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The ‘I AM’ Sayings ***FULLY BOOKED***

This retreat is now fully booked.  Please complete the form at the end of this page if you wish to be placed on the Waiting List.

In Exodus, Yahweh gives Moses his name – I am who I am. This is picked up in John’s Gospel in what have come to be known as the I am statements of Jesus …

  • I am the Bread of Life
  • I am the Light of the World
  • I am the Door
  • I am the Good Shepherd
  • I am the Resurrection and the Life
  • I am the Way and the Truth and the Life
  • I am the Vine

In 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 Sarah Bird 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 clay and other art and craft materials to pray in a way that enables us to meet and talk with God through more creative approaches.

 

This retreat will be led by Chris and Rhona Knight.

Chris was a research scientist for many years until he changed direction after completing a PhD in Apologetics. He worked in the area of apologetics before leading on the teaching of doctrine at Lincoln School of Theology. He is married to Rhona and they have three grown sons. Now retired he has more time to enjoy chess, bird watching and photography.

Rhona was a GP and medical educator for 25 years. She was ordained in 2015 and led on teaching pastoral care at Lincoln School of Theology.  Now retired she continues to research, write and teach particularly in the area of boundaries and trauma in ministry. She is a retreat leader, spiritual director and pastoral supervisor and enjoys reading, theatre, art, creativity and the outdoors

 

Please complete this form to be placed on the Waiting List for this retreat.

    Beginners’ Retreat (September)

    Are you someone who has been away on a parish weekend, perhaps been to a quiet day or two, but never experienced a residential retreat? Are you unsure how you might cope with a retreat, what you might do with your time, or whether you can cope with the silence? Then this is the retreat for you!

    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. During you stay at Launde you can join in with the community’s rhythm of prayer and worship; walk, paint, potter or simply rest, as the spirit takes you.

    Revd Alison Myers

    Alison Myers is the new warden of Launde Abbey. Most recently a Team Rector in rural ministry in Cambridgeshire, she has crafted and led many reflective services and gatherings using spoken word, music, silence and creative prayer stations. She is also an experienced workshop leader and mentor, combining spirituality and theology with the practical challenges of leadership, team-working and managing change, informed by her working life before she was ordained as well as theological study and lifelong faith. She loves praying outdoors, a good cup of coffee, noticing the cycle of the seasons and encouraging a wondering faith. She lives with her family onsite at Launde Abbey.

    Revd Chris Webb

    Chris Webb, Deputy Warden of Launde Abbey and Diocesan Spirituality Adviser, is an Anglican priest who has ministered as president of a spiritual formation ministry in the USA, as a parish priest in Wales and in a church for the homeless. He is the author of two books: The Fire of the Word (2011) and God-Soaked Life (2017).

    Early bird price: £280 if booked before 16th July 2022. Full price £300.

    Please complete this form to request a place on the retreat.