In the pressures and uncertainties of this Advent, we offer an invitation to make space for God to visit us, greet us and announce new things into our lives. We will explore the story of Gabriel’s visit to Mary through prayer, silence, Scripture, poetry and art.

The day will be shaped by short led meditations, times for personal reflection and (optional) conversations with other participants. Taking place on zoom, the day will exist of three reflections, titled:

• Greeting & Pondering
• Questions & Waiting
• Choice, Consent and Courage

About Rachel...

Rachel Bennetts is the Prior of the Community of the Tree of Life in Leicester. Her first call in life was to teaching; her passion is to help people grow. After a few years in the classroom, she sensed God calling her to ordained ministry. She trained as a Spiritual Director on the Encounter Course at the London Centre for Spiritual Direction 2016-2019.

About the Community of the Tree of Life...

The Community of the Tree of Life is a House of Prayer. We are a residential and locally dispersed Christian Community, based in the Diocese of Leicester. We are called to live a life that is rooted, flourishing and fruitful. We believe our emerging charism is to resource prayer and formation.