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The Rose Castle Foundation (RCF) is a peacebuilding organisation dedicated to building trust across d

The Rose Castle Foundation (RCF) is a peacebuilding organisation dedicated to building trust across deep divides. From its headquarters in Cumbria, United Kingdom, RCF is building a global network of ‘reconciling leaders’, equipped to transform conflict within their spheres of influence. A leading specialist in reconciliation within and between the Abrahamic faiths, RCF’s network includes partners and reconcilers across all six inhabited continents, with larger clusters in the Middle East, East and West Africa, the USA, and the UK. RCF works largely with universities, communities, seminaries, government bodies, and peacebuilding networks, but also shares learning publicly and with civil society.

19/12/2024

Our Founder, Sarah Snyder, speaking at the Templeton Annual Meeting on how hospitality can bridge divides. Follow the link for the full video and to hear more of her story from Timbuktu to Rose Castle!

17/12/2024

We love welcoming church groups to Rose Castle for our retreat journeys and it’s even more impressive when they’ve crossed the ocean to get here! From prayer in the chapel to discussions in the library to reimagining our role as reconcilers in the garden room, the beauty of creation is always there surrounding us and everyone went home with a bundle of everlasting flowers from the gardens 🌺

Sometimes we need to step away from our known environments to get to know each other on a deeper level, to give ourselves rest, to be still with God, and to see our lives through refreshed eyes 💦 ☀️ 🌱

The deep fractures of the world can feel so overwhelming but there is so much beauty for us to shine a light on for one another too. If you’re struggling to see that for yourself today, who else might you encourage? You’ll probably find it lifts your eyes as well…

16/12/2024

Reflecting on our recent Mitzvah Day and how beautiful it was to welcome refugees, faith leaders and dignitaries from across the county for a special tea at Rose Castle following fell walks in the Lake District!

It continues to be a challenging time for interfaith relationships but that is even more reason to draw close together and remember that we are through the support and collaboration we can give. It was particularly moving to see how many clothes and walking boots had been donated for refugees and to hear from the mountain guides about the need to diversify the fells!

With many thanks to the West Coast and Carlisle refugee communities, to the High Sheriff of Cumbria, Julie Minns MP, and Stuart Diamond, CEO of for travelling to be with us - we hope to welcome you all again to Rose Castle soon!

Perhaps you saw us share about this on ITV News? For more details of the day, head to our blog (link in bio!)

Photos by the amazing .gios

14/12/2024

A big thank you to all who joined us for our community carol service this week to celebrate the gift of Christmas and also to mark 10 years of Rose Castle Foundation! We are so grateful for your ongoing support.

It was particularly special being joined by the Deo Volente Singers, a new choir in Carlisle this year that brings people together across different denominations in celebration of and commitment to ecumenical relations. The initiative is led by Nathan Laxton of Harker Grange, who also writes his own music and lyrics to bring the Christian faith to life through song!

10/11/2024

A few photos from life at Rose Castle recently of leaders of all generations gathering together across difference to re-member the past, re-humanise the present and re-imagine a shared future 🌱

As we mark Remembrance Sunday today, you may find our 3 Rs of Reconciliation a helpful framework for reflection:

1. Re-member: What are you able to re-member (literally piece together) in your understanding of the world wars and conflicts since? How might you seek out missing pieces in order to learn more? What are your own memories?

2. Re-humanise: Try to step into the shoes of someone who has served in war, fled war, or dealt with the trauma of conflict and loss. How might these experiences impact the way we live and relate to the world around us today? There are many real life accounts from the past, and many people living in our communities today who are living this reality right now - who could you learn from or share with? Whose voices and stories do you not hear?

3. Re-imagine: Can you imagine a world with leaders who heal divides? Communities who are equipped to manage disagreement and conflict healthily? What could you do today to start growing cultures of peace in your home, community, workplace?

We all have a role to play in crossing divides instead of creating them 🤲

05/10/2024

A reminder to tune into Radio 4 tomorrow morning at 8:10am to hear stories of hope from Rose Castle!

24/07/2024

is in the spotlight this time! Ever had that icky feeling after being vulnerable with someone? We can be quick to try to process the potential shame, humiliation, rejection…

It might leave you wondering why we go through all the pain? Vulnerability is the key to love and being loved, to living authentically and growing deeper in relationship with ourselves, with others and with God. We were made to love and be loved! That vulnerability hangover is well worth it, and the more you familiarise yourself with it the less it will consume you.

How are you cultivating the practice of vulnerability this week?

28/06/2024

Big shout out to Dani and all the students who have been part of the Princeton Rose Castle Society, which continues to bring people together across differences and offer unique opportunities for students to be formed as reconciling leaders.

It’s been a tough year for so many reasons - your reconciling presence on campus is sowing much needed seeds of hope. We think you’re all amazing and can’t wait to see what next year has in store ✨

Thank you to the students and staff and that have continued to support and shape - you’re world changers!

23/05/2024

When it feels like the world is falling to pieces, let’s not forget those who are forging friendships of collaboration across the very differences that others are fighting about, believing there is a better way and living lives marked with hope and reconciling action!

It’s not an easy path to walk by any means, but we have each others’ backs and remind ourselves to welcome moments of laughter and silliness along the way! We are grateful for the growing community of reconcilers who are living differently across lines of difference, for the sake of a more just and peaceful world.

If you’re finding yourself in a hopeless pit, we hope you can reach out to a friend for support and rest. And perhaps this image of friendship might offer you a momentary lift! Can you guess how many different faiths, cultures & political views are represented here?

21/05/2024

This year we turn 10! 💫 And to celebrate, we’ve caught up with 10 of our amazing reconcilers to hear more about their experiences and how they are putting the Rose Way into practice in their own contexts. Cameron was one of our first Emerging Leaders and is now an extraordinary partner and friend, mover and shaker in the field!

To read a collection of Reconciler Stories and learn more from Cameron, follow the 10 for 10 link in bio!

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Rose Castle Farm Cottage, Rose Castle
Carlisle
CA57BY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.rosecastlefoundation.org/

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