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SUMMARY:Personal Days of Retreat & Renewal
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to take a day or days of personal retreat to focus on your “self care.” How are you taking care of yourself spiritually\, physically and emotionally? At Bethany Retreat Center we are pleased to offer private retreats in a peaceful and beautiful setting where you can get away from the cares of everyday life and focus on your faith journey. You may come for a day\, overnight\, or a few days. Join the Sisters for prayer and daily Mass\, walk the grounds\, have opportunity for reconciliation and soul-friending. Enjoy home-cooked meals and a comfortable room in a nurturing environment.  We continue to take the COVID pandemic very seriously and are taking many safety precautions to keep you and our staff safe.  If you do not reside in a COVID “hot spot\,” and are not experiencing any symptoms\, or  have been around anyone that has been exposed to the virus\, you are welcome to come.  Call today! The cost is $88.00 per night. All meals are included.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/personal-days-of-retreat-renewal/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bethany Retreat Center":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200201T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200201T170000
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SUMMARY:Day of Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of New Jersey	is pleased to announce the offering of the\n	Contemplative Enrichment Program \nYou are invited to participate in the Contemplative Enrichment Program for those practicing Centering Prayer. Each day’s program includes periods of Centering Prayer\, conferences on the subject matter\, and time for small group discussion. \nPrerequisite A Daily Practice of Centering Prayer \nWhen Saturdays 9:30 am – 3:00 pm\n	Gathering\, Coffee & Registration – 9:00 am\n	Please bring a brown bag lunch \n\n	February 1\, 2020 Growing In Holiness Through the Five Universal Shapes Sr. Mary Jo Kearns\, RSM\n	March 7\, 2020 Contemporary Contemplatives and Paul's Philippians Fr. Anthony Randazzo\n	April 4\, 2020 Being a Presence for Peace: Benedictine Hospitality and Community Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaino \n\n	Additional Date: December 21\, 2019 Advent Day of Prayer Fr. Carl Arico \n\n	Where Benedictine Center at St. Walburga Monastery\n	851 N. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ  07208\n	The Monastery is accessible by bus from NYC \n\n	Fee $150 for all 6 sessions \n	includes registration fee for Advent Day of Prayer (normally $30) \n\n	$115 for all 6 sessions (seniors)\n	includes registration fee for Advent Day of Prayer (normally $20)\n	$30 – registration fee for a single session\n	$20 – registration fee for a single session – seniors\n	Payment Options\n	A. Pay in full ($150; $115 – Seniors ) by October 5th with completed registration form to hold your space\n	B. $75- deposit ($50 deposit for Senior Citizens) due by October 5th with completed registration form to hold your space. Remainder due January 4th.  \nFor further information\, contact Therese Saulnier\, 201-436-8256 (Evenings and Weekends) or see the flyer below under "additional information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/day-of-enrichment-6/
LOCATION:St. Walburga Monastery\, 851 N. Broad Street\, NJ\, 7649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Therese Saulnier":MAILTO:lectio844@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200205T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200205T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234802Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:One-day Centering Prayer Retreat at The Church of Conscious Harmony in Austin\, TX. \n	Registration begins at 8:30 pm and the program begins at 9 am. The morning includes two 30-minute prayer periods\, Lectio Divina\, the option of a Fr. Keating video or prayer period in the afternoon\, several periods of silence and solitude\, and faith sharing. \nComtemplative lunch provided. There is an optional 7:00am start in Theosis Chapel and 6:30pm Midweek Contemplative Communion Service \nThere is a suggested love offering of $20. Please pre-register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-30/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200208T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200208T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234802Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Contemplative Prayer
DESCRIPTION:DAY LONG CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT	"Be still and know that I am God. "  \n	               Psalm 46:10 kjv \n	 \n	To What:  A day long Contemplative Retreat on Saturday\, February 8\, 2020 from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM.  The retreat will be conducted in silence and consist of two and three 25-minute blocks of sitting with 5 minutes of contemplative walking between each sitting session.  A 45-minute lunch time will also be held in silence. The retreat will end at 2:30 PM. The retreat will be followed by an optional shared refreshment social gathering. \n	  \n	Where: Saint Michael Westside Chapel on the west side of Olympia. 1835 Overhulse Rd. NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502\n	 \n	Larry Cowan is the Day Retreat Coordinator.  Please register by emailing him at larry.r.cowan@comcast.net . Registration is needed so that adequate preparations for all attendees can be made. There is no cost for the retreat.  \n	 \n	You will then be sent the Retreat Guidelines and directions to the Westside Chapel. \n	 \n	Any questions should be directed to Larry at the above email address. \n	 \n	We look forward to sharing this precious time with you. \n	 \n	The Contemplative Community at St. Michael Parish\, Olympia\, Washington 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/day-of-contemplative-prayer-2/
LOCATION:Saint Michael Parish\, 1835 Overhulse Rd\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Cowan":MAILTO:larry.r.cowan@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200214T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200219T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234801Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nFeb 14 – 19\, 2020\n	"This Graced Moment"\n	with Fr. Bill Sheehan\n	$425 includes meals\, private room and program \nFor more information and to register\, please click on "additional information" below to download the retreat flyer.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-29/
LOCATION:Dominican Retreat and Conference Center\, 1945 Union Street (Route 7)\, Niskayuna\, NY\, 12309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Sue Zemgulis%2C OP":MAILTO:suezop@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200218T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200222T170000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis retreat\, offered from Tuesday\, 18 February till Friday\, 21 February 2020\, at Holy Cross Monastery in the Hudson Valley offers opportunities for both those new to the Centering Prayer and those who have an established practice. During the retreat\, one will experience integrating contemplation and action through silence\, solitude\, community and the rhythm of this Episcopal Benedictine monastic community’s worship and prayer life. The retreat offers two tracks. For those new to Centering Prayer\, the basic essentials of the method and conceptual background of Centering Prayer will be presented. To those who have an established prayer practice\, more time will be available to foster an ever-deepening level of interior silence and awareness of the presence of God in everyday life. This contemplative retreat welcomes both those new to and those comfortable with silence that have a yearning to rediscover this ancient prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplation. \nCheck-in is from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Vespers begins at 5:00. Dinner then follows. The retreat concludes with lunch on Friday. (Daily Holy Eucharist is available at 9:00 a.m.). Cost for the retreat is $360 (including a $100 deposit). The retreat fee includes a single room and all meals. Shared single occupancy bathrooms in the hallways. Register by e-mail or phone with our Guesthouse Manager\, Ms. Lori Callaway at 845-384-6660 ext 3012 or at guesthouse@hcmnet.org.  A nonrefundable and non-transferable deposit is required. We accept deposits and payments via all major credit cards\, PayPal or personal check. We offer hospitality assistance for some programs\, if you’d like to visit but find the cost too burdensome. \nTo find out more about Holy Cross Monastery\, visit their website at: www.holycrossmonastery.com \nOur retreat leader\, Leslee Anne Terpay\, is a retired entrepreneur and now shares Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the contemplative dimension of the gospel\, the Christian Contemplative Journey\, Centering Prayer\, Lectio Divina. She is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter and a part of the service teams whom define workshop teachings and retreat experiences for Lectio Divina and Intensive Retreats. Leslee is a spiritual director in Lone Tree\, Colorado and is a graduate of The Centering for Action and Contemplation Living School.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-28/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery – New York\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Lori Callaway%2C Guest House Manager":MAILTO:guesthouse@hcmnet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200221T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200224T170000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Begins Friday evening with dinner; ends Sunday with lunch. \nFr. Bill Sheehan will be presenting.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-6/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Linda Snow CSJ":MAILTO:srlinda.snow@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Every Moment Just As It Is \nA Silent Centering Prayer Retreat \nFebruary   21-23   2020 \nBegins Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Concludes Sunday at 1 p.m. \n$300/$260 Commuter \n“Every Now is a slice of Divine Being.” Cynthia Bourgeault \n"We stop making effort and just take everything as it comes. And then you’re in the present moment. That’s the only place God is. So\, if you’re there too\, then all you have to do is accept what’s happening\, or do what God wants you to do about what’s happening\, which will be infused and … guided … regardless of how many faults you have. … So\, what’s the point of living? As far as I can see\, it’s only a day at a time to give God a chance to take over our very complicated human situation completely … And whatever we do is in the service of that project\, so we don’t have to think about it if you’re in the present moment."                                                    \n– Thomas Keating\, "The Present Moment"\, excerpted from That We May Be One \nJoin us for a weekend given to the practice of Presence\, to surrender to Divine Being ~ in the company of community and the natural beauty of the Mercy Center grounds. Our retreat will include silence\, several periods of Centering Prayer\, chanting\, selected Thomas Keating videos\, sharing\, contemplative free time\, and opportunity for liturgy\, gentle yoga\, and body work. \nCatherine Regan\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, retired psychologist\, and adjunct staff member at Mercy Center\, primarily serving on the Centering Prayer team.  She has a special interest in fostering contemplative practices so urgently needed at this time in our world. \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, scientist\, and Centering Prayer coordinator at Mercy Center.  She is dedicated to fostering Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices that help us become aware of God's ever-present love.  \nPlease register at www.mercy-center.org or telephone 650-340-7474 \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-27/
LOCATION:Mercy Center\, 2300 Adeline Dr.\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200224T170000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nA Pre-Lenten Urban Winter Retreat \nThe "Spiritual Journey" is a metaphor for how our beliefs change and develop throughout life.  We are all always "on the way\," and eveyone travels at a different pace.  As seekers many of us find the more intimately we come to know God\, the more intense the desire for an even deeper relationship becomes. \nSome approach the jouney from an intellectual or educational perspective; others may seek reconciliation or desire to know the existence of God.  Some realize they are on the journey when their primary life intention becomes a seekier of a deeper realtionship with God through prayer practice\, devotion and service. \nJoin us as we move through the different seasons of spiritual growth from our awakening moments\, through our seeking and a gradual restructuring of consciousness. \nFor more information\, please see the flyer below by clicking on "Additional Information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-26/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – Executive Center\, 2200 I-70 Drive SW\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Steinman":MAILTO:scstein@att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200302T170000
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical	and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life.   \nThis retreat includes all the elements of a one-day Welcoming Prayer workshop with additional time for focusing\,\n	working with what is happening in our bodies\, and practicing the prayer.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/welcoming-prayer-weekend-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Knobs Haven at Loretto Motherhouse\, 515 Nerinx Road\, Nerinx\, KY\, 40049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Judy Sharer":MAILTO:jsharer@bbtel.com
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SUMMARY:Lenten Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Every Lent\, we are called to go apart\, to enter into silence\, and allow grace to flow more freely within us and through us. This year\, rather than going to a desert\, Mary Anne Best\, LeAnn Billups\, and Carolyn Goddard invite you to come to the mountaintop and set an intention to allow ourselves to be transfigured by silence\, led deeper into the grace that heals. \nJoin us to have your heart nourished. It is deep in the heart of silence\, beauty\, and our common intentionality that we can have ears to hear and take-in the gifts of purification\, illumination\, and union. Join in receiving these gifts. This is a silent retreat that includes: \n-Selected excerpts from the videos of Thomas Keating\n	-More than 2 ½ hours of Centering Prayer daily\n	-The practice of Lectio Divina and Visio Divina\n	-Daily prayerful movement/yoga\n	-Celebration of the Eucharist\n	-Opportunity to meet individually for spiritual companioning with retreat leaders\n	-Silence and solitude \nProgram begins with a Welcome to St. Mary’s Sewanee at 4 p.m.\, Friday\, February 28 and concludes after lunch and a “Sending Forth” at 1 p.m.\, Sunday\, March 1. \nRetreat Leaders: \nMary Anne Best serves as development director of Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd.\, stewarding the raising of funds and the production of special projects. Mary Anne is an editor and coordinator for the development of new works by Thomas Keating\, organizes and leads Centering Prayer retreats\, and is a principle writer for online courses and the Contemplative Life Program (CLP). She is a member and trustee of a contemplative Christian community in Austin\, Texas; mother and grandmother of two beloved grandchildren; and enjoys the silence\, walking\, yoga\, nature\, and travel with beloveds to faraway places. \nLeAnn Billups leads yoga as prayerful movement on Centering Prayer retreats near and far.  In 1989\, she was drawn to yoga because of chronic back pain. She discovered Iyengar and was intrigued by the mental and physical aspects of the practice\, the discipline\, precision of alignment\, and how studies of yoga lead to self-awareness. The transformative power of the practice inspired her to become a certified Iyengar instructor in 2015. LeAnn is a Centering Prayer facilitator and a member of a contemplative Christian community in Austin\, Texas. She enjoys time with her two daughters\, the outdoors\, gardening\, sports\, yoga and nature. \nCarolyn Goddard has taught high school English and religion classes\, served as an associate pastor at Christ the King Church and worked for Thistle Farms\, a non-profit social enterprise\, both in Nashville\, Tennessee. She has also volunteered at Cumberland Heights\, Nashville Adult Literacy Council and Room in the Inn. Currently\, she facilitates weekly Lectio Divina and Bible study groups and is on the board of Contemplative Outreach of Middle Tennessee. Carolyn is married\, has two adult children and a beagle named Beatrice.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/lenten-retreat-2/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Half-day Lenten Centering Prayer Retreat at The Church of Conscious Harmony in Austin\, TX. \n	Registration begins at 8:30 pm and the program begins at 9 am. The morning includes two 30-minute prayer periods\, Lectio Divina\, several periods of silence and solitude\, and faith sharing. \nThere is a suggested love offering of $10. Please pre-register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-25/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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