Other Events of Interest to Members
Brighton: Monks in the City
MONK TALKS Tuesday 18 March 2025
A Spiral Staircase: the ever-deepening journey of conversion
This talk is given by Abbot Mark Barret - Abbot of Worth Abbey
Abbot Mark Barrett, Abbot of Worth will give a reflection on conversion, a timely reminder in this Season of Lent.
18.00 Evening Prayer, 18.30 simple supper, 19.00 talk begins; concludes with the prayer of Compline at 20:15.
​This event will be held at St John the Baptist, 2 Bristol Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1AP.
Brighton: Monks in the City
Vespers Friday 21 March 2025, 18.00
Vespers for the Solemnity of St Benedict
The Monks in the City invite you to join them for the celebration of
Vespers for the Solemnity of St Benedict, (followed by light refreshments)
​This event will be held St John the Baptist, 2 Bristol Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1AP.
Lent Talks at Worth Abbey
77 Years an Altar Server: Michael Weston-Burt
Sunday 23 March 2025
In the Unity Room of the Abbey Church after Mass. Michael will share his experiences as an altar server, from the traditional Latin Mass of post-war Britain to the modern English Mass of today.
There is no need to reserve a place, just enjoy a coffee from the refreshments served after Mass and join us in the Unity Room by the West Door of the Abbey Church.
Lent Talks at Worth Abbey
Finding God in the Everyday: Fr. Martin McGee
Saturday 05 April 2025, 10.30 Spencer Building
Fr. Martin will discuss insights from the Rule of St. Benedict and the lives of the nineteen Algerian martyrs, helping us discover how to meet Christ in our daily lives. The schedule includes arrival and coffee at 10:30 in the Abbey Church, followed by Fr. Martin's talk at 11:00. A light lunch will be available at noon for a cost of £5, and the day will conclude with Midday Prayer at 13.00.
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​If you are interested in attending Fr Martin’s Talk, please let Kelly O’Hara know by emailing kohara@worth.org.uk or calling 01342 710370.
Join Aid to the Church in Need (ACN UK) on their Pilgrimage to York: York and the North - heartland of faith and hope from 21 July - 26 July 2025
Led by Fr Dominic Robinson SJ (Spiritual Director). For more information or to book a place contact Bridget Teasdale (bridget.teasdale@acnuk.org).
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Retreats taking place at Worth Abbey:
The Open Cloister
Founded in 2005, The Open Cloister is Worth Abbey’s retreat programme, offering a space for spiritual reflection rooted in Catholic and Benedictine traditions. It invites individuals seeking prayer, rest, and renewal in the peaceful surroundings of the Abbey, building on the legacy of the former Centre of Spirituality.
Hospitality is central to Benedictine life. The Open Cloister extends this hospitality to a wider audience, welcoming hundreds of guests each year through a collaborative effort between monks and laypeople. Whether for a weekend retreat or a day visit, it serves as a meaningful link between the monastery and the wider world.
Retreats taking place at Worth Abbey:
The Monastic Internship Programme
Worth Abbey runs an internship programme for small groups of men to live in proximity to the Community and share in their lives. This internship provides an opportunity for up to five men at a time to live alongside the monastery for two months, following a way of life like that of the monks.
During this time, you will learn about the Benedictine tradition and have the opportunity to live in community, to deepen your prayer life and your personal engagement with scripture.
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"I warmly endorse the celebration of the Benedictine way of living the Gospel. Blogs, talks and podcasts will highlight the inspiration that St Benedict brings to people's lives today, while community events and times of prayer will enable active participation in this way of life. St Benedict says that guests are to be received with humanity and humility, two qualities that I hope will characterise the experience of those taking part in the week."
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Dom Christopher Jamison, Abbot President of the English Benedictine Congregation
