- Charlie
- Sep 10
- 3 min read
St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth near Guildford
Good day to you. Members of the public are always welcome to pray with the monks. Please also have a think about attending some of these upcoming events at the Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery of St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth near Guildford. All can be booked via http://www.ticketsourceco.uk All of the events directly support the monks. Thank you.
A Six Part Series: The Mystery of God
Join us this autumn and winter for a luminous journey into faith at St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth. Based on Bishop Robert Barron’s acclaimed series, “The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters” unfolds in six Saturday morning sessions, continuing on 11 October 2025 through February 2026. Under the gentle guidance of Fr John Seddon OSB, participants will explore profound topics from atheism and the nature of divinity to the Trinity and God as Love. Every gathering is designed to spark thoughtful reflection, complemented by tea, conversation, and contemplation in the serene Assisi Room. £10 per session; booking essential: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth
Indigenous Spirituality: A Global Exploration
Continuing on 25 October 2025 and through March 2026, embark on “Indigenous Spirituality: A Global Exploration”, a six month journey into ancient wisdom traditions from around the world. Guided by Sheila Longman, each session opens a different continent’s spiritual heritage from Ubuntu in Africa to Aboriginal lore, Native American traditions, Andean culture, and the spiritual paths of early Britain. Held on selected Saturday mornings in the peaceful abbey setting, these gatherings invite you to rediscover the sacredness woven into every human story. Tickets: £10 per session or £25 for three (advance booking via Ticketsource): https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth
Spiritual Dimensions to the Aesthetic Response: Antonello da Messina’s The Virgin Annunciate
On Saturday 8 November 2025, dive into the transcendent space where art and spirituality converge. In “Spiritual Dimensions to the Aesthetic Response,” Fr Raphael Daley presents an illustrated reflection on Antonello da Messina’s masterpiece The Virgin Annunciate. Held in the Assisi Room from 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., this deeply contemplative talk invites you to rediscover beauty as a gateway to the sacred. Spaces are limited to 30: advance booking at £10 is essential: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth
A.E. Housman: Scholar, Poet, Enigma
On Thursday 20 November 2025, Abbot Rt Rev Dom Paulinus Greenwood OSB invites you into the enigmatic world of A.E. Housman in “A.E. Housman: Scholar, Poet, Enigma.” Through poetic recitation and scholarly insight, the evening will shed new light on Housman’s brilliant, melancholic sensibility and classical scholarship. The event runs 7pm–8.20 p.m. in the Assisi Room, followed by the Divine Office of Compline in Gregorian Chant (optional) in the Abbey Church. The talk is limited to 30 guests, refreshments included; advance booking (£10) required for the talk: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-augustines-abbey-chilworth
About St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth
Nestled near Guildford in the rolling Surrey countryside, St Augustine’s Abbey, Chilworth is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery of the Order of St Benedict (OSB) Subiaco Cassinese Congregation. Welcoming to all, the Abbey offers daily 9am Masses (10am on Sundays), the Divine Office seven times daily, often including ancient Gregorian Chant, and extended prayer times; its doors open year round for those seeking quiet and spiritual sanctuary. Founded in a tradition of hospitality and prayer, the Abbey is both a place of spiritual nourishment and cultural enrichment, where prayer, contemplation and creativity meet. A number of other monasteries can be found all over the United Kingdom and beyond.
ST AUGUSTINE'S ABBEY, SAMPLE OAK LANE, CHILWORTH, GUILDFORD, SURREY GU4 8QR Visit us online at http://www.chilworthbenedictines.com
