BETTER THAN A DIAMOND : THE 2026 WEEKEND AWAY – Sunday

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Living Out Love

God’s Word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set between emeralds.
You’ll like it better than strawberries in spring, better than red, ripe strawberries.

Psalm 19:10

I recently found a silver necklace given to me over 30 years ago. I had forgotten I had it and was delighted to discover it with all the memories that it brought. But it was hidden in a dark drawer for many years and what was once a bright, gleaming, sparkly piece of jewellery had tarnished over time. God’s word never tarnishes, it is constant, it steadies our feet—through all seasons of life, grief, new beginnings, hard conversations, quiet and busy days. It doesn’t promise easy answers; it steadies our courage and teaches us to love like Jesus. When life feels overwhelming, let God’s word be the lamp we reach for first.

Father God, Thank You for the gentle reminders You weave into ordinary moments. As that long-forgotten necklace lost its shine over time, let it remind me that Your Word never fades. Amen.

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Please clear your rooms and return your key for 11am (luggage can be put in the car or hotel storage room at reception).

7-9.30 Breakfast

7.30–8.30am – New for this Year: Psalms & Stretches (Exeter)

Come and join us for a 45 minute physical mediation on some words from Scripture. Psalms and Stretches combines gentle movements (more challenging exercises will be offered for those who want this!) with verses from a Psalm. We will warm up, practice some movements, and then start to add in the psalm. We will finish by stretching everything and relaxing. All ages, abilities and levels of experience are welcome! You can wear anything that is comfortable and that you can move in. Do get in touch if you have any questions; Rachel@psalmsandstretches.com. I hope to see you there!

Please wear appropriate clothing and bring a towel or exercise mat.

8.30-9 Devotions (Undivided Lounge)

Led by: Bethany Gillman

Why not join us as we pause together at the beginning of each day?

9.15–10.15am – Workshops

Immerse: Worship Session– Sue Rinaldi (Main Room)

Powerful, immersive time of worship with Sue.

Sacred Seasons: Hearing God in Every Chapter – Sheila Bridge (Authentic Room)

This session is ideal for anyone moving into new seasons of life, looking for a new challenge, or navigating the pressures of midlife onwards.

His Word Still Speaks: Hearing God and Living it Out - Hayley Nock (Undivided Lounge)

This interactive workshop will help us recognise the value, power and usefulness of the Bible. Practical ways to use it to form us not just inform us.

Why Diamonds? The Transforming Value of God's Word – Jaz Potter (Create Room)

A more teaching-focused session exploring why God's Word is so precious and how it transforms us. We'll look at key passages about the worth of Scripture (Psalm 19, Psalm 119, etc.) and think about how we can let God's Word shape our lives. Biblical foundations with practical application to help people go deeper in their own study.