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Perfectly Imperfect

27 Apr–1 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)

Most of us worry that we aren’t good enough to follow Jesus, let alone lead. Many of us have imposter syndrome. Yet, throughout history and scripture, God has called broken, flawed people to be not only his followers but also leaders. The heroes of the Bible aren’t actually all that heroic! During our time together we’ll be focussing in on some heroes of scripture and learning from their brokenness. God doesn’t call us to have everything sorted, he calls us so that he can bring hope and transformation to our lives and the lives of those around us.

Who's speaking?

Bishop James and Liz Grier

James is a Plymouth lad, who can’t believe that he gets to be the Bishop of Plymouth. He’s at his happiest when with people and drinking coffee. Liz is a scientist, harpist and theologian. She’s currently doing a curacy, is an associate lecturer at St Mellitus, Plymouth and studying for a PhD in the psalms. She’s at her happiest when she’s near or in the sea. Together they have 2 sons and a daughter-in-law. They have also written a book together, Normal Imperfect Heroes

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Dave Fisher, Graham and Helen Worsfold

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Every Christian’s Battle

13–17 April 2026 (Mon–Fri)

Paul and Becky Harcourt

“We are not unaware of his schemes”, says Paul (2 Cor 2:11). The fact is we have an enemy who wants to steal, kill and…

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Embodied Prayer: Reconnecting Our Whole Selves To God

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Amy Boucher Pye, Kristen Rubow

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Treasures New and Old

11–15 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)

Rupert and Sally Martin

Having told seven parables of the seeds, weeds, mustard seed, yeast, hidden treasure, pearl and net, he asks the disciples,  “Have you understood all these…

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Christian Hope and the End of the World

18–22 May 2026 (Mon–Fri)

Ian Paul

Hope is a major theme across the whole story of Scripture. God repeatedly promises his people that he will visit them to set them free,…

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Flourish!

22–26 June 2026 (Mon–Fri)

Leah Bucko

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What to expect

Wondering what it will be like to stay at Lee Abbey for a retreat or a holiday?

You will receive a warm welcome from our international Community, a beautiful and spacious home to stay in, delicious meals prepared and served for you, a well resourced library, quiet spaces to relax in, lawn games to play, 288 acres of our estate to explore, the wild north Devon coastline and the South West coastal path (literally on our doorstep), and our own beach.

Any questions? Please get in touch…

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