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Mucknell Abbey

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In common with other religious orders, the primary work of the community at Mucknell Abbey is the work of God, that is to say, prayer. During the day the community come together six times to sing the Offices and also for Holy Communion. Work periods are between Terce and Holy Communion in the morning
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The community is made up of professed monks and nuns, novices, and 'alongsiders'. Alongsiders live with the community for a variety of reasons, ranging from exploring a possible monastic vocation, to a simple desire to experience the monastic life for a while. Alongsiders stay with the community for
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The new monastery is on the site of a derelict farm (Mucknell Farm). When the community purchased the site, the buildings were shells. The former farmhouse was unable to be redeveloped and was demolished to make way for a new community block on the south side of the courtyard. Within the community
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panels reduce the use of the boiler during the summer months. In addition to harnessing solar energy, the new buildings also harvest rain water, which is stored in a 5000 litre tank and is used to flush the lavatories and water the kitchen garden; there is a further 45000 litres available for
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A large part of the ethos of the community is ecological sustainability. To this end, the new abbey was built with numerous features to enable and assist sustainable living. The buildings feature high grade insulation to minimise heat loss; the heating is powered by a
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through the night until the end of Terce the following morning. There is also solitude time allocated during the day; in the morning between the offices, and in the afternoon between Vespers and supper. On Thursdays, the community normally meet for corporate
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fire-fighting. The wastewater from the site is treated in a bio-digester and consequently the buildings are not connected to the sewage network. Much of the community's vegetables are grown onsite in the
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building are the cells, the community room (recreation space), the laundry, and several workrooms. The remaining three sides of the courtyard have been converted into a Guest Wing (North-west corner), a
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was built in the centre of the courtyard and is accessible both from the courtyard and from the Monastic Enclosure. The foundation stone of the Oratory was laid by the
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which is followed by corporate tea. Corporate tea affords the community an opportunity to engage in conversation which otherwise is scarce in the monastic life.
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between one and twelve months and while living alongside are expected to follow the community's timetable and participate in its work.
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The present abbey was previously a farm and was purchased by the community after they had sold their former house at
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and between None and Vespers in the afternoon. After Compline the community observe
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Religious orders and communities of the Anglican Communion
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Congregation of the Sisters of the Visitation of Our Lady
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fuelled boiler. Electrical power is provided in part by
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Society of the Franciscan Servants of Jesus & Mary
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Community of the Companions of Jesus the Good Shepherd
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and general office (East side and North-east corner).
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Anglican
Benedictine
Worcestershire
Burford Priory
Refectory
Chapter Room
Oratory
Bishop of Worcester
Dr John Inge
Archbishop of Canterbury
Dr Rowan Williams
biomass
photovoltaic
solar water heating
kitchen garden
Greater Silence
Lectio Divina
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"Mucknell Abbey - Sustainability - Buildings"
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