Launde Abbey Retreats
Events
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Labyrinth Retreat
During our time together, we will learn more about the fascinating history of labyrinths, their symbolism, spirituality and the many ways in which they are being used today. We will walk the labyrinth (both indoors and outside in the garden) with different intentions each day, and enjoy the tranquillity of a candlelit labyrinth walk after dark. Led by Nickie Fidgin.
£474 -
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Flourishing In Retirement ***FULLY BOOKED***
Flourishing in Retirement is a retreat designed for Christians who long to embrace this chapter with faith-filled confidence, whether approaching retirement or already retired. Through prayer, fellowship, and guided reflection, we will explore how God calls us to live abundantly, nurture relationships, and continue serving His kingdom with wisdom and grace. Led by Florence and Clive Morton.
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Into the Silent Land: Five-Day Meditation Retreat **FULLY BOOKED**
Into the Silent Land offers profound insights for the student of silent prayer but is especially intended for the non-specialist who feels drawn to discover the deep wisdom of the Christian contemplative tradition. This retreat will be led by Chris Whittington, founder of The School of Contemplative Life.
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Unmaking Mary: Shattering the Myth of Perfect Motherhood
Unmaking Mary invites us to examine how idealised images of the Virgin Mary have shaped unrealistic expectations of motherhood and womanhood. Through reflection and gentle conversation, we’ll explore how these myths have impacted our own stories. Together we’ll encounter Mary as a real woman of courage and complexity — and discover a more freeing vision of ourselves. Led by Chine McDonald.
£336 -
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Unlocking the Fountains **2 SPACES AVAILABLE**
In this retreat (based on the book by the same title) we receive challenge and inspiration from the biblical rivers and wells, revisiting ancient stories and exploring their resonances, spiritual and ecological. We draw refreshment from ancient springs which renew us for daily living.
£474 -
Beginners Retreat with the Launde Abbey Community ***FULLY BOOKED***
The aim of this semi-silent retreat weekend is to help you enter the world of silent retreats gently and with plenty of support. There will be guidance on how to use the time; periods on your own and with the other retreatants, and the opportunity to share your experience with others if you wish to do so. Led by members of the Launde Abbey Community.
£336 -
Textiles Retreat: WELCOME AND HOSPITALITY ***FULLY BOOKED***
Christ welcomes us all. Using the sculpture of "The Welcoming Christ" in the Launde Abbey garden, we will explore what we understand by welcome, feeling welcomed and welcoming others. Guests may wish to use or take their own photos of the statue as an inspiration for stitching. Led by Revd Claire Goode.
£592 -
Individually Guided Retreat
This is a week long silent guided retreat designed to enable those attending to encounter God more deeply. Each day those on the retreat meet with an experienced prayer guides. The prayer guides for this retreat are Rev Drs Catherine Wright, Michèle Hampson and Rhona Knight.
£1036 -
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Praying With Icons
A retreat led by the Revd Catherine Lomas reflecting on the use of icons as a means for prayer.
£336 -
God In Our Struggles
This retreat will be led by Christopher Cook, co-author of Struggling with God. Drawing on the book’s themes, he will guide participants in a prayerful exploration of the relationship between Christian spirituality and mental health, reflecting on questions of God and prayer in times of struggle.
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Holiness and Social Justice: A Rooted and Grounded Retreat
A retreat hosted jointly by Renovaré Britain & Ireland and Launde Abbey, exploring the relationship between the holiness and social justice traditions within Christian spirituality. Together, we’ll consider how inward transformation and outward action shape and enrich one another through teaching, discussion, prayer, worship, silence and rest.
£483 -
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Look at the Birds: An Autumn Birdwatching Retreat ***FULLY BOOKED***
Come and enjoy a time of quiet Celtic Christian worship, biblical reflections and guided birdwatching walks. Led by Mark Winter.
£474