West Harrow
Our ministry at West Harrow happens in the context of parish, borough & city church. It interweaves commitment to local community, conservation & environment, and inter faith dialogue. It includes spiritual accompaniment and other listening ministries which happen locally and further afield.
Where we live is one of the most multi-cultural areas in the UK. The challenge for the local borough is to build community. We can be part of that. As neighbours. As members of local churches and forums and by developing our understanding of other faiths.
Sister Vivien is involved in IGR retreats and spiritual direction. She works with the Sisters of St Andrew at Edenbridge and is part of an ecumenical team. She is a guest director at Loyala Hall Spirituality Centre at Rainhill, close to Liverpool, and is a member of a retreat team which goes to Upsala in Sweden. Vivien is a lay Chaplain at St. Martin in the Fields, London, and part of a lay ministry team of a local church where she takes home communion to those unable to attend the church. Vivien also has a long standing interest in inter faith encounter.
Sister Sheila Julian helps at another local church this bringing her into close contact with members of the clergy team, the congregation and people living in the area. She, too, visits and takes communion to those who are house-bound or in local nursing homes. Sheila has authored three books about prayer & colour. Click on the links below for further information about these books. Sheila is also involved in spiritual accompaniment.
Sister Ruth White is involved in a local church, her particular commitment being the development of inter faith dialogue. She is a member of Harrow Inter Faith Council, of the Christian Muslim Forum and the local branch of the Council of Christians and Jews. Ruth is a volunteer with a local bereavement care team. She is also part of a conservation team working in the Borough of Harrow. She too is involved in spiritual accompaniment.
Our home together is about ‘creating Community’ of which saying the Divine Office together is a central part. Time together to relax and time for retreat alone are part of our journey of living and growing together.
How to Find Us
at a monastery or convent near you
Is God calling you to be a monk, a nun, a brother or a sister in a C of E Community?
Have you ever wondered if this life was for you?
In association with Anglican Religious Communities across the UK, we are very pleased to welcome anyone interested in exploring these possibilities for a day, or longer.
Please click here to contact the Hospitality Team for further information.
