Other Events of Interest to Members
Brighton: Monks in the City
MONK TALKS Tuesday 18 February 2025
“Humility” Chapter 7 in the Rule of St Benedict is the longest chapter in the Rule. St Benedict rates it highly. This talk is given by Fr Richard Carter, Associate Vicar of St Martin in the Fields, Leader of the Nazareth Community and formerly chaplain to the Melanesian Brotherhood, an Anglican religious community in the south Pacific.
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 St John the Baptist, 2 Bristol Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1AP.
Brighton: Monks in the City
SATURDAY SANCTUARY 1 March 2025
What can St Benedict’s instructions to the Infirmarian teach us about care?
This morning is led by Brother Anthony who for 10 years was Infirmarian at Worth Abbey, in charge of the care and health of the Community.
A morning of fellowship, reflection, prayer and silence. 10.10 – 12.10
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This event will be held St John the Baptist, 2 Bristol Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1AP.
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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
