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SUMMARY:A Workshop on Contemplation and Anti-Racism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Contemplative Outreach Chicago and the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate Anti-Racism Committee \nContemplation and racism are opposites. In Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices\, we find a path that opens us up to oneness\, while racism denies this reality\, insisting instead on the “otherness” of those who may be different from us in appearance or culture. \nThis workshop will begin with a 30-40 minute contemplative experience\, led by Alan Krema\, coordinator of Contemplative Outreach Chicago. This will include Centering Prayer as well as body prayer and guided meditation to expand our experience from being centered in the thinking mind to include the moving and emotional centers of our being in the work. In opening ourselves to a greater and more connected state of awareness\, we can share our being more openly with others\, including others of different backgrounds. \nThe remainder of the workshop will be presented by members of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate Anti-Racism Committee (ARC). This committee is a multicultural mix of sisters and lay persons. \nMain topics will include: \n– Sharing current stories of racism and resistance\n– Becoming aware of microaggressions\n– Recognizing and working to eliminate white privilege \nEach main topic will be followed by a breakout-room discussion. \nThe workshop concludes with a discussion of participants’ responses and hopes\, and a prayer for our future. \nFor presenter biographical information\, link to https://www.centeringprayerchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ARW-Presenters.pdf \nSisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate Anti-Racism Committee Mission Statement:\nMindful of the sin of racism and our call to dismantle it in our society\, our Anti-Racism Committee is working to raise consciousness and educate within our Congregation\, among our Associates\, in the institutions we sponsor and in the communities where we live and work. \nEvent is in US Central Time.  Please register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-workshop-on-contemplation-and-anti-racism/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Welsh":MAILTO:welshce@gmail.com
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