About Us

The Barn at Rockland Rectory, home of the former Burning Bush project, is a centre for contemporary spirituality with a lively interest in the arts. It offers a quiet space for reflection, creativity, learning and refreshment. Helen and Nick offer spiritual direction, lead quiet days, offer worship and host an Art Cafe on a regular basis. The Barn is open to visitors by arrangement. We also meet as a online Art Cafe and share news about spirituality and the arts. 

Please contact Canon Nick Garrard, Bishop's Officer for Christian Spirituality through the Creative arts, for more information or to subscribe to our mailings [email protected] 

The Barn is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Mrs Leo Smith (01508 493695 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Sue Brice ( 01603 882345). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.