This Advent Quiet Day will be led by John Rackley, one of our regular retreat leaders and a member of the Abbey's College of Chaplains. This day offers a gentle pause before the demands of the pre-Christmas season are upon us.
Overwhelmed by life, by love, by a tidal wave of emotions? Please receive this personal invitation from me, Andrew Hall, as we seek to find rest for your soul. A day set aside to catch our breath and infuse our life with the Holy Spirit’s gentle breeze.
Our chaplain, Catherine, will guide reflections on themes from the Psalms, drawing on Walter Brueggemann’s insights into ‘orientation’, ‘disorientation’ and ‘re-orientation’. Alongside her input, there will be space for prayer, walking and listening to God.
This Quiet Day will be led by James Shakespeare, one of our regular retreat leaders. We will be reflecting on the relevance of both St Benedict of Monte Cassino, and St Francis of Assisi, to living a deeper Christian life today.
A quiet, reflective day exploring how God speaks through the beauty of the natural world, with space for prayer, scripture, and a gentle “Soul Filled Meandering” walk in the grounds, led by Jo De Graaf.
The bible is full of stories of God being with, and providing for, people in all kinds of circumstances. We will engage with some of these stories through listening, silence and prayer (and some optional creativity), as we seek to discover more of God’s abiding presence and provision with and for us today. Led by Revd Catherine Wright.
Join Rosey Feuell for a gentle day of reflection, exploring how Jesus brought hope and fruitfulness to His imperfect disciples—and how He does the same for us.
A Quiet Day with Revd Fran Grasham exploring Jesus’ invitation to rest, reflect, and live well – with gentle rhythms, prayer, and creative space.
In her poem 'Sometimes', Mary Oliver provides "Instructions for Living a Life". These are: Pay Attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. This Quiet day will be led by Revd David Harknett, one of our College of Chaplains here at Launde Abbey.
Led by experienced teacher and spiritual director Joanna Pearson, this Quiet Day will be spent thinking about gardens and God as a gardener in the beautiful gardens and parkland of Launde Abbey.
