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SUMMARY:ENNEAGRAM AND CENTERING PRAYER ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:The Enneagram is a powerful framework for self-discovery and inner awakening. It refers to a sacred symbol with the interlocking geometric shapes of a circle\, a triangle and a hexad; and nine points around the circle. Most people first learn about the nine points and the personality typologies connected with each point. There is wisdom to be learned in the psychological insight of type as well as the wisdom embedded in the symbol itself. When engaged as an invitation into Presence\, with spiritual practices\, the Enneagram is a rich map which guides us to see who we are beyond personality. \nIn this workshop we will be engaging our minds\, bodies\, and hearts\, all three centers of intelligence\, as we explore how the Enneagram can reveal the ways we fall asleep to being present. How do we go on automatic and how might this map invite us to ‘self-remember’ and awaken to our aliveness here and now? \nCynthia Bourgeault recommended Jeanine Siler Jones to Nexus Journey as a gifted presenter on the Enneagram. Jeanine has been instrumental in establishing Wisdom Schools in the Southeast over the last decade and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Wisdom Waypoints whose mission is to support the work of Cynthia Bourgeault and transmit the Wisdom Christian tradition internationally. \nShe and her husband Russell Siler Jones live in Asheville\, NC and have a counseling ministry\, Siler Jones Counseling. Jeanine primarily works as a Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist and Spiritual Director. She weaves together the practice of Centering Prayer with the guidance from the Enneagram and the Wisdom Tradition in all her work. The teachings and the practices offer daily opportunities to engage a ‘surrendered attention’ in which the grist for the mill of personal and spiritual transformation is endless. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/enneagram-and-centering-prayer-one-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Christ United Methodist Church Greensboro\, NC\, 410 Holden Rd\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative prayer is God’s personal and unique gift to each of us. If we open to this gift\, it will profoundly affect our lives and relationship to God\, others\, and the world. Centering Prayer is a form of contemplative prayer. It is a method of prayer that opens us to interior transformation and deeper intimacy with God and others. The workshop includes four presentations and the practice of Centering Prayer.\nCost: $40\nFor more info\, please email Marilyn Nobori at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com\nRegister online at www.hsrcenter.com by September 25th with a non-refundable deposit of $10.00\nArrive at 8:45am
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-15/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Nobori":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231009T183000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop Part 1 (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:“Your activity in Centering Prayer is like a rose’s petals to the sunlight\, like surrender unfolding in you.”\n– David Frenette \nCentering Prayer\, a Christian form of meditation\, is a way to surrender\, becoming more receptive to the Holy Spirit’s presence in our life – supporting\, inspiring and guiding us. Centering prayer serves as a method of movement into contemplative prayer\, a way to open ourselves to the Divine Presence\, to rest in God\, freeing us to better love\, work with and serve others. \nIf you feel the Spirit calling you\, come explore Centering Prayer. Discover the possibility of resting in the healing presence of God\, of being better able to help in Jesus’ work of lifting burdens. \nONLINE VIA ZOOM\nMonday\, October 9\, 2023\n6:30 pm to 8:00 pm CST – Part 1\nMonday\, October 16\, 2023\n6:30 pm to 8:00 pm CST – Part 2
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-part-1-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Dierks (dierks.jack@gmail.com)":MAILTO:dierks.jack@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T163000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Story: Exploring Hasidic Tales as a Path to Blessing
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Enrichment Day of Interfaith Understanding with Rabbi Rami Shapiro \nHumans are by nature storytellers\, and we often become the stories we tell. One of the greatest and most liberating stories we tell is God calling Avram and Sarai to leave the conditioning of country\, kin\, and family to be a blessing to all the families of the earth (Genesis 12:1-3). In this highly interactive exploration of liberating story\, Rabbi Rami uses Hasidic song and Hasidic stories and chevruta (small group conversation) on a journey toward being a blessing. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Information on how to access the program on Zoom will be sent to participants in advance. \nThis program will include a morning and an afternoon session of Centering Prayer. \nRabbi Rami Shapiro is a Jewish practitioner of perennial wisdom. He is a storyteller and essayist\, an award-winning poet\, and author of over 36 books on religion and spirituality. He is a noted mystic and a comparative religion scholar and has engaged with Zen Buddhism\, the Hindu Bhagavad Gita\, and Goddess spirituality in his quest to hear the common heart of all religions. He is a sought-after leader of workshops and retreats nationally and internationally. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-power-of-story-exploring-hasidic-tales-as-a-path-to-blessing/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Your activity in Centering Prayer is like a rose’s petals to the sunlight\, like surrender unfolding in you.”\n– David Frenette \nCentering Prayer\, a Christian form of meditation\, is a way to surrender\, becoming more receptive to the Holy Spirit’s presence in our life – supporting\, inspiring and guiding us. Centering prayer serves as a method of movement into contemplative prayer\, a way to open ourselves to the Divine Presence\, to rest in God\, freeing us to better love\, work with and serve others. \nIf you feel the Spirit calling you\, come explore Centering Prayer. Discover the possibility of resting in the healing presence of God\, of being better able to help in Jesus’ work of lifting burdens. \nIn-person at First Fruits Center\, Elm Grove\, WI\nSaturday\, October 14\, 2023\n9:00 am to 12:30 am CST
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-16/
LOCATION:First Fruits\, Elm Grove\, WI\, 890 Elm Grove Rd\, Building 2\, Lower Level\, Elm Grove\, WI\, 53122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Dierks (dierks.jack@gmail.com)":MAILTO:dierks.jack@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231016T183000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop Part 2 (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:“Your activity in Centering Prayer is like a rose’s petals to the sunlight\, like surrender unfolding in you.”\n– David Frenette \nCentering Prayer\, a Christian form of meditation\, is a way to surrender\, becoming more receptive to the Holy Spirit’s presence in our life – supporting\, inspiring and guiding us. Centering prayer serves as a method of movement into contemplative prayer\, a way to open ourselves to the Divine Presence\, to rest in God\, freeing us to better love\, work with and serve others. \nIf you feel the Spirit calling you\, come explore Centering Prayer. Discover the possibility of resting in the healing presence of God\, of being better able to help in Jesus’ work of lifting burdens. \nWhere and When: \nONLINE VIA ZOOM\nMonday\, October 9\, 2023\n6:30 pm to 8:00 pm CST – Part 1\nMonday\, October 16\, 2023\n6:30 pm to 8:00 pm CST – Part 2
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-part-2-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Dierks (dierks.jack@gmail.com)":MAILTO:dierks.jack@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T203000
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:According to Fr. Thomas Keating\, “Welcoming Prayer is the practice that actively lets go of thoughts and feelings that support the false-self system. It embraces painful emotions experienced in the body rather than avoiding them or trying to suppress them.” \nThis workshop introduces participants to the method of the Welcoming Prayer and provides an opportunity to practice. We’ll establish Welcoming Prayer’s place in Body Awareness Practice and include discussions of the human condition and the false-self system as conceptual background to Welcoming Prayer. \nPresented by Mike Smoolca \nMike Smoolca is a contemplative group and workshop facilitator and a dedicated teacher and student of contemplative practice and wisdom spirituality. He is a Contemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenter of Centering Prayer\, Lectio Divina and Welcoming Prayer and has lead many Centering Prayer Formation training workshops. He is Coordinator of Contemplative Outreach of CT\, the Christian Contemplative Experience at Holy Family\, and the Northern CT Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society. Mike is a practicing spiritual director and supervisor as well as a BioSpiritual Focusing companion and teacher. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/welcoming-prayer-introductory-workshop-6/
LOCATION:CO-CT Online Zoom event
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T090000
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Centering Prayer (Introductory Workshop) ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:“Silence is God’s first language\,’ says the sixteenth century mystic John of the Cross. And silence is the normal context in which contemplative prayer takes place. But…there is silence and then there is silence. There is an outer silence\, and outer stopping of the words and busy-ness\, but there is also a much more challenging interior silence…”\n– Cynthia Bourgeault \nCentering Prayer prepares us to more fully enter the interior silence and receive the gift of God’s presence\, 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. \nWhether you are new to Centering Prayer\, or you would like to deepen your practice\, it is helpful to look again at the foundations of the practice.\nPlease join us for a morning of online instruction\, group practice\, and opportunity for discussion and questions. \nColette Lafia is a writer\, spiritual director\, and retreat leader. She is the author of several books including The Divine Heart: Seven Ways to Live in God’s Love\, which received a 2022 Nautilus Book Award. As a graduate of the Living School\, from the Center for Action and Contemplation\, Colette has a passion for sharing the contemplative path and inviting people to see themselves as manifestations of Divine Love. To learn more about Colette\, please visit: www.colettelafia.com \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, dedicated to fostering contemplative practices such as Centering Prayer and others within the Christian Wisdom tradition that help us become aware of God’s ever-present love. As a scientist she sees in the physical world an expression of that 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 participating in the reclamation of the Christian Wisdom tradition and fostering the contemplative practices so urgently needed at this time in our world. \n$20 donation\nPlease register at mercy-center.org \nWorkshop times in Pacific Standard Time.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/foundations-of-centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-online/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Burlingame\, 2300 Adeline Drive\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T140000
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SUMMARY:Practices for Contemplative Living: Centering Prayer and Holy Listening
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Centering Prayer practitioners to support each other on the contemplative path. Modeled after what was formerly known as the 9-month course\, the program will be based on Julie Saad’s book\, “Contemplative Life: Discovering Our Path to the Heart of God“. All are welcome. We meet the 3rd Saturdays of October 2023 through April 2024. Overnight accommodations are available. The October session will introduce the program\, review the fundamentals of Centering Prayer\, and discuss the parameters of holy listening. \nExplore a different contemplative practice each month: \n• October 22 – Fundamentals of Centering Prayer and Holy Listening\n• November 18 – Guided Meditation (Stepping Stones)\n• December 16 – Advent Day of Prayer with Fr. Carl Arico\n• January 20 – Logging\n• February 17 – Spiritual Reading\n• March 16 – Going Deeper in Daily Life\n• April 20 – Lectio Divina \nFurther information and registration are available at: https://centeringprayernj.com/events/\, or email Eileen McCaffrey Schuman at coordinator@centeringprayernj.com.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/practices-for-contemplative-living-centering-prayer-and-holy-listening/
LOCATION:St. Walburga Monastery\, 851 N. Broad Street\, NJ\, 7649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of NJ":MAILTO:coordinator@centeringprayernj.com
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