Past Events › B - Quiet Days

How do you experience being alone? A desert or an oasis? Led by Rachel Bennet and three Community of the Tree of Life Novices, this day will explore the practice of building intentional periods of solitude into our lives. Rachel leads the Community of the Tree of Life as its Prior. She spent 15 years in parish ministry before coming to Leicester. She is a trained Spiritual Director and loves solitude...though she best likes to share it with the companionship…

Through the day, led by Catherine Lomas, you are invited to reflect on the events of Acts 2 with a range of Pentecost images from around the world. Drawing on her practice as a theological artist, Revd Catherine will also introduce her own image of Pentecost for further contemplation. The Revd Catherine Lomas is Pioneer Vicar for Irchester with Stanton Cross.  Through her theological studies, she has explored the use of visual means to represent theological concepts and is currently…

Using the method of the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer, we shall explore and experience the Word of God as spoken directly in the Bible. This day will be appropriate both for beginners and those with some experience of contemplative prayer. There will be 2 structured contemplative sessions, times of more formal prayer and plenty of opportunity to reflect and enjoy the wonderful Launde surroundings. The afternoon will conclude with a eucharist. Revd. Charles Dobbin is a Canon Emeritus of Leicester…

An opportunity for clergy in the Diocese of Leicester to spend time in silence with the opportunity for individuals to enjoy the space and quiet of Launde, punctuated by Morning Prayer at 9am, lunch and a closing Eucharist at 4pm.

An opportunity for clergy in the Diocese of Leicester to spend time in silence with the opportunity for individuals to enjoy the space and quiet of Launde, punctuated by Morning Prayer at 9am, lunch and a closing Eucharist at 4pm.