OPEN in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland 14/06/24 We were delighted to return to Enniskillen on the 14th-16th June for another post-abortion healing retreat weekend. The ladies who attended spoke of the freedom they experienced while working through some very deep and painful emotions and how life changing the weekend has been for them. It is such a … Read moreOPEN IN ENNISKILLEN – JUNE 24
OPEN in Coleraine, Northern Ireland 11/05/24 Mountsandel Christian Fellowship hosted our latest pastoral training event. We delivered sessions on supporting women and men who have experienced baby loss through miscarriage or abortion, and also looked at supporting those who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy situation. We had women and men from various churches and … Read moreOPEN IN COLERAINE
Our most recent Loved retreat day took place at Murlough House in beautiful County Down – an incredible setting for a very special day. Throughout the course of the day the wonderful ladies who attended had the opportunity to work through different emotions surrounding their baby loss experiences and share with honesty, in a safe … Read moreLOVED RETREAT DAY IN COUNTY DOWN
OPEN in Newtownabbey, N. Ireland 03/02/24 Glenabbey Church, Newtownabbey hosted our latest pastoral training event. We delivered sessions on supporting women and men who have experienced baby loss through miscarriage or abortion, and also looked at supporting those who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy situation. Around 40 pastoral workers attended this event and we … Read moreOPEN IN NEWTOWNABBEY
It was an absolute privilege to be invited to be part of this conference centred around the theme of ‘Caring Together’. Jenny delivered an excellent seminar focussing on miscarriage and how we can support those among our friends, family or within our church congregations who have experienced the pain of miscarriage.
Beautiful Enniskillen was the setting for our first OPEN abortion healing retreat weekend in Northern Ireland. The courageous ladies who came, and with great honesty and integrity, worked through the weekend, found it to be a time of ‘healing and restoration’, and of ‘refreshing, empowering and equipping.’ We know that this will be first of many such … Read moreOPEN IN ENNISKILLEN
Jenny was privileged to be lead two seminars at the Keswick in Devon event in beautiful Sidmouth. Although the weather was very cold and blustery, the reception there was warm and welcoming! The seminars explored how churches can bring a caring and compassionate response to the sensitive issues of abortion, and miscarriage and other baby loss. … Read moreOPEN IN DEVON
In February, we held a Loved Miscarriage Healing Retreat day in Silk Willoughby, near Sleaford, Lincs. We were blessed with a beautiful venue and delicious refreshments, which were enjoyed by the 5 courageous women who attended. As always, they loved the support within the group, and hearing the experiences of those older and younger than … Read moreLOVED RETREAT RETURNS TO LINCOLNSHIRE!
Our venue was a peaceful converted barn, in beautiful surroundings. The day was hosted by counsellors from the Haven Pregnancy Counselling Centre in Burgess Hill, (pictured), who provided a delicious lunch and lots of cake! As always, this was a healing time for those who came, and amidst all the tears, there was a sense … Read moreLOVED MISCARRIAGE HEALING DAY IN SUNNY WEST SUSSEX
We recenly hosted a new event called Asking For A Friend. This particular session focused on how we can be more equipped to support friends and loved ones who are struggling following an abortion. If you missed it, we hope that you find the below summary useful. OPEN aims to create an environment within churches … Read moreASKING FOR A FRIEND – ABORTION