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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Whether your interest is deepening your relationship with God\, relief from the stress of daily life\, or learning about contemplative prayer\, why not take some time this winter to learn and practice Centering Prayer? There will be plenty of time to rest and enjoy the beautiful contemplative oasis of Holy Cross Monastery in the Hudson Valley. The intention for this weekend retreat is to introduce you to the practice of Centering Prayer or refresh your understanding of your practice. Inquirers into Centering Prayer and beginners are welcome. \nBr. Bernard Delcourt\, is the Associate Director of Holy Cross Monastery. Bernard is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter. Bernard has been a monk since 2004. Before becoming a monk\, he was an investment banker and then a life and business skills coach. He is a spiritual director and regularly visits General Theological Seminary in New York to offer spiritual direction to students and staff. \nRegister by e-mail or phone with our Guesthouse Manager\, Donna Mallory at 845-384-6660 ext 1 or at guesthouse@hcmnet.org.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-9/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery – New York\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslee Anne Terpay":MAILTO:co-leslee@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Facilitator Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this workshop is to empower people with a very strong commitment to the practice of Centering Prayer to facilitate Centering Prayer groups. It is impossible to overestimate the importance of the attendee’s commitment to the practice. Everything worthwhile we do as facilitators springs from the Prayer. The topics we will attempt to deal with include the basics of facilitating a Centering Prayer group\, dealing with the practical and getting the fundamentals right. The emphasis will be on the application of the topics to our Centering Prayer group experience: what actually happens in a group and in our lives. Facilitating Faith Sharing\, answering questions and group dynamics\, are some of the topics covered. \nLocation:\nMonfort Heights Library\n3825 West Fork Rd\,\nCincinnati\, OH 45247 \nPlease see link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/facilitator-training-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:cogcnky@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer In-Person Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Program \nDo you seek the still\, quiet voice of God? The Centering Prayer Introductory Program will help us to understand the Indwelling Presence of God within each of us\, and offer prayer periods to experience this Presence. We will explore our intimate relationship with God through Christian contemplative prayer\, which has been a part of our Christian heritage for centuries. We will explore the benefits of Centering Prayer in ordinary life. Time will be\nallowed for practice of the prayer and discussion of the practice each Wednesday afternoon from 4-5:15 p.m. throughout Lent 2024. \nThe program will be presented starting on Ash Wednesday at 4 p.m.\, February 14\, 2024 for the seven weeks of Lent at Grace Lutheran Church 205 South Garner St\, State College\, PA 16801. A donation of $20 per person is requested\, which includes a book. Please note that no one seeking to experience this form of prayer is ever turned away due to any financial constraints. \nThe program will be presented through the local chapter of Contemplative Outreach by Mary Kay and Doug Laplante\, experienced practitioners of Centering Prayer. For more information email Mary Kay at mklaplante11@gmail.com or to sign up\, please call or e-mail Sherri Rider at (814) 238-2478 or srider@glcpa.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-in-person-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church – PA\, 205 South Garner Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Central Pennsylvania":MAILTO:douglaplante@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer In-Person Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Program \nDo you seek the still\, quiet voice of God? The Centering Prayer Introductory Program will help us to understand the Indwelling Presence of God within each of us\, and offer prayer periods to experience this Presence. We will explore our intimate relationship with God through Christian contemplative prayer\, which has been a part of our Christian heritage for centuries. We will explore the benefits of Centering Prayer in ordinary life. Time will be\nallowed for practice of the prayer and discussion of the practice each Wednesday afternoon from 4-5:15 p.m. throughout Lent 2024. \nThe program will be presented starting on Ash Wednesday at 4 p.m.\, February 14\, 2024 for the seven weeks of Lent at Grace Lutheran Church 205 South Garner St\, State College\, PA 16801. A donation of $20 per person is requested\, which includes a book. Please note that no one seeking to experience this form of prayer is ever turned away due to any financial constraints. \nThe program will be presented through the local chapter of Contemplative Outreach by Mary Kay and Doug Laplante\, experienced practitioners of Centering Prayer. For more information email Mary Kay at mklaplante11@gmail.com or to sign up\, please call or e-mail Sherri Rider at (814) 238-2478 or srider@glcpa.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-in-person-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church – PA\, 205 South Garner Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Central Pennsylvania":MAILTO:douglaplante@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Becoming An Everyday Contemplative
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Enrichment Day with Judith Valente \n“Stillness is … opening up an emotionally clutter-free space and allowing ourselves to feel and think and dream and question\,” author Brene Brown says. This is an extraordinary time when there is much chaos in our country and the world\, many demands on our time\, and personal pressures. This day explores simple\, concrete practices we can adopt to maintain a contemplative calm\, learn to embrace the current moment\, and create enough space to become “everyday contemplatives.” \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. \nJudith Valente is an award-winning journalist and poet and a lay Benedictine Oblate who guides frequent contemplative retreats. She has written several spirituality books including most recently\, How to Be: A Monk and A Journalist Reflect on Living & Dying\, Purpose & Prayer\, Forgiveness & Friendship\, co-authored with Trappist Brother Paul Quenon. Judith is also author of The Art of Pausing and a contemporary guide on The Rule of St. Benedict titled\, How to Live. \nPlease use the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/becoming-an-everyday-contemplative/
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:Practices for Contemplative Living: Going Deeper
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. In March\, we will review how we are doing with incorporating contemplative practices in daily life. \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 contact Eileen McCaffrey Schuman at coordinator@centeringprayernj.com.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/practices-for-contemplative-living-going-deeper/
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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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer In-Person Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Program \nDo you seek the still\, quiet voice of God? The Centering Prayer Introductory Program will help us to understand the Indwelling Presence of God within each of us\, and offer prayer periods to experience this Presence. We will explore our intimate relationship with God through Christian contemplative prayer\, which has been a part of our Christian heritage for centuries. We will explore the benefits of Centering Prayer in ordinary life. Time will be\nallowed for practice of the prayer and discussion of the practice each Wednesday afternoon from 4-5:15 p.m. throughout Lent 2024. \nThe program will be presented starting on Ash Wednesday at 4 p.m.\, February 14\, 2024 for the seven weeks of Lent at Grace Lutheran Church 205 South Garner St\, State College\, PA 16801. A donation of $20 per person is requested\, which includes a book. Please note that no one seeking to experience this form of prayer is ever turned away due to any financial constraints. \nThe program will be presented through the local chapter of Contemplative Outreach by Mary Kay and Doug Laplante\, experienced practitioners of Centering Prayer. For more information email Mary Kay at mklaplante11@gmail.com or to sign up\, please call or e-mail Sherri Rider at (814) 238-2478 or srider@glcpa.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-in-person-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church – PA\, 205 South Garner Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Central Pennsylvania":MAILTO:douglaplante@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer In-Person Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Program \nDo you seek the still\, quiet voice of God? The Centering Prayer Introductory Program will help us to understand the Indwelling Presence of God within each of us\, and offer prayer periods to experience this Presence. We will explore our intimate relationship with God through Christian contemplative prayer\, which has been a part of our Christian heritage for centuries. We will explore the benefits of Centering Prayer in ordinary life. Time will be\nallowed for practice of the prayer and discussion of the practice each Wednesday afternoon from 4-5:15 p.m. throughout Lent 2024. \nThe program will be presented starting on Ash Wednesday at 4 p.m.\, February 14\, 2024 for the seven weeks of Lent at Grace Lutheran Church 205 South Garner St\, State College\, PA 16801. A donation of $20 per person is requested\, which includes a book. Please note that no one seeking to experience this form of prayer is ever turned away due to any financial constraints. \nThe program will be presented through the local chapter of Contemplative Outreach by Mary Kay and Doug Laplante\, experienced practitioners of Centering Prayer. For more information email Mary Kay at mklaplante11@gmail.com or to sign up\, please call or e-mail Sherri Rider at (814) 238-2478 or srider@glcpa.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church – PA\, 205 South Garner Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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