Led by Chris Barber, this is a day to deepen our understanding and experience of the spirituality and theology of disability. The day will seek to define disability and care-giving in relation to faith communities. How is inclusion worked out in the spiritual and liturgical life, as well as the social and practical life of […]
The recent television production of Atwood’s dystopia has overshadowed the quality of her actual book. Come and discover what she really said and what the implications are.
Explore the parallels between the seasons in nature and the 'seasons of the soul' we experience throughout our lives.
Build on the learning from the Beginners Retreat or an entry-level retreat you may have attended elsewhere and explore practices learned in greater depth
Flute and harp recital by Lisa Nelsen and Eleanor Turner Please note, this is a change from the original programme We are very fortunate to have these two highly acclaimed musicians for this month's concert, both of whom have performed well-received concerts previously at Launde. Lisa Nelsen is internationally recognised for her versatility as a […]
Here we witness the terrible consequences of ‘hubris’: the elderly Lear’s belief in his own rightness and his actual total failure to read basic human nature.
What was going on in the minds of some of the characters at the beginning of the final days before the death of Jesus?
Take the opportunity to enter more deeply into the last week of Jesus' life and discover the light and hope that emerges out of the darkness
Violin and Piano Performance by Steve Robbings and Christine Townsend
We consider a number of Taizé icons that take us on a journey from birth to death and resurrection and finally new life in Christ.
A discussion of the works of two of Britain's greatest poets, the story of whose tragic lives has all too often overshadowed the beauty of their work.
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 […]
Discussion poetry and music around five paintings of women in the bible, developed by Graham Kings and Silvia Dimitrova
Duo Azure - Harp and Violin