Ongoing Support

Centering Prayer Groups

After the Introduction to Centering Prayer, participants usually wish to continue to meet weekly. We recommend the formation of a Centering Prayer Group to support one's growth in this prayer practice. A Centering Prayer Group typically meets weekly. A typical meeting consists of experience, education and sharing: a) a 20 minute period of Centering Prayer; b) ongoing education in the conceptual background to Centering Prayer and the Christian contemplative heritage; and c) an experience-based sharing on the prayer experience and its effects in daily life. Some groups may also practice Lectio Divina.

A Centering Prayer Group generally remains open to new members as participants often bring interested friends. If the Group has a trained Facilitator, the newcomers can be taught the Method of Centering Prayer, one-on-one, encouraging the newcomer to attend the next full Introduction to Centering Prayer.

If you already practice Centering Prayer and would like to join an on-going Centering Prayer Group, a local contact person might know of a group in your area. Please see our Contacts/Events page, or contact our International office by voice mail at (973) 838-3384 or email us at the International Office.

Centering Prayer Retreats

Centering Prayer Weekend Retreats and Intensive Days of Prayer
With an increased emphasis on the practice of Centering Prayer, complimented by talks on the conceptual background, serve to deepen a commitment to a regular practice of Contemplative Prayer and Lectio Divina.

Centering Prayer Intensive Retreats
In seven or ten day formats, provide an in-depth exposure to the contemplative dimension of the gospel through increased periods of Centering Prayer and a tape and lecture series on the contemplative dimension of the spiritual journey.

Post Intensive Retreats
Post Intensive Retreats emphasize increased silence and increased periods of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina.

Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service
Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service is a training in presenting Centering Prayer workshops and facilitating Centering Prayer Groups. It is offered to those with an established Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service is a training in presenting Centering Prayer workshops and facilitating Centering Prayer Groups. It is offered to those with an established

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For a detailed listing of upcoming workshops, retreats and formations, please see our Contacts/ Events page or contact our International office by voice mail at (973) 838-3384 or email us at the International Office.

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Contact Information

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    Contemplative Outreach Ltd.
    10 Park Place
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