Events

January 2027

Thirsting for more?

Two evenings of beauty, reflection and big questions about love, desire and being human. With Christopher West and Mike Mangione, inspired by St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

Christopher WestMike Mangione

Christopher West is a Catholic theologian, author and President of the Theology of the Body Institute. Singer-songwriter Mike Mangione weaves live music through the evening.

Meet Christopher and Mike →
Christ meeting the woman at the well
19JAN

The Well

Come and discover the love that satisfies.

Christopher West & Mike Mangione

Tuesday 19 January 2027
6:45–9:30 pm · Doors open 6:15 pm
St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Aspley
Nottingham NG8 3EP

An evening of beauty and reflection on love, desire and our longing for God, leading into Eucharistic Adoration.

Standard £15 · Supporter £25 · Concessions available

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A couple beneath a star-filled sky
20JAN

Made for More

Discover the meaning of being human.

Christopher West & Mike Mangione

Wednesday 20 January 2027
7:00–9:30 pm · Doors open 6:30 pm
St George’s Cathedral, Lambeth Road
London SE1 6HR

An evening of beauty and reflection on life, love and human destiny. Christopher West and Mike Mangione bring together presentations, live music, video and sacred art to explore our longing for fulfilment through St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

For adults aged 18 and over; under-18s attend with an adult.

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Retreats & formation

Going deeper in 2027.

Retreats and formation across the UK and beyond for anyone who wants to continue the journey with Theology of the Body.

15–17JAN 2027

Healing the Four Ruptures

Theology of the Body retreat for married couples

Led by Fr David Marsden SCJ
The Old Bakehouse, Little Walsingham, Norfolk

Two nights, en-suite and full board. £395 per couple.

Walsingham Bakehouse →
20–21FEB 2027

Healing the Four Ruptures

Theology of the Body retreat for single men and women

Led by Fr David Marsden SCJ
Kairos Centre, Roehampton, London SW15

Saturday 10am to Sunday 5pm, one night full board. £165. Limited to 10 men and 10 women, deposit required.

Kairos Centre →
29–31OCT 2027

Healing the Four Ruptures

Theology of the Body retreat for married couples

Led by Fr David Marsden SCJ
Kairos Centre, Roehampton, London SW15

Friday 3pm to Sunday 2pm.

Book at the Kairos Centre →

Follow-up small groups

Eight-session groups in London and Nottingham after The Well and Made for More, starting late January or early February 2027. Details to follow.

TOB Educators international weekends

Fátima, Rome (spring 2027) and Medjugorje (autumn 2027).

More retreats in planning

Men’s and women’s retreats in London, and a retreat in the North West. Dates to be confirmed.

Explore each retreat and book directly with its organisers.