Patterns of Light and Truth: A Photography Retreat
£474
Monday 26th October @ 4:00 pm – Thursday 29th October @ 2:00 pm
This retreat encourages a mindful approach to Photography that deepens our appreciation of God and Creation and our place in it.
Truth and Light are at the heart of both Photography and Christian Faith. The word “Photography” literally means drawing with light (Greek phos light graphein to draw or write). The relationship of photography to Truth is under more strain than ever before with the emergence of “deep fake” and AI images.
Truth and Light are definitive expressions of the life of God in Jesus. We will use exercises in taking and examining photographs, worship, prayer and reflection on Biblical material to explore these themes and reflect on our experience and practice. As we attend slowly and deeply to the images we create, so we can journey more deeply with God.
The retreat should work for any level of photographer. Whether you use your phone or more sophisticated equipment to create images, this retreat should improve your craft and deepen your faith. Please also bring a Bible and a notebook.
Led by Revd Dale Hanson.
Reverend Dale Hanson is a recently retired Anglican priest, having served in ministry for nearly 40 years. His vocation has taken him across the UK and internationally, including two periods in Hong Kong, time in France, and most recently to the Falkland Islands, where he served as locum chaplain at Port Stanley Cathedral. Dale is well known in the North East from his time as vicar of St Nicholas Church in Durham – often called “the church in the marketplace.” He is passionate about his faith, an experienced retreat leader and has been an enthusiastic bird watcher and wildlife photographer for most of his life.
EARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 17th August 2026.
Retreat price: £504 (standard room) or £549 (character room)
Price includes en-suite accommodation, all meals, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay.
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