Labyrinths have supported the prayer life of Christians since the 4th century. Following a labyrinth path can help us unwind and offer the restless mind an opportunity to be inwardly observant, to pay attention to feelings, to explore challenges and to be open to new thoughts and ideas. So come and unwind with God and explore the labyrinth path as a support for your spiritual journey.
During your retreat there will be some gentle input of the history and variety of labyrinths, plenty of time to walk and pray on the beautiful outdoor and indoor labyrinths at Launde Abbey. We will pray with the Scriptures so that God’s word will always be a light for our feet. Finger labyrinths will also be available for you to pray with.
Our five day ‘Walk the Labyrinth’ retreat at Launde Abbeywill be led by Chris Webb, Deputy Warden of Launde Abbey. Chris is an Anglican priest and Benedictine new monastic community member. He has ministered as president of a spiritual formation ministry in the USA, as a parish priest in Wales and in a church for the homeless. He is the author of two books: The Fire of the Word (2011) and God-Soaked Life (2017).
Early bird price: £395 if booked before 1st June 2022. Full price £415.
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A joyous weekend with an internationally performed choral poet and experienced retreat leader exploring the inner life of Bach’s Magnificat, its musical symbolism and textural meaning, together with some of his great cantatas – a real soul journey to get the imagination going and to inspire reflection on your own spiritual journey.
Euan Tait is of Welsh-Scottish heritage. His spirituality was forged in the challenging community life of L’Arche in the 1990s. He is a retreat leader leading weekends exploring the inner life of great choral works, as well as a teacher and a librettist. As a librettist, he’s worked internationally with composers and his work appears on record labels including:
Naxos (ARNESEN, K.A.: Infinity / Choral Works (Kantorei, Rinsema) – 8.573788 (naxos.com)),
Convivium Records (Carson Cooman: As We Are Changed – Convivium Records) and
Em Records (PAUL CARR: The Light of Love | British Music Society).
More information can be found at http://euantait.com
Early bird price: £280 if booked before 22 April 2022. Full price £300.
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John Rackley
A Holy Crazy Grace
Using the title of a book by Frederick Buechner, John develops his thoughts on the extraordinary grace of God and how this can shape our own sense of purpose and identity. The day will close with a Holy Communion service suited to the early days of Lent.
This Quiet Day will be led by John Rackley, a Baptist who works with Christchurch LEP, Leicester. He writes for the Bible Reading Fellowship and Wild Goose. He is exploring currently the relationship between our spirituality and the natural environment.
Quiet Day price: £44 includes lunch and coffee and tea throughout the day.
Why not think about extending your time at Launde by staying overnight after the event. Check for availability and a quote when you contact us.
Yes – I’d like to take part in this Quiet Day!
Jesus’ journey to towards the cross drew together a complex of threads into a single, striking tapestry: a challenge to the Roman authorities, a provocation of the religious leaders, a self-denying call to his followers, and a cosmic struggle with the powers of evil and darkness. During this retreat we’ll be walking the road to Calvary as we trace the story in the gospels through reflections, prayer, meditation and silent contemplation. And we’ll consider how we can walk in the footsteps of Christ in our own troubled times.
Revd Alison Myers
This retreat will be led by the Warden of Launde Abbey, Alison Myers.
Alison came to Launde Abbey having been a Team Rector in rural ministry in Cambridgeshire. She has crafted and led many reflective services and gatherings using spoken word, music, silence and creative prayer stations. She is also an experienced workshop leader and mentor, combining spirituality and theology with the practical challenges of leadership, team-working and managing change, informed by her working life before she was ordained as well as theological study and lifelong faith. Alison loves praying outdoors, a good cup of coffee, noticing the cycle of the seasons and encouraging a wondering faith. She lives with her family onsite at Launde Abbey.
Retreat price: £425 includes en-suite accommodation, all meals, and all retreat resources.
We offer an ‘Early Bird’ price of £405 if you pay in full before 3rd February 2023.
It may be possible for you to extend your stay by leaving later. Why not check on availability and ask for a quote when you contact us.
Please complete this form to request a place on the retreat.
Labyrinths have supported the prayer life of Christians since the 4th century. Following a labyrinth path can help us unwind and offer the restless mind an opportunity to be inwardly observant, to pay attention to feelings, to explore challenges and to be open to new thoughts and ideas. So come and unwind with God and explore the labyrinth path as a support for your spiritual journey.
During your retreat there will be some gentle input of the history and variety of labyrinths, plenty of time to walk and pray on the beautiful outdoor and indoor labyrinths at Launde Abbey. We will pray with the Scriptures so that God’s word will always be a light for our feet. Finger labyrinths will also be available for you to pray with.
