Offering prayer and hospitality since 1866
The Society of the Sisters of Bethany is a Religious Order for women within the Anglican Communion. Founded in 1866 we were the first Order within the Communion to offer retreats for women, now offering retreats to all.
Prayer for the World
Prayer
We pray daily for the needs of the world and our local communities
We have prayed daily for Christian’s unity since the Community was founded in 1866
Hospitality
Offering daytime retreat sessions on a variety of themes
Welcoming ministry teams for retreat days
Supporting local clergy and ministers with residential and daytime retreats
For more information Sisters of Bethany Norfolk
‘Faithful perseverance in prayer through every difficulty, weariness and distraction elevates the soul and kindles in the heart the love of God.’
Mother Grizel
Rev Mother 1943-1953
Watch, Read, Listen
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Stations of the Nativity
For our Advent retreats this year we set up Stations of the Nativity, which depict the journey leading to Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. These Stations can be used for you at home as you reflect on the Advent season as a time of meditation. There is an image of each station and an accompanying document…
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2026 Retreat Programme, Jan-June, Norfolk House
A time of retreat, even for an hour or two can help us to feel restored. The retreats offer a time of quiet reflection for all who come and there is no requirement to share anything with the group about your time of reflection and contemplation. It is just a time for you to listen…
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‘Journey of Discipleship’
Sister Heidi Marie has recently completed a six week series of reflections entitled ‘The Journey of Discipleship’ that were shared within the churches of the Benefice of Acle with Bure to Yare, Norfolk. Audio recordings of each reflection can be found below (all reflections ©Sisters of Bethany). ‘It will be an opportunity to reflect on…