A retreat is your chance to step aside from life for a while, to rest and just 'be' in a welcoming, peaceful place.
Retreats 2026 Submission - Step 4
The Retreat Association Icon is available for display in retreat centres.
We hope that this will encourage more people to take time out in prayer and quiet reflection.
Please let us know if you would be willing to display the icon in your centre and also to host/organise a quiet day of reflection (resource packs with material for leading quiet days are available).
Stop! in the Name of God 2026
Since 1993, the Retreat Association has promoted a weekend of quiet reflection during the summer months. Each year, we have enabled Christians across the UK to organise local events promoting the value of silence and stillness.
In 2026 we hope you can find space in your programmes to support this event 10 12 July 2026.
We will highlight this in our handbook and on our website.
Please list details, including dates, of any special activities you are holding to celebrate this national event.
The Retreat Association Gift Token Scheme currently has 37 participating retreat centres.
This is advertised on our website, our newsletter and news bulletin, through the Christian press and at events.
We hope that this will encourage many new people to discover the value of retreat.
The tokens are available in £5, £10 and £20 vouchers and are supplied with a gift card and a list of participating retreat centres.
The Retreat Association currently takes initial payment for the tokens which will be redeemable by the Retreat Centre, less 10% of the total token value.
Leaflet 1
For those who are beginning to ask questions about going on retreat.
Download leaflet.
Headings include
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Who goes on retreat?
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What is a retreat?
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What happens on retreat?
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Where can I go on Retreat?
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What is the Retreat Association?
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How the Retreat Association can help you.
Leaflet 2
For those people who would like to become more involved with the Retreat Association through its member groups.
Download leaflet.
Headings include
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What is the Retreat Association? - including help with finding a retreat,
spiritual direction, resources and training -
Membership - including an explanation of denominational member groups and the benefits
of membership. -
Getting involved - with an invitation to become a member of one
of the member groups of the Retreat Association.
Legacy Leaflet
This leaflet encourages people to remember the Retreat Association in their will. Download leaflet.
We would be really grateful if you could display some of these leaflets at your centre if you have the space.
