ENCOUNTER FESTIVAL 2024
A summer weekend retreat, for young adults, run by Carmelite Friars.
Go deeper in prayer, rest in the Lord’s presence, grow in the Spiritual life, make great friends.
This year’s Encounter Festival is at the Kairos Centre in London, from the 28th June to the 30th June 2024.
Residential and day tickets available. Reserve your place today.
Contact encounter@carmelite.org.uk if you have any booking issues.
The Agenda for the Weekend
Friday
Arrival and Registration
Dinner
Introduction and Welcome
Rosary: Praying in the company of Mary
Night Prayer
Wine, Chocolate & games
Saturday
Lauds and Guided Silent Prayer
Breakfast
Introduction to the Day
Adoration
Group conversations
Mass
Lunch
Emmaus Walk/Rest
Adoration
Workshops
Vespers
Dinner (in Silence)
Introduction to the evening
Meditation: Cultivating Contemplative Presence
Group conversations
Social evening
Sunday
Lauds and Guided Silent Prayer
Breakfast
Introduction to the Day
Worship: Prayer of praise
Group conversations
Testimonies
Mass
Festive Lunch
Departure
Contact encounter@carmelite.org.uk if you have any booking issues.
Encounter Festival Testimonies
“The Encounter Festival was a really good introduction to Carmelite Spirituality. Thanks for an excellent weekend. I feel I have gained tools to help me in my life and have refreshed my relationship with God.”
Anonymous
“It was great to listen to so many clergy’s ways of interacting with our Lord. Good to see recurring themes and agreement between them.
Thank you, it has been a very fruitful and enjoyable weekend.”
Jack
“I made new friends and they are like family already. The place is amazing. I would love to come again.”
Georgia
“Simplicity of the whole thing, and how wonderful it was because of the simplicity. It was never confusing on what to do next, I was surprised to encounter such nice and respectful people- priests, brothers, Sister Camilla, and participants. Just thank you. May God bless the Priory and everyone involved, I really needed a retreat like this.”
William
“Morning prayer was so peaceful, and it brought me closer to God. All the friars are so welcoming.”
Brynne
“The silence of the space was so welcome as was the Divine Office with the friars. The keyboard accompaniment very beautiful. I was grateful that there was no loud music.”
Anonymous
Contact encounter@carmelite.org.uk if you have any booking issues.