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April Quiet Day: Desert Fathers and Mothers: Wisdom for today? ***FULLY BOOKED***
£46
Monday 13th April @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Desert Fathers and Mothers: Wisdom for today?
Come on a journey back to the deserts of Egypt in the 4th century. Here we will find the beginnings of a new movement of people, disillusioned with the world that they lived in. These men and women went into the desert to seek God. Living in solitude, or monastic communities, their lives and sayings became well known and many were added to their number. Even more came to seek their wisdom and counsel. We know these people today as the Desert Fathers and Mothers, and, even in 21st century Britain, they have much to teach us.
How can we incorporate a little of their experience and example into our own lives?
What does it mean to live a simple and Godly life, when we have so many distractions?
A day away at Launde Abbey gives us the opportunity to weave a little more silence into our lives and perhaps to explore incorporating this a little more into our daily rhythm too.
Led by Revd Alison Long.
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.
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! (Please complete this form to request a place.)