Week of Events
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.
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.
Monday, August 17, 2026
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August 17, 2026 -August Quiet Day: On the Side of Angels and Dirt – Reflecting through the Art of Stanley Spencer ***FULLY BOOKED***
August Quiet Day: On the Side of Angels and Dirt – Reflecting through the Art of Stanley Spencer ***FULLY BOOKED***
This day will include a gentle invitation to share in collective reflection on the pictures we will look at, as well as guided exploration of Spencer’s work and our own spiritual lives. There will be plenty of space for quiet time within the grounds or the Abbey. Led by Susannah Underwood.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, August 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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August 23, 2026 -Summer Sunday Buffet Lunch
Summer Sunday Buffet Lunch
Join us at Launde Abbey for a delicious summer lunch in a beautiful setting. Enjoy a selection from a range of fresh seasonal salads and cold meats combined with a filling serving of hot buttered new potatoes (vegetarian option is available). Finish with the chef’s choice of dessert and fresh fruit salad.