The Society of St. Columba

29/08/2026

The Society of St Columba are deeply saddened by the tragic incident at BCDO Big Church Day Out festival on the Wiston Estate
At this time of shock and sorrow, we hold in prayer the man who has died, those who have been injured, their families and friends, and all who witnessed what happened. We are also praying for the festival team, the emergency services and the whole community affected by this loss.

As neighbours, we stand in sympathy and prayer, asking that Christ's mercy, peace and comfort may surround all who are grieving.

08/04/2026

Continuing our theme of new monastic practice, please review our latest blog post focussing on God's priority and identification with the poor. The God of Peace was also intentionally poor. Wgaht does this say about our imitation of Christ in all things?

Explore how the life of Jesus, serves as the authoritative blueprint for Christian living and the core foundation for modern New Monasticism.

05/04/2026

To all on this Easter Day. We pray for the light of the arisen Christ, the man who walked with the poor, embraced a suffering humanity and who rose in Peace and reconciliation to bless us all.

26/03/2026

https://st-columba.com/celtic-new-monasticism/
Questions are asked about what Celtic New Monasticism looks like. In this blog post we cover the basics, the distinctiveness as well as our practice.

Discover the ancient future of Celtic New Monasticism with Society of St. Columba, exploring a life of the imitation of Christ.

28/12/2025

28/12/2025

As our thoughts turn towards 2026, St Columba is grateful for all the fantastic volunteers who have given their time to creating a space on the farm that is full of laughter, fun, work and friendship. Our mantra of encountering Christ in community creation spins around these two divinely appointed elements, community and creation.
2026 holds great promise for us all, as we turn our attention to improving our hospitality through Columba’s Kitchen, finishing the roofing on the Education Centre, establishing gatherings for everyone to attend and growing more amazing veg for volunteers and the wider community.
Everyone is welcome, all are valued and appreciated and seeing you in 2026 will of course be a joy.
Celtic Christianity is alive and lived out in real time through boots on the ground and live in our hearts.

20/07/2025

Hi everyone, as many will know St Columba has had two FB pages, our main account and the The Wild Ones account dedicated to the sheep. Both accounts have been linked to my personal account. As the WildOnes account has not been used since 2023, I will be closing it down next week. If you are wanting to follow the flock at St Columba’s then please do follow The Society of St. Columba
Many thanks Greg

25/03/2025

We're very excited to announce that yesterday work began on the next phase of our buildings project. Thanks to the money we received from the Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant scheme through Horsham District Council the roof is going on the education centre!

23/12/2024

Love this. Greg Valerio Celtic Christianity

🌱 Friends First have begun planting a market garden at St Columbia's Farm with the longer term aim of supplying their food banks with fresh produce. Their trainees have been involved in restoring some of the farm buildings with the longer-term aim of establishing a carpentry workshop in partnership with a local company. They would then be able to offer work experience and apprenticeships to those who showed an aptitude for the work.

This community farm project located in beautiful countryside on the Sussex Downs provides work experience, life skills training and the opportunity to be with others in a relaxed, safe and supportive environment. Volunteers work in pairs with direction from the site coordinator.

The Society of St. Columba is part of the Country Stewardship scheme and there is instruction in ecology, horticulture, land management and animal husbandry. Being outside in the fresh air, undertaking physical exercise, being aware of nature’s rhythms and seasons and growing plants, all helps to improve health and well-being.