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Jonathan Herbert has lived th e last 30 years in intentional communities. His ex perience at the Pilsdon and Hilfield communities i n Dorset has been added to by insights from visiti ng projects in Gambia and the occupied West Bank\, as well as his work as a chaplain to Gypsies and Travellers. He has been an activist with Insulate Britain\, Extinction Rebellion\, Just Stop Oil and Christian Climate Action.
\n \nFrom this r ich tapestry of experience Jonathan asks what are the foundations of a sane and hopeful shared life in our increasingly turbulent times. And key to th e resources he draws on are the ancient Christian traditions of contemplative prayer.
\n \nHi s second book Nurturing the Beloved Community< /em> was published In July 2026. One reviewer welc omed "a wise\, challenging\, heartfelt and inspiri ng reflection on how to nurture loving community w ithin our personal lives\, our varied relationship s and within wider society... Often painfully hone st\, it offers hope for a future lived differently ."
\n \nAre you longing for encouragement t o live in ways that are relational\, rooted and re silient? Within a church\, a community of some sor t\, a family or neighbourhood\, are you wanting mo re than just words and ideas? You will rarely meet anyone who 'walks his talk' as authentically as J onathan Herbert. Do come and be part of the conver sation.
\n \nThis is a bargain weekend: three nights for the price of two! Sessions led by Jonathan will finish at lu nchtime on Sunday. The remains of that day and Mon day morning we can continue with the theme informa lly\, but if you need to leave after Sund ay lunch you won't be missing the programmed sessi ons. And if you share a room there's a further dis count.
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\ n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose wh ichever rate suits you
\n \nIf two of you share a bedroom this weekend the second one p ays half price.
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| Standard< /b> | \n£196 | \nwhat most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n
| £162 | \nif you're struggling financ ially\, or a student/trainee | \n|
| Benefactor | \ n£231 | \nfor better off people who 'pay it forward' for ot hers | \n
| Deposit | \n£ 30 | \n
Some non-resident places available £9 8 including main meals
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Arrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n \n
| Depart after | \n10.30 am | \n
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan Herbert has lived the la st 30 years in intentional communities. His experi ence at the Pilsdon and Hilfield communities in Do rset has been added to by insights from visiting p rojects in Gambia and the occupied West Bank\, as well as his work as a chaplain to Gypsies and Trav ellers. He has been an activist with Insulate Brit ain\, Extinction Rebellion\, Just Stop Oil and Chr istian Climate Action.\n \n \n \n From this rich t apestry of experience Jonathan asks what are the f oundations of a sane and hopeful shared life in ou r increasingly turbulent times. And key to the res ources he draws on are the ancient Christian tradi tions of contemplative prayer.\n \n \n \n His seco nd book Nurturing the Beloved Community was publis hed In July 2026. One reviewer welcomed "a wise\, challenging\, heartfelt and inspiring reflection o n how to nurture loving community within our perso nal lives\, our varied relationships and within wi der society... Often painfully honest\, it offers hope for a future lived differently."\n \n \n \n A re you longing for encouragement to live in ways t hat are relational\, rooted and resilient? Within a church\, a community of some sort\, a family or neighbourhood\, are you wanting more than just wor ds and ideas? You will rarely meet anyone who 'wal ks his talk' as authentically as Jonathan Herbert. Do come and be part of the conversation.\n \n \n \n This is a bargain weekend: three nights for the price of two! Sessions led by Jonathan will finis h at lunchtime on Sunday. The remains of that day and Monday morning we can continue with the theme informally\, but if you need to leave after Sunday lunch you won't be missing the programmed session s. And if you share a room there's a further disco unt.\n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genui nely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bu rsaries)\n \n \n \n If two of you share a bedroom this weekend the second one pays half price.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £1 96\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £162\n if you're struggling financially\, or a student/train ee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £231\n f or better off people who 'pay it forward' for othe rs\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n Some non-resident places available £98 i ncluding main meals\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arriva l + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arriva l+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive betw een\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart a fter\n 10.30 am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270129T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270129T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270201T103000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2449 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR