This retreat is tailored for those approaching retirement, as well as those already retired. We will be using short talks, prayers, time for reflection, music, poetry and prose, and simple acts of worship. There will be the opportunity for a short individual conversation with one of the leaders if you wish.
Discover the fascinating history of labyrinths as sacred spaces, their shapes, symbolism, and spirituality. Learn how to create and use temporary pop-up labyrinths, make and draw finger labyrinths, and explore their mental and physical health benefits. A retreat led by Jim Bailey.
Into the Silent Land offers profound insights for the student of silent prayer but is especially intended for the non-specialist who feels drawn to discover the deep wisdom of the Christian contemplative tradition. This retreat will be led by Chris Whittington, founder of The School of Contemplative Life.
Join us for this retreat with John Bell exploring 'Spiritual Mentors in Holy Scripture.' But not the likely suspects – Moses, Isaiah, Paul and the other 'greats.' Instead, we will consider those who in terms of volume have little written about them.
This retreat is now FULLY BOOKED! Using Julian's prayerful reflections from the book 'Revelations of Divine Love,' this weekend retreat will offer a spacious mix of teaching, stillness and contemplative prayer, with further options for body prayer, photography and creative attention to the beautiful landscape at Launde. Led by Gail and Ian Adams.
In this retreat, led by Rhona Knight, we will be prayerfully and creatively considering the nature of hope and hopeful waiting in the context of advent as, with all of creation, we wait upon God and cry Maranatha. Come, Lord Jesus.
You might want to be more resilient in the face of exhausting demands. You might be looking for a deeper foundation for your ministry. You might be wrestling with the question: how do I live a flourishing life? If so, this retreat is for you.
Join experienced Iconographer, Peter Murphy for a week learning the medieval gilding and painting techniques to create stunning icon paintings
Join us as we seek to rest in the beauty of the holiness of the child, Saviour of the world and meet his spirit in the struggles and gifts of life today. Led by Revd John Rackley.
** FULLY BOOKED ** Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and artistic inspiration at Launde Abbey, where the Revd Claire Goode invites you into the world of textiles.
With help from the teachings of Julian of Norwich, Martin Laird and others, we will explore the path of interior surrender, of releasing into and resting in God through our deepening stillness and shared silence. Led by Chris Whittington, founder of the School of Contemplative Life.
During this retreat, we will explore what using imagination contributes to our reading of Scripture and what is lost when we don’t use it in our reading. There will be input reflecting on imagination and what it brings to our understanding of scripture and lots of time for personal reflection. Led by Dr Paula Gooder.
Abi May and the team invite those who have experienced bereavement to gain the tools to help cope with the life-changing loss of a loved one.
Take some time out to explore the world of poetry and prayer. We will be both reading poetry prayerfully, and praying through our own writing, covering some basics of structure and metaphor as we go. Led by Amy Scott Robinson.
The aim of this semi-silent retreat weekend is to help you enter the world of silent retreats gently and with plenty of support. There will be guidance on how to use the time; periods on your own and with the other retreatants, and the opportunity to share your experience with others if you wish to do so. Led by the Launde Abbey Community.
