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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
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SUMMARY:9 Day Intensive I\, Intensive II\, and Post Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat offers three tracks simultaneously: Intensive I\, Intensive II\, and Post Intensive.  See flyer for more information.\nThe Post Intensive retreat will be in a separate prayer room with separate staff. \nPre-requisite:\nA daily practice of centering prayer for 6 months or longer. \nSingle rooms with a sink in the room.  Shared bathrooms.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/9-day-intensive-and-post-intensive-retreat-5/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Turpin1":MAILTO:slturpin@me.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173248Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:  \nIntroduction to Centering Prayer in a retreat setting\nMarch 6\, 2026 – March 8\, 2026\n$310 overnight\n$100 commuter\nMore info at: https://holycrossmonastery.com/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-3/ \nTo register\, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone at +1-845-384-6660\, ext. 3002 or email guesthouse@hcmnet.org.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-16/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery – New York\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Br Bernard Delcourt":MAILTO:bernardjeandelcourt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
CREATED:20250610T204015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204015Z
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SUMMARY:Learning and Opening to the Body’s Experience of Living in God
DESCRIPTION:Jesuits\, Fr. Edwin McMahon and Fr. Peter Campbell\, incorporated the embodied practice of Focusing into the larger context of BioSpirituality. Their work allows us to know ourselves as parts of the greater Whole\, the Body of Christ. This weekend opens us to experience BioSpiritual Focusing and explore\, among other things\, the embodied experience of grace and becoming a living expression of love. We’ll learn to reconnect to ourselves\, one another\, and to God\, the Reality in whom we live and move and have our being. \nThis retreat includes sessions of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/learning-and-opening-to-the-bodys-experience-of-living-in-god/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
CREATED:20240122T230320Z
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SUMMARY:Blooming in Centering Prayer with Physio Divina ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Blooming in Centering Prayer with Visio Divina Online (1st Saturday of every month)\nMay 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10\nFREE\na half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month) \nFirst Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices\, Visio-Divina (Visual-Art) practices\, Terra-Divina (Nature)\, Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Pulelehua\, Liedeke\, and Margie welcome all who wish to join us. \nDates 2024 ( the zoom link is the same for all these dates): March 2\, April 6\, May 4\, June 1\, July 6\, August 3\, September 7\, October 5\, November 2\, December 7 \nWe hope you will join us from wherever & whenever you are! Schedule in Hawai’i Time (UTC -10)\n8:45am Room open to for early connections\n9:00 Welcome and introductions\n9:15 Centering Prayer\n9:40 Break\n9:45 Centering Prayer\n10:10 Break\n10:20 Visio Divina and Reflections\n11:15 Closing prayer\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09\nZoom Meeting ID: 921 8585 4158 Passcode: 730086 \nWebsite: http://www.cohawaii.org\nPhone (628) 400-2644\nEmail: cohawaii@gmail.com \nAll session are freely offered\, donations are welcome\, no registration is needed. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/blooming-in-centering-prayer-with-visio-divina-online/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000
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CREATED:20251211T220952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T220952Z
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SUMMARY:12 Step Spirituality monthly in-person meeting\, Minneapolis\, MN
DESCRIPTION:12StepSpirituality.org hosts an in-person meeting on the first Saturday of the month\, October through May\, in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. The meeting focuses on the 11th Step\, using Centering Prayer meditation to open us to the presence and action of our own Higher Power. The meeting starts with Welcoming Prayer\, a speaker sharing briefly on various topics\, a 20-minute sit of Centering Prayer (teaching Centering Prayer to newcomers as needed)\, small group breakouts\, and large group discussion. \nThere is also a zoom meeting which occurs every Saturday morning. \nIn-Person:\n1st Saturdays\, October through May\n9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Central Time\n1st Universalist Church\nSocial Hall\n3400 Dupont Avenue South\nMinneapolis\, MN 55408 \nMailing list and questions: 12StepCP@gmail.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/12-step-spirituality-monthly-in-person-meeting-minneapolis-mn-3/
LOCATION:1st Universalist Church\, 3400 Dupont Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="12-step Outreach":MAILTO:12StepCP@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
CREATED:20260216T194739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T194739Z
UID:160966-1773478800-1773489600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Lent Silent Saturday
DESCRIPTION:During Lent\, this quiet morning\, free from daily activities\, gives participants time for a communal gathering in silence and Centering Prayer. Along with scheduled prayers with contemplative walks is unstructured time for private journaling or reflection\, and enjoyment of the beautiful grounds of Holy Spirit Retreat Center. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice.\n(Arrival 8:45 am) \nRegistration online at hsrcenter.com is appreciated\, but not required.\nA free will offering is gratefully appreciated.\nFor more information contact Sr. Chris at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or 818-815-4480
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/lent-silent-saturday-2/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Chris Machado SSS":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
CREATED:20260220T201548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T201548Z
UID:161136-1773478800-1773489600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is a simple\, gentle method of silent prayer rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition. It invites us to move beyond words and thoughts into a deeper awareness of God’s loving presence within. \nDuring this introductory zoom session\, participants will: \n\nLearn the foundations and history of Centering Prayer\nExplore the theological and spiritual principles behind the practice\nReceive practical guidance on how to begin\nParticipate in brief periods of silent prayer\nHave time for reflection and questions\n\nThis session is ideal for those new to contemplative prayer as well as those seeking to renew or deepen their existing practice. \nThere is no cost to attend. We offer this session as a gift to those longing for stillness\, spiritual depth\, and a closer relationship with God.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-via-zoom-6/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
CREATED:20260102T172845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T023150Z
UID:159435-1773478800-1773493200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Meeting God in the Silence: An Introduction to Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:As the new year begins\, we invite you to join us to learn more about consenting to the presence of God through the practice of Centering Prayer. Let praying without words\, in deep silence and openness\, bring you to a more complete awareness of the Divine Indwelling. This introductory workshop will help new practitioners discern if Centering Prayer is the right practice for them and help them get started\, and experienced practitioners will benefit from a refresher and connection with other practitioners. \nAll of our introduction to centering prayer retreats follow the national Contemplative Outreach Ltd. approach\, combining short presentations\, two Centering Prayer practice sessions\, and ample time for questions and discussion. They are open to anyone\, whether you have a longtime Centering Prayer practice or have never tried this form of prayer. There’s enrichment and insight for everyone. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/meeting-god-in-the-silence-an-introduction-to-centering-prayer-3/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church\, 4512 College Ave\, College Park\, Maryland\, 20740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
CREATED:20260127T223433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T223433Z
UID:160600-1773676800-1774011600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:5-Day Silent Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat will focus on deepening our silence and simplicity and will not include videos or other learning material. Each full day will feature almost four hours of prayer in five sessions lasting from half an hour to an hour and a half (including short contemplative walks). Except for opening and closing times\, we will observe Grand Silence. \nBefore attending the retreat\, you should have an established practice of daily Centering Prayer for at least one year and have attended an Intensive Centering Prayer retreat. The retreat will be held at St. Andrew’s House at the Sacred Waters Center in Union\, WA. Within two hours of Seattle and about halfway between Belfair and Hoodsport\, Saint Andrew’s House is a beautiful log cabin-style lodge with panoramic views of Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains. \nCost of the retreat is $800. Your fee includes all accommodations\, meals\, and materials. REGISTER HERE: https://contemplativeoutreachnorthwest.org/events/. Scholarships available; request on registration form.  \nFor more information about the retreat\, contact Pam Wilder\, retreat coordinator\, pjwilderm@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/5-day-silent-centering-prayer-post-intensive-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Retreat House\, WA\, 98592\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
CREATED:20251103T183910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T183941Z
UID:158021-1773792000-1774223999@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Flowing Oneness: The Contemplative Vision of Thomas Keating
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this eagerly awaited Centering Prayer teaching retreat\, Centering Prayer master teachers David Frenette and Cynthia Bourgeault once again team up to explore the late teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating and what they have to offer our own continuing spiritual evolution today. \nAs Thomas more and more fully embraced his nondual awakening\, he began to write and see from a perspective rarely attained in the Christian mystical tradition\, significantly “growing” the Christian spiritual roadmap in the direction of his signature brand of “flowing oneness.” \nThrough teaching\, dialogue\, guided meditations — and mostly through the practice of Centering Prayer itself — David and Cynthia will jointly explore how he charts this new course —and more important\, how he has planted practical seeds to bring our practice of Centering Prayer to the next level. \nPracticing Centering Prayer in light of the God of unity consciousness grounds us\, more and more\, in a reality that cannot be shaken by the crises of separation\, disruption\, and disintegration we are living through. From greater oneness through Centering Prayer flows the subtlety of contemplative service: God in us serving God in others. \nCommuter option available. Please see the link below for more information and to register. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/flowing-oneness-the-contemplative-vision-of-thomas-keating/
LOCATION:Garrison Institute\, 14 Mary's Way\, Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
CREATED:20260317T145646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145646Z
UID:161498-1774083600-1774094400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:The Welcoming Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary Dwyer \nAs a companion to Centering Prayer\, Welcoming Prayer focuses on the disturbances that beset our daily life and allows us freely to acknowledge and surrender their power to God. We begin to respond rather than automatically react to life on life’s terms. As the originator of Welcoming Prayer\, Mary Mrozowski\, said\, “To welcome and to let go is one of the most radically loving\, faith-filled gestures we can make in each moment of each day. It is an open-hearted embrace of all that is in ourselves and in the world.” During this half-day online retreat\, we will learn about the conceptual background and the method of The Welcoming Prayer\, and we will practice it in community. \nMeet Mary Dwyer \nAn early student of Fr. Thomas Keating\, Mary has been practicing Centering Prayer since the 1980s. In the early 1990s\, she lived at Chrysalis House\, a contemplative community in Warwick\, New York\, blessed by Fr. Keating\, with housemates who included Mary Mrozowski\, David Frenette and Cathy McCarthy. The community became an incubator of practice and programs in the early years of Contemplative Outreach’s growth. Mary calls this period her “inpatient” or “residential treatment time” that proved to her that a life of prayer\, consent\, and practice is real\, stable\, and deeply rewarding. \nMary has given years of service to Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd.\, including as a member of the Contemplative Outreach Faculty and Gift Committee\, coordinator for the Living Flame program\, and coordinator of the Miami Chapter. In January she stepped down as chairperson of the COL Governing Board. She continues to serve the Finance/Legal Team and the Welcoming Prayer Service Team. \nMary now divides her time between private practice as a licensed clinical social worker and leadership of retreats and workshops on behalf of Contemplative Outreach throughout the US and internationally. She lives with her husband in Erie\, PA. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-welcoming-prayer-3/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260429T095413
CREATED:20251215T230608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T230608Z
UID:158821-1774224000-1774828799@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:6-Day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat w/Father Bill Sheehan
DESCRIPTION:PRAYER IN SECRET \nCentering Prayer Retreat with Father Bill Sheehan\nMonday\, March 23 – Palm Sunday\, March 29\, 2026\nHoly Cross Abbey (HCA)\nwww.virginiatrappists.org\nBerryville\, Virginia \n• 5 Full Days & 2 Half Days of Silence and Solitude in a peaceful rural setting\n• 3 plus hours per day of group Centering Prayer\n• Daily morning Centering Prayer sit begins at 5:30am\n• Palm Sunday morning Centering Prayer sit begins at 6:30am\n• Comfortable single room with private bathroom/shower\n• Opportunity to attend any or all of the daily Liturgy of the Hour prayers with the Trappist monks\n• Eucharist celebrated with the Monks in the Abbey Monastery Chapel weekdays and Saturday morning immediately following 7:00am Lauds\n• Palm Sunday morning Eucharist celebrated with Father Sheehan in the Retreat House Chapel\n• Daily group conference Tuesday – Saturday offered by Father Sheehan\n• Opportunity for two private individual conferences with Father Sheehan \nEmail martha@marthajohnston.com for more information and an application form.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/6-day-silent-centering-prayer-retreat-w-father-bill-sheehan-2/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Abbey\, 901 Cool Spring Ln\, VA\, 22611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Johnston":MAILTO:martha@marthajohnston.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T140000
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UID:161400-1774692000-1774706400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Silent Saturday: In the Way of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:A day of prayerful silence with Centering Prayer and the Biblical Stations of the Cross \nPlease join us on March 28 from 10:00am-2:00pm (Pacific) for a Silent Saturday Retreat as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week. It will be a gentle and spacious day devoted to quiet prayer and reflection. We will begin with a brief introduction to Centering Prayer (for those new to the practice)\, followed by a 20-minute Centering Prayer sit. The rest of the day will be held in silence\, with extended time for personal prayer\, journaling\, Scripture meditation\, and quiet walking and reflection on our church campus. \nParticipants will be provided with a self-guided devotional resource based on the Biblical Stations of the Cross\, offering Scripture readings and reflection prompts for personal use throughout the day. \nWe will also join in silence for a simple soup and salad lunch. \nWhether you are new to contemplative prayer or have practiced it for years\, you are warmly welcome. \nWhat to Bring: Bible\, journal and pen/pencil\, and an open heart. \nFree (donations welcome to offset cost of lunch and snacks)
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/silent-saturday-in-the-way-of-the-cross/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, 1609 Hamner Avenue\, Norco\, CA\, 92860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Darryl W. Kozak":MAILTO:RevKozak@gmail.com
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