"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14: 27)
Christ says that He gives us His peace, carefully underlining that His peace is not the same as the peace that the world gives.
He then goes on to reassure us, and ask of us something important that ties into our ability to receive His peace: not to allow our hearts to be troubled or afraid. We can explore this notion of peace on so many levels. How do the Scriptures open up the aspect of peace in our spiritual lives? Does the Church help us grow this peace in our personal lives and in the life of our communities?
And we can also ask, how does the eucharistic gathering become the way we find and practise peace, and ultimately manifest Christ’s peace to the world around us?
Christ tells us to not be afraid or troubled in our hearts – an exhortation that is so difficult for us to obey. By focusing on the Peace given to us by Christ, the 2026 Conference & Festival will address some of the ways in which we can start to dispel the anxieties and fears that the Lord so much wants us to leave behind.
Conference Programme
What to expect over the weekend
Here we outline how the weekend will work, The Workshops programme will follow later, please keep an eye out for updates. If you have registered and paid your deposit, you will automatically be updated with the Workshop programme and joining instructions etc.
Friday 22nd May
4:00pm onwards: Arrival & Welcome
- Arrival & Registration
- Collect welcome pack
- Settle into rooms
- Opening gathering & introductions
Saturday 23rd May
Workshops & Community
- Morning worship
- Workshop & talks throughout the day
- Children's programme runs parallel
- Shared meals & evening gathering
Sunday 24th May
Worship & Reflection
- Sunday Liturgy
- Talks & discussion groups
- Family activities & free time
- Closing reflections
- Evening Community Party
Monday 25th May
Last words -Discussions & Goodbyes
- Matins
- Breakfast
- Plenary and Discussions
- Lunch and Departures 12 noon
Useful Resources
Access All Conference Materials
Everything you need to prepare for the 2026 Conference is available here - from joining instructions and workshop registration to schedules, posters, and feedback forms.
Practicalities
"….Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14: 27)
The Practicalities:
Make sure you have booked your place and paid your £50 deposit before March 23rd to be sure of your place!
Cost Per Adult: £310 for the full weekend Friday 4pm to Monday 12 noon. Cost Includes all meals.
Cost Per Child: aged 6-16 £50 for the full weekend.
All adult attendees pay a £50.00 deposit on Registration to hold each place.
Or, pay in full immediately.
Payment in installments is possible after that. All payments must be completed by May 7th 2026.
If full payment has not been received by May 7th, your place will be offered to someone else.
If you need financial assistance to help with attending the conference, we welcome your application.
Bursaries are available for anyone who needs one;
Please let your priest know that you need a bursary. All information will be kept confidential.
Gallery
Conference Pictures
See photographs from previous Conferences; some from a long time ago!