Quiet Day | Come, All Who Thirst | Joe and Cathy Silmon | 23 Oct 2026

Come, all Who Thirst

"Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst.”  — John 4:14

Join Cathy and Joe at The Wellspring for a quiet day rooted in the powerful encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well—a meeting that began with simple thirst and became a life-changing revelation.

Through Scripture, reflection, and space to respond, we will explore the deeper longings within us, the way Jesus meets us personally and without barrier, and the promise of living water that satisfies and overflows.

As we gather at The Wellspring, we are invited not only to receive, but to become people in whom His life springs up—refreshing, restoring, and drawing others to Him.

This day offers space to draw near, to listen, and to respond—perhaps in ways that go beyond words—as we learn to pour out our lives before Him.

Retreat areas will be available both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Numbers are limited to 15 to ensure a peaceful atmosphere, allowing personal space for reflection.

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Programme

10:00am – 10:30am: Start – Welcome/Registration/Hot drinks

10:30am – 11:20am: Session 1 – Naming the Thirst. Recognising our deeper need. An imaginative contemplation on the story from John 4. What am I truly thirsty for? What have I been drawing from?

11:20am – 11:30am: Comfort Break.

11:30am – 12:30pm: Session 2 – The Encounter. Jesus meets us first. Teaching: Jesus initiating, barriers broken (social, moral, spiritual), being known without being rejected. Reflection: physical/prophetic act – drawing/holding water.

12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Session 3 – Living Water Within. From receiving to becoming. A time of sung/prophetic worship.

2:30pm – 2:40pm: Comfort Break.

2:40pm – 3:30pm: Session 4 – True Worship & Overflow. A life that flows outward. A short reflection on spirit and truth worship; from isolation → invitation (“Come and see…”). Followed by a time of gentle sharing and encouragement from the day.

3:30pm – 4:00pm: End – Hot drinks/Cake.

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About Your Quiet Day Leaders

Cathy and Joe Silmon are founders and wardens of The Wellspring. Having served together in the church in different roles over the years, it had always been on their heart to one day run a retreat and events centre. This became a reality in December 2022, when the couple moved up to Woolpits Farm near Ledbury in Herefordshire - where The Wellspring was established. They are passionate about providing time, space and hospitality to those seeking an encounter with God. They have been married for 30 years and have two grown-up children, Josh and Sarah.

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Venue Info

If it is your first time at The Wellspring, you will find directions and other relevant info in the 'Visit Us' section of our Contact page.