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

From our Norfolk house we are 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, Moulton St Mary, 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

Latest Posts

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    Our programme of retreats April – September 2026 is now available, please click on this post for further information and links. Daytime Led Retreats Bethany Lunches Summer Quiet Days

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    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…