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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Program Zoom Video Conference & Continuing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Program\nvia Zoom Video \nJuly 11\,18\, 25\, August 1\, 8\, 2020\nFree and open to all\n(suggested donation of $20 USD) \nDiscover a way to\nBe still and know that I am God\n– Psalm 46:10 \nCentering Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action within. It prepares us to receive God’s gift of contemplative prayer\, which is an opening of our hearts and minds to God beyond thoughts\, words\, and emotions. This prayer practice\, rooted in the Christian contemplative heritage\, helps us embrace the process of transformation in Christ. \nThe Centering Prayer Introductory Program is designed to share the method of Centering Prayer and offer support in making it a part of daily life. It has two components. \nThe Introductory Workshop on July 11\, 2020\, from 11-2pm Pacific Time/2-5pm Eastern Time. If you missed this session\, please email Pamela Begeman at pamela@coutreach.org for links to the recorded workshop. \nFour Continuing Sessions on July 18\, 25\, August 1 and 8\, 2020 from 11-12:30pm Pacific Time/2-3:30pm Eastern Time. Sessions include Centering Prayer\, video\, discussion\, and Q & A to deepen the understanding of Centering Prayer and provide support in establishing a regular Centering Prayer practice. \nHosted by Contemplative Outreach and the Centering Prayer Introductory Program Service Team \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-program-zoom-video-conference/
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Training
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SUMMARY:Special Event
DESCRIPTION:Introductory Wisdom School – Here\, participants will be introduced to the Wisdom Way of Knowing\, through teaching and practice. \nIntroductory Wisdom School\n	April 23-26\, 2020\n	Rev. Bill Redfield \nWisdom describes a foundational lineage of spiritual knowledge that underlies all the world’s specific faith traditions and that outlines a manner of spiritual transformation. Participants will be introduced to the Wisdom Way of Knowing\, including three-centered Knowing\, Benedictine balanced living\, and Heart-centered living. The balance and the rhythm of our time together cultivate and deepen the seedbed of the heart into which the teachings can be sown. A meditation practice is an assumed prerequisite. \nClick here for more information and to register for this Wisdom School. \nRev. William Redfield is an Episcopal priest and licensed clinical social worker who has worked in private practice in central New York and Maine. He served for nearly 20 years as rector of Trinity Church in Fayetteville\, NY\, before retiring. He has had a lifelong interest in the intersection of spirituality and the inner life. He is the creative force behind the birth of Wisdom House in Fayetteville and is a student of and collaborator with Cynthia Bourgeault.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/special-event/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service
DESCRIPTION:Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service \nJanuary 26-31\, 2020 (Sun. to Fri.) \nBethany Retreat Center \nP.O. Box 129\n	Frenchville\, PA 16836 \n814.263.4855 – bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com \nFacilitators: Therese Saulnier\, Sr. Ruth Ann Madera & Nancy Cord Baran \nWhat is Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service? \nThe purpose of Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service\, including Presenter’s Training\, is to provide an intensive Christian community experience in order to better understand and grasp the essentials of the Centering Prayer method and thus be able to share it appropriately with others. \nThe theory is “Good practitioners make good presenters\, facilitators\, and administrative helpers.” Because the group spends four days focusing on the Centering Prayer practice itself\, they better understand the essentials of Centering Prayer and the many nuances of the practice. This deeper understanding helps them to better recognize that contemplative service is service freely offered without expectation of return. \nThe schedule includes: \nOne and a half hours of Centering Prayer daily\n	Presentations by the staff of one conference of Session one of An Introduction to Centering Prayer each morning.\n	Participants present portions of the same material to a small group in the afternoons. \nCriteria for Register for: Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service \nParticipated in “An Introduction to Centering Prayer”\n	Established Centering Prayer practice – minimum of daily two twenty-minute periods ~ for three years.\n	Participated in an 8- or 10-day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat\, either before attending Formation or within one year after attending Formation\, and before becoming fully commissioned. If intensive retreats are not geographically available (or) Participated in a 5 or 7 day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat (or) Participated in four weekend silent Centering Prayer Retreats over previous 3 years\n	Studied Open Mind\, Open Heart by Thomas Keating. Preferably has also read/studied Invitation to Love\, Mystery of Christ\, and/or The Spiritual Journey materials by Thomas Keating (Tapes\, CDs\, DVDs or transcripts).\n	Has been recommended by a Chapter Coordinator or Contact Person\, or (in an underdeveloped chapter) by a commissioned presenter who is willing to mentor and recommend him/her for full commissioning after serving a minimum of one year as a presenter-in-training. \nTo register fill out the online reservation form. We will then email you an application form and reference form to fill out and send back for approval to attend the training. \nOffering: $625 per person – Room & Board\, Private Room\n	Includes Retreat Materials & Presenters Handbook\n	Deposit: $150 (nonrefundable) \nArrival: Sunday anytime after 3pm\, Supper at 5:30pm\n	Departure: Friday around 1pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/formation-for-contemplative-outreach-service/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Bethany Retreat Center":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200110T080000
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SUMMARY:The Centering Prayer Presenter Formation
DESCRIPTION:This Three-Day Presenter Formation Training is Phase One for those who are discerning a call to become Commissioned Presenters of the Introductory Workshop for Centering Prayer. It is hosted by Contemplative Outreach of Tampa Bay and will be led by Dr Christine Hoffman and Rev Stephen Hoffman who currently serve on the Presenter Formation Team.  Application Form can be found at centeringprayertampabay.com under Upcoming Events. For further information please call Rev Stephen Hoffman at 941-773-7008 or email stephen_palmetto@earthlink.net. 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-centering-prayer-presenter-formation/
LOCATION:Holy Name Monastery\, 12138 Wichers Rd\, St Leo\, FL\, 33574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev Stephen Hoffman":MAILTO:stephen_palmetto@earthlink.net
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