We’re so encouraged to work with friends of the Centre.
“Jonas Centre is a great space for students to be refreshed spiritually, away from the hustle and bustle of university life. We came for a working weekend and a church retreat. Both times we felt welcomed and had that dedicated space for time with God.”
Hazel Murray, Student Worker, St Barnabas Church, Middlesbrough
"Getting out of the city into the countryside has always been an important part of the rhythm of our year as a church. The Jonas Centre's a brilliant resource for churches in the North."
Rich Bradley, Pastor (North Central Gathering), Mosaic Church, Leeds
“There’s a common biblical pattern that people come to know him – or know him more deeply – whilst away from home. The Jonas Centre has been a perfect, relaxed context in which university students can get to know God and each other better.”
Peter Dray, Interim Executive Director, UCCF: The Christian Unions
“The Centre is an ideal place to be based for a Feet of Faith walk, and I’m excited to provide retreat walks for Jonas retreats!”
Susanna Hinton, Feet of Faith
“The Centre provided a wonderful get-away with everything we needed for a blessed weekend. I especially loved that it was just as important for the staff to pray and encourage us as it was for them to look after the site and make sure our trip ran smoothly.”
Chris Denham, Lead Pastor, C3 YRKS
'We thank God for the lovely weekend and how He has built us up in His Word. Thank you for making our stay a great one – in offering quality accommodation, preparing the spaces, and keeping us in prayer.'
Chris Kho, International Worker, Jesmond Parish Church