Felicity recently retired after 17 years as a vicar of two parishes to the south of Leeds. She has a background in Vocations and Ministerial Education. She was one of the Lee Abbey representatives on Council, and was for a while Chair to the Scargill Movement Council of Trustees. Felicity still serves on Scargill Council as a Trustee. Canon Felicity Lawson is a trustee of both ReSource and Scargill Movement. She has worked in lay and ordained ministry as a vicar, Director of Ministerial Training, Dean of Ministry and Director of Ordinands. She is the co-author of the Saints Alive! course and has written widely on discipleship.

Upcoming programmes featuring Felicity Lawson

Grace in the Wilderness:A Retreat for Lent

22–26 February 2027 (Mon–Fri)

with Felicity Lawson and Phil Goodacre

The Biblical image of wilderness speaks of a place of both testing andtransformation. Journeying through the wilderness can be a struggle, yet it alsoprovides opportunities…

Spaces available for £338

For your age

6–8 November 2026 (Fri–Sun)

with Felicity Lawson and John Finney

If you have reached 65 you will average another 20 years. What are you going to do with them? John and Felicity have a combined…

Spaces available for £174.50

Nurturing Our Roots in Prayer

21–23 September 2026 (Mon–Wed)

with Annie Naish and Felicity Lawson and John Holbrook

A retreat for anyone seeking renewal in their spiritual life, focussing on how prayer nourishes our roots – essential if we hope to bear ‘fruit…

Spaces available for £174.50

Sustaining fruitful ministry

23–25 September 2026 (Wed–Fri)

with Annie Naish and Christopher Landau and Felicity Lawson

A retreat for clergy and lay leaders seeking to be faithful for the marathon rather than a sprint. We will reflect on ‘the fire that…

Spaces available for £174.50

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