Bishop Graham Kings will bring to Launde seven paintings of ‘Women in the Bible’ which he and his wife, Alison, commissioned Silvia Dimitrova, a Bulgarian icon writer and painter, to paint over 17 years. Sarah, Miriam, Ruth, Esther, Magdalene, Lydia and Priscilla. He will be exploring them, interactively and prayerfully, through biblical commentary, his expository poetry on them and listening to the anthems written for them by Tristan Latchford, a composer based in Cambridge. There will be space for personal prayer and creativity.
Dr Graham Kings, in retirement in Cambridge, is Hon Assistant Bishop, in the Diocese of Ely. Previously he served as Mission Theologian in the Anglican Communion, Bishop of Sherborne, Vicar of Islington, founding Director of the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide, and Vice Principal of St Andrew’s College, Kabare, Kenya. He has published books on Kenyan Liturgies, Theology of Mission, and Art and Poetry. His website is: https://www.grahamkings.org/ A hyperlinked article on the paintings, poems, anthems and a 17 min film is here: https://www.godwhospeaks.uk/women-in-scripture-icons-poems-and-music/
EARLY BIRD RATE: £474 (standard room) or £519 (character room) if booked by 24th February 2026 Retreat price: £504 (standard room) or £549 (character room)
Price includes en-suite accommodation, all meals, and all retreat resources. It may be possible for you to extend your stay with us by adding an extra night before or after this retreat. Please contact the Abbey directly if you would like to extend your stay.
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