“I believe that Pelagos is a God-given and timely response to Bishop John’s vision as well as our own, ‘for all people to become more fully who God created them to be’”
Revd Joanna Gallant

Pelagos means the open sea extending the invitation of Jesus to ‘put out into the deep’ through four key areas; retreat, nurture, teaching and mission.

The Pelagos programme includes quiet days, Christian meditation, labyrinths, spiritual direction, supervision, counselling, Ignatian exercises, Biblical studies and a range of workshops and seminars run by eminent tutors and staff.

The Pelagos concerns are

• The recognition that people inside and outside the Church are struggling with workaholism, addictions, relationship breakdowns and stress, and one of the most neglected of God’s commandments is: ‘Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy’.
• There are countless pastoral assistants, lay ministers and clergy who would benefit from being actively supported in their lives and ministries.
• There is no local centre for churches to train and equip members.
• Religious Studies students have nowhere locally to engage with and learn about Christian spirituality, community and lifestyle.

Pelagos aims to Glorify God, serve our neighbours and enable all people to become more fully who God created them to be, helping people to model Jesus-yoked rather than world-yoked lives.

Pelagos will offer an environment to enable space and rest to just be in God’s presence and creative opportunities to explore ‘Sabbath time’ and wholeness within a Christian framework. Furthermore, Pelagos will be a local diocesan resource for Churches, schools, businesses and the wider community.

Pelagos still requires funds for rent at Latimer Park, and trustees, specifically a treasurer and secretary. Joanna and Nick look forward to welcoming you to Pelagos soon. For more information, to join the team or make a donation please contact Joanna and Nick Gallant at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .