Events
At the Edge of Waiting: Centering Prayer and Celtic Spirituality – Online
Presented by Carl McColman Join us for an online retreat day where we will explore the connections between Celtic wisdom and contemplative spirituality! Celtic Christianity -- the poetic and earth-positive spirituality of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales -- has long been appreciated as one of the most beautiful expressions of faith in the western world. The
7-Day Silent Directed Retreat
Receive the healing and transforming grace of seven days with God, savoring the silence and prayer that open your whole being to God’s Word and Presence. Daily liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. For more information, click on the link below.
The Cloud of Unknowing 5-day Retreat
Join us for a deep contemplative journey into The Cloud of Unknowing. This 14th-century work is the basis for the method and practice of Centering Prayer. During this 5-day retreat, with the writings of The Cloud of Unknowing as our guide, Doug Laplante will lead an exploration into five key elements of the spiritual journey:
Introduction to Centering Prayer as an 11th-Step Practice for those in 12-Step Programs
The primary purpose of the 12-Step outreach team of Contemplative Outreach Northwest is to deepen our practice of the 11th step: “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious
