Literature Lecture: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Written in 1931, long before Orwell’s ‘1984’, is this future dystopia becoming more and more a probability?
Written in 1931, long before Orwell’s ‘1984’, is this future dystopia becoming more and more a probability?
A discussion around some of the themes explored in David Newman's book of the same title, exploring a mature relationship with God
Explore the complexities of forgiveness and whether it is always appropriate to simply forgive without question.
Join others who have experienced bereavement and gain the tools to help cope with the life changing loss of a loved one.
In this retreat, we learn that 'being' comes before 'doing' and that who we are before God is much more important than how much we are doing
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?