Do you need time away to rest and refocus? Our Quiet Days offer a peaceful retreat for personal reflection, prayer, and time in nature—free from the distractions of daily life. With a variety of themes and inspiring leaders, explore what’s on offer below.
July Saturday Quiet Day: ‘Give us today our daily bread’ ***FULLY BOOKED***
Saturday 18th July @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A quiet day to meditate afresh on the phrases of the Lord’s Prayer. Through short talks and quiet reflection, there will be an opportunity to engage with prayer stations to express our response creatively as we pray through the core themes of the prayer. Led by our Resident Chaplain, Revd Debbie Smith.
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August Quiet Day: On the Side of Angels and Dirt – Reflecting through the Art of Stanley Spencer
Monday 17th August @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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.
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September Saturday Quiet Day
Saturday 19th September @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Led by Revd Ali Walton.
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September Quiet Day: ‘Listening with the heart: some insights from the way of St Benedict’
Monday 21st September @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Explore the timeless wisdom of St Benedict in this Quiet Day led by Revd Catherine Wright. Through guided reflections, you’ll consider themes of community, balance, work and prayer, with plenty of space for silence, personal prayer and quiet reflection in the peaceful surroundings of Launde Abbey.
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October Quiet Day: A quiet day using themes from the spiritual writer, Thomas Merton’
Monday 19th October @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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October Saturday Quiet Day
Saturday 31st October @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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This Quiet Day will be led by Revd Adele Barker. -
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Saturday Advent Quiet Day: A Balanced Life – “I wish!”
Saturday 5th December @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
“A balanced life – I wish!” If that’s your reaction, this Advent retreat offers an invitation to draw aside, rest and reflect. Using the season of Advent as a time of preparation, Rev. Andrew Hall explores what it means to welcome God’s love more deeply into our lives and to reimagine the rhythms of daily life with God.