Advent Quiet Day: Rumours of Angels
Thursday 3rd December @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Why are angels so fascinating?
During Advent angels pop up everywhere. We see them on Christmas cards and gift wrappings, in shop windows and in Nativity scenes. Sometimes they are blowing their herald-trumpets, sometimes just floating along ‘with peaceful wings unfurled.’
These angels are just representations.
The angels that appeared when Christ was born were real, rebuking, informing, encouraging, guiding, protecting, advising, and worshiping. They spoke to ordinary people like us, transforming their vision by revealing to them that God was entering their world.
This Quiet Day is an invitation to step back from the December rush of shopping, planning, and endless to-do lists to hear afresh the message of the angels.
We will:
- Listen to reflections on the angelic visitations.
- Be creative making an ‘angel’ using driftwood, shells, or paper for you to take home.
- Enjoy space for reflection and prayer.
Whether you are looking to deepen your faith, find a moment of peace, or simply escape the noise of the season, you are warmly invited. If we listen carefully, the angels may just have something to say to us.
Revd Debbie Smith – Resident Chaplain at Launde Abbey
Debbie brings experience as a psychotherapist, of teaching pastoral care and counselling and of leading retreats. She has worked in parish ministry and as a healthcare chaplain, both in the UK and in New Zealand.
Revd Alison Long – A member of Launde Abbey’s College of Chaplains
Alison is a spiritual director and curate who has been part of the Launde College of Chaplains and ministry team since last July.
Quiet Day price: £46 includes lunch and coffee and tea throughout the day. This event is part of An Advent Week with the Launde Abbey Community: A Season Of Longing And Waiting
Why not think about extending your time at Launde by staying overnight before or after this Quiet Day. Dinner, bed and breakfast is £109.10. Check for availability when you contact us.
Yes – I’d like to take part in this Quiet Day! (Please complete this form to request a place.)