf Community
Prayer for Christian Unity
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Prayer for Christian Unity Thursday 26 February 2026
Peace be with you
Prayer for Christian Unity Thursday 19 February 2026
Father, That they may be one.
Prayer for Christian Unity Thursday 12 February 2026
Father, That they may be one.
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Office for prayer in connection with the Jewish people
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Office for prayer in connection with the Jewish people Thursday 5 March 2026
Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man
Office for prayer in connection with the Jewish people Thursday 5 February 2026
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Move from the level of leadership to that of communities
Office for prayer in connection with the Jewish people Thursday 8 January 2026
Parashah by Yedidiah Robberechts for Shabbat, December 5–6, 2025
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