How the Novitiate Works
For those interested in exploring the journey to Companionship, the first step is to attend an ‘Introduction to Community’ retreat, either at Nether Springs or online to find out more about the Northumbria Community, its history, its ethos and its Rule.
(link to upcoming CI Retreat Information)
Following that, if the novitiate journey to Companionship resonates with you and you wish to explore further, you can express an interest by emailing us at
Then you will receive a password to access the resources for postulants in the link below which includes discernment questions to return.
Resources for Postulants
After returning the discernment questions you will get matched to an existing companion as a mentor as you work through Aspects of the Novitiate over the following months until both you and your mentor feel you are ready to become a Companion.