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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer\, Introductory Program
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Series \nSundays:  February 9\, 2020\, 1-5 pm; February 16\, March 1\, & March 3\, 1-4 pm \nCost:  $85 for the series of four sessions (First Session only\, $40) \n“Be still and know that I am God.” \n Are you feeling a desire to deepen your prayer or to learn about the Christian contemplative path? \nCentering Prayer is a method of prayer which prepares us to more fully receive the gift of God’s presence.  This is traditionally called contemplative prayer.  Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart – our whole being – to God\, the Ultimate Mystery\, beyond thoughts\, words and emotions.  Centering Prayer facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer – verbal\, mental\, or affective prayer – into a receptive prayer of resting in God.  It emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God. \nThis introduction to Centering Prayer includes both instruction and group practice in a method that fosters contemplative prayer.     \n~~~ \nMarty Badgett has been practicing Centering Prayer for the past 25 years. He has facilitated introductory workshops\, retreats\, and days of prayer for many years. He is currently the Northwest Bay Area Contemplative Outreach coordinator. \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.  \nTo register for this program\, please go to www.mercy-center.org or call 650-340-7474.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-program-8/
LOCATION:Mercy Center\, 2300 Adeline Dr.\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Series \nSundays:  February 9\, 2020\, 1-5 pm; February 16\, March 1\, & March 8\, 1-4 pm \nCost:  $85 for the series of four sessions   (First Session only\, $40) \n“Be still and know that I am God.” \n Are you feeling a desire to deepen your prayer or to learn about the Christian contemplative path? \nCentering Prayer is a method of prayer which prepares us to more fully receive the gift of God’s presence.  This is traditionally called contemplative prayer.  Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart – our whole being – to God\, the Ultimate Mystery\, beyond thoughts\, words and emotions.  Centering Prayer facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer – verbal\, mental\, or affective prayer – into a receptive prayer of resting in God.  It emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God. \nThis introduction to Centering Prayer includes both instruction and group practice in a method that fosters contemplative prayer.     \n~~~ \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. \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. \nMarty Badgett has been practicing Centering Prayer for the past 25 years. He has facilitated introductory workshops\, retreats\, and days of prayer for many years. He is currently the Northwest Bay Area Contemplative Outreach coordinator. \nTo register for this program\, please go to  www.mercy-center.org or call 650-340-7474.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-12/
LOCATION:Mercy Center\, 2300 Adeline Dr.\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200222T080000
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DTSTAMP:20200513T234758Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop – In this introductory workshop\, you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. \nIn Centering Prayer Introductory workshops you’ll learn the method and principles of this prayer practice and have the opportunity to experience this ancient method in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. The workshop covers the history\, psychology\, and theology and includes prayer sessions along with questions and answers.  Four conferences and two periods of Centering Prayer experiences are provided as follows: \n\nPrayer as Relationship: This section focuses on the fact that any form of prayer expresses our desire to be in relationship with God and how Centering Prayer deepens that relationship.\nThe Method of Centering Prayer: In this section the participants are taught the four guidelines of Centering Prayer. The first period of Centering Prayer occurs after this section.\nThoughts and Use of the Sacred Word: This section focuses on the fact that thoughts will inevitably occur during Centering Prayer and how one can effectively handle them. A second period of Centering Prayer follows this section.\nDeepening Our Relationship with God: In this section the focus is on how the method of Centering Prayer deepens our relationship with God and how this ever deepening relationship is manifested in our daily life.\n\nClick here for more information and to register for this workshop.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-11/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This introductory workshop will explore the practices of the Welcoming Prayer and Centering Prayer. \nThe 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. The purpose of the Welcoming Prayer is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in the ordinary activities of our day — “consent-on-the-go.” \nCentering Prayer is a form of Christian silent mediation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. The effect on those who practice it is an ever-increasing awareness of God’s action and presence in the course of ordinary life. \nIn this introductory workshop led by the Rev. Tom Ward\, participants will learn the method and principles of these prayer practices and have the opportunity to experience them in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. Ward is the retired university chaplain at the University of the South and now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel\, teaching Centering Prayer\, and leading retreats. \n9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, Saturday\, February 22\, 2020 \n$65 fee includes lunch \nAccommodations may be available for guests who would like to spend the night either before or after the workshop. Contact our Reservations Coordinator for more information. \nFor more information go to www.stmaryssewanee.org \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/welcoming-prayer-introductory-workshop-2/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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SUMMARY:Special Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nFather Bill Sheehan\, OMI – February 24 (7-9 PM) and February 25 (9-11 AM) \nOur Centering Prayer groups are happy to announce that Father Bill Sheehan\, OMI is returning to Sts Simon and Jude. Father Bill\, an experienced and beloved retreat director\, will share his own experience of many years of practicing this powerful “Prayer of Consent” to the action of God in our lives. \nYou are invited to join us for one or both sessions. No experience in Centering Prayer is necessary. The only prerequisite is a desire to deepen your relationship with God. \nThere is no charge for these events. A free will offering with be gratefully accepted. \nWelcome to Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/special-event-4/
LOCATION:Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Rice":MAILTO:pdrice2012@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200229T080000
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SUMMARY:Forgiveness Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Forgiveness Prayer Workshop \nLed by Therese Saulnier\, Contemplative Outreach Limited \nSaturday\, February 29\, 2020 \nRegistration and Coffee: 9:00 A.M. \nWorkshop: 9:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M \nPlease bring lunch; coffee and tea provided \nChrist Church Cathedral\n	166 Market Street\n	Lexington\, Kentucky \nCome to the Forgiveness Prayer Workshop and explore the need for forgiveness and the nature of forgiveness. Come to learn the Forgiveness Prayer\, a way to open to God’s healing presence and action when you are hurt\, wounded or offended. The Forgiveness Prayer is a prayer in which we open to God’s grace to learn to forgive. \nWhen the disciples asked Jesus how to pray\, he taught them the Lord’s Prayer. In this prayer Jesus teaches us that forgiveness is one of the essential conditions out of which all of our prayer must proceed if it is to be acceptable to God. \nThe command is clear: if you are a Christian\, you must forgive. But there are two very powerful\, often problematic questions involved with this imperative: \nHow do I forgive?\n	What if I want to forgive but cannot? \nExperience with Centering Prayer is suggested for participants. \nThis workshop is for those who are new to the Forgiveness Prayer and for those who want to deepen their experience of the Forgiveness Prayer. \nTherese Saulnier is a long standing member of Contemplative Outreach.  She has been praying Centering Prayer for over 30 years and praying the Forgiveness Prayer for over 25 years. Therese shares her experience that before she learned the Forgiveness Prayer she really did not know how to forgive.  Therese will share the process of forgiveness and share a way to open to God’s healing presence and action in our search for forgiveness – the Forgiveness Prayer.  There will also be centering prayer periods during the workshop. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/forgiveness-prayer-workshop/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 166 Market Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Carter":MAILTO:jcarter2322@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop (six hour) presented by Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky with Our Lady of the Visitation Church.  Everyone is welcome.  \nPlease see the attached flyer for details (found below under "Additional Information").  \nAdvance registration requested because lunch is included\, but not required  \nRegistration:  John Orr — 513-417-7126 or orrjp@outlook.com.  More details: Bill Tonnis – 513-347-2218.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-10/
LOCATION:Our Lady of the Visitation Church\, 3172 South Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="John Orr":MAILTO:orrjp@outlook.com
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