Sclerder
THE GREEN ABBEY
Discover permaculture in Christian community
The 12 laws of Permaculture
A short animated film to discover the Green Abbey
News of the community in the UK
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STEWARDS OF THE EARTH
Young Adult WE Retreat June 2026
A look back at our Green Abbey Retreat
Two participants’ accounts
Inclusive Masses at Cockfosters Parish
Saturday 4th July 2026
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News of the community in the world
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The Missionary Year for World Youth Day 2027 has begun
18 young adults from 12 countries set out on a missionary adventure
A time of renewal for the Church!
An unforgettable moment of grace with the Pope’s visit to France!
To Serve Rather Than Be Served
Three new brothers were ordained as deacons on September 13 in Lyon.
Community Weeks 2026!
Heading to the Abbey: Unique Spiritual Vacations
170 parishioners, catechumens, and parish priests enjoyed a vacation that combined spiritual growth with relaxation.
How does the mission address young people’s spiritual quest?
Young people are seeking a powerful and challenging spiritual experience
CANA Indian Ocean
CANA officials from Mauritius, Madagascar, the Seychelles, and Réunion gathered
Young People in Search of Meaning
Under the American black walnut tree at Sablonceaux Abbey: 5 summer sessions for teens ages 14 to 18
Committing to Follow Christ
This summer, 29 members made a lifelong commitment to the Chemin Neuf Community in Canada and France.
Lifelong Commitments in the Chemin Neuf Community
These events will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026
A mission in motion, a source that endures
Since September, the Siloé mission has also taken root in Mistów, Poland. This new phase invites us to return to the roots of Siloé.
Hautecombe Abbey: The Pearl of Savoy
Welcoming visitors to Hautecombe is both a responsibility and a wonderful opportunity for the mission.
“Brewing and Praying” at Saint Paul’s Abbey in Oosterhout
Karoll, a member of the Chemin Neuf community, gives us a tour of the abbey where he is on a mission in the Netherlands
DRC: What role does fraternity play?
In Kinshasa, Father Thomas is experiencing fraternal life “to the power of ten.”
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What we offer
Upcoming events
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Abraham: A course for the over 70s
A five days journey
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Retreat
Celebrating the Season of Creation
A worldwide ecumenical event
Sclerder
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Cana
Cana Week-End October
A week-end to spend time as a couple and invite God’s love more in your life together
Storrington RH
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Retreat
Quiet Days at Sclerder Abbey: October
A day-long guided retreat
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Retreat
Green Abbey TASTER : November
A morning training on permaculture
Sclerder
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Silent Retreat
Week-end Retreat in Storrington Priory
To prepare for Adventtime
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Retreat
Quiet Days at Sclerder Abbey: December
A day-long guided retreat
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Quiet Days
Quiet Days at Storrington Priory: December
A day-long guided retreat
Storrington
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Cana
Cana Valentine February
A week-end to spend time as a couple and invite God’s love more in your life together
Storrington RH
Registration open
Retreat
Quiet Days at Sclerder Abbey: February
A day-long guided retreat
Sclerder
Registration open
Quiet Days
Quiet Days at Storrington Priory: February
A day-long guided retreat
Storrington
Registration open
Silent Retreat
Short Retreat in Storrington Priory
Spiritual Exercises according to St Ignatius of Loyola
Storrington
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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
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
Application open
Cana
Cana Summer Week 2027
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 SERVICE FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Thursday 24th September 2026
In Unitate Fidei
Prayer service for Christian Unity Thursday 11 June 2026
Jesus, the light that heals our vision
Prayer service for Christian Unity Thursday 28 May 2026
Jerusalem, a city of conflict and a city of Pentecost
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Office for prayer in connection with the Jewish people
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Office in connection with the Jewish people Thursday 7 May 2026
Rabbi Nachman de Breslov’s Prayer for peace
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
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