JPIC Links Annual Conference 2026
Hope is in our nature: Love, resilience and hope in our relationship with the natural world
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The JPIC Links Annual Conference 2026 will take place 8–10 May 2026, in person at Wistaston Hall Retreat Centre, 89 Broughton Lane, Crewe CW2 8JS, and also online via Zoom.
The conference is open to Religious, Associates, Third Order Members and friends and will explore the theme “Hope is in our nature” (Love, resilience and hope in our relationship with the natural world).
The programme runs from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime, with both residential and non-residential options available (see attendance form for details).
Cost
Residential: £200
Day only: £30.00
Non-refundable deposit: £40
The full amount must be paid by 10 April 2026, and there will be no refunds after this date.
Those who are unable to attend in person are warmly welcome to join via Zoom (free of charge).
Mary Colwell is an award-winning author, producer and campaigner for nature. She is Director of the charity Curlew Action and Chair of the Curlew Recovery Partnership England. Mary was a producer for the BBC Natural History Unit, making wildlife documentaries for both TV and radio. The author of many nature-promoting books, she has spearheaded the campaign for a GCSE in Natural History in England.
All bookings and queries should be directed to:
David Richardson – jpiclinks@gmail.com
Sisters of St Joseph of Peace, Foxhall Lodge, Foxhall Road, Nottingham, NG6 6LH.
Further information can be found at: www.jpiclinks.com
Upcoming JPIC Conferences – 2025 & 2026
Two inspiring JPIC conferences are coming up – join in London this October and save the date for Crewe next May.
JPIC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) has announced two conferences taking place in 2025 and 2026. The first, JPIC Linking Day: “Changing Futures – Transforming Global Finance for Development”, will take place on Saturday 11th October 2025 at the FCJ Spirituality Centre, London (with the option to join online). Speakers from CAFOD and Results UK will address the urgent need for economic transformation in pursuit of global justice.
Looking further ahead, the JPIC-Links Annual Conference is scheduled for 8th–10th May 2026 at Wistaston Hall Retreat Centre in Crewe, led by environmentalist and author Mary Colwell. This gathering, also available both in person and on Zoom, will focus on an environmental theme.