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SUMMARY:Praying With Icons
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you use icons regularly in your prayer practice or have simply seen an icon and wondered what they are all about\, this retreat welcomes everyone into the quiet simplicity of praying with icons. In this retreat\, we will learn about how the iconographic tradition has developed over centuries and what that means for us as we seek to be united with the spiritual realms through the icon in prayer. Sharing uncluttered time in God’s presence\, the retreat will provide us with opportunities to experience varied approaches to using icons in prayer\, so we each might encounter God afresh in our own way. \n\n\n\nNo creative skill is required for this retreat – just a willingness to be open in prayer. This retreat does not specifically involve painting or drawing an icon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Lomas was\, until 2023\, a parish priest and pioneer in the Diocese of Peterborough. She is now based in Wiltshire\, exploring a calling as a full-time iconographer and sacred artist. Her particular interest is in the use of visual means to explore theology and spirituality\, seeing our search for the Divine as sharing much in common with humanity’s innate longing for beauty. Her interest in icons began in 2007\, she painted her first icon in 2016 and now exercises her priestly ministry through leading and speaking about icons\, art and spirituality\, as well as accepting commissions for new icons and sacred art (more details at www.catherinemaryicons.uk). \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD RATE: £336 (standard room) or £366 (character room) if booked by 29th June 2026! Retreat price: £356 (standard room) or £386 (character room)  \n\n\n\nPrice 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. \n\n\n\nClick below to book your place now on this retreat: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk 
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/praying-with-icons-2026/
CATEGORIES:Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats,Spiritual Practices,Spiritual Tradition
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to join the Launde Abbey Community in our Chapel to observe Ash Wednesday? This day of reflection marks the beginning of Lent\, inviting us into a time of prayer\, self-reflection\, repentance and renewal. \n\n\n\nEach service will include the traditional ashing\, a powerful symbol of our journey towards Easter. \n\n\n\nService Times: \n\n\n\n\n8:00 AM – Eucharist\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – Midday Prayers\n\n\n\n5:00 PM – Evening Prayers\n\n\n\n\nIf you are not a resident at the Abbey but would like to join our 8:00 AM Eucharist service\, please inform our Reception at 01572 717254 or email info@launde.org.uk\, as this is outside our usual opening hours and a member of the team will need to be on-hand to let you into the Main House. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or would like more information\, please get in touch. \n\n\n\nDid you know you can join the Abbey community as a Day Guest? Prices start from £20.00 for the day\, and you can choose from a range of options to tailor your stay with us. \n\n\n\nOur café is open from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm\, should you wish to have lunch or refreshments during your time with us.
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/ash-wednesday-2026/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events,Launde Abbey Retreats,Lent at Launde,Spiritual Tradition
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SUMMARY:The 'I Am' Sayings
DESCRIPTION:book now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Exodus\, Yahweh gives Moses his name – I am who I am. This is picked up in John’s Gospel in what has come to be known as the seven ‘I am’ statements of Jesus … \n\n\n\n\nI am the Bread of Life\n\n\n\nI am the Light of the World\n\n\n\nI am the Door\n\n\n\nI am the Good Shepherd\n\n\n\nI am the Resurrection and the Life\n\n\n\nI am the Way and the Truth and the Life\n\n\n\nI am the Vine\n\n\n\n\nIn this retreat\, we will pray with and through the I am statements of Jesus in John’s gospel.  Using the textile art of Jane Allen we will engage with each of the I am statements of Jesus in turn. We will also pray with the narrative of the woman at the well using the artwork of Ally Barrett and the words of Jesus: I\, the one speaking to you\, I am He. There will be an invitation to use more traditional ways of praying with the text\, including lectio divina and imaginative contemplation. There will also be the invitation to use various art and craft materials to pray with\, in a way that enables us to connect with God through more creative approaches. \n\n\n\nThis retreat will be led by Chris and Rhona Knight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris was a research scientist for many years until he changed direction after completing a PhD in Apologetics\, working in the area of apologetics and teaching doctrine at Lincoln School of Theology. Now retired\, he has more time to enjoy chess\, bird watching and photography. He is married to Rhona and they have three grown sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhona is a member of the College of Chaplains at Launde Abbey. She is a theological educator\, pastoral supervisor and spiritual director and is the author of a number of books and resources on discipleship and spirituality. She is currently researching trauma and moral injury in ministry. \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £495 (standard room) £540 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £465 (standard room) or £510 (character room) if booked by 30th September 2025!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. \n\n\n\nClick below to book your place now on this retreat: \n\n\n\n\nbook now\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk 
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/theiamsayings2025/
CATEGORIES:Biblical Theme,Creative Retreats,Launde Abbey Retreats,Spiritual Practices,Spiritual Tradition
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SUMMARY:Rediscovering the Ancient Paths with Bernard of Clairvaux ***FULLY BOOKED***
DESCRIPTION:This two-day retreat will be an intimate conversation with one of the greatest exponents of the love of God\, Bernard of Clairvaux\, a French twelfth-century monk. Jenny Campbell’s text In Search of Friendship: Lessons from a Monastic Tradition will be the basis for exploring desire and love of God; love within the Trinity embracing earthly spiritual friendship; the disciplines of silence\, contemplation and a prophetical reading of Scripture.  \n\n\n\nThe retreat will offer teaching\, worship\, prayer\, times of silence and the opportunity for individual appointments with the retreat conductor and relaxation in the grounds and surrounding countryside. \n\n\n\nThere will be set times of silence but this is not a silent retreat; there will be times to speak\, especially at meal times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJENNY CAMPBELL \n\n\n\nMPhil\, BD\, DipTh\, HED\, BA \n\n\n\nJenny has taught on theological programmes in colleges throughout the UK\, including Derbyshire\, Sheffield and London. She is currently Deputy Programme Lead on the Spiritual Formation MA at Waverley Abbey College. \n\n\n\nJenny has worked in the areas of retreat direction\, spiritual formation\, and prophecy for over three decades in Africa\, UK and Europe\, teaching and equipping the church. Her published works include Strengthen your Core: Practical Spiritual Formation for Every Day; Soul Service: Five Spiritual Checkups; Prophecy for Anyone; In Search of Friendship: Lessons from a Monastic Tradition. Jenny is the leader of Eaglesinflight\, a network of Christians whose mandate is to equip the church and sharpen prophecy at local and national level through retreats\, conferences and seminars. \n\n\n\nwww.eaglesinflight.net \n\n\n\nRetreat price: £350 (standard room) or £380 (character room)EARLY BIRD RATE: £330 (standard room) or £360 (character room) if booked by 4th August 2025!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. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, or queries or if you’d like to know more\, please call  01572 717254 or alternatively email us: info@launde.org.uk
URL:https://www.laundeabbey.org.uk/event/rediscoveringtheancientpathsretreat/
CATEGORIES:Launde Abbey Retreats,Spiritual Practices,Spiritual Tradition
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