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9 Day Intensive I, Intensive II, and Post Intensive Retreat
Mercy Center Auburn 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA, United StatesThis retreat offers three tracks simultaneously: Intensive I, Intensive II, and Post Intensive. See flyer for more information. The Post Intensive retreat will be in a separate prayer room with separate staff. Pre-requisite: A daily practice of centering prayer for 6 months or longer. Single rooms with a sink in the room. Shared bathrooms.
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Introduction to Centering Prayer
Holy Cross Monastery - New York 1615 Route 9W, West Park, NY, United StatesIntroduction to Centering Prayer in a retreat setting March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026 $310 overnight $100 commuter More info at: https://holycrossmonastery.com/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-3/ To register, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone at +1-845-384-6660, ext. 3002 or email guesthouse@hcmnet.org.
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Learning and Opening to the Body’s Experience of Living in God
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesJesuits, Fr. Edwin McMahon and Fr. Peter Campbell, incorporated the embodied practice of Focusing into the larger context of BioSpirituality. Their work allows us to know ourselves as parts of the greater Whole, the Body of Christ. This weekend opens us to experience BioSpiritual Focusing and explore, among other things, the embodied experience of grace
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12-Step Spirituality – weekly Zoom meeting
Internet - Online12StepSpirituality.org hosts a weekly zoom meeting (11th Step) using the practices of Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer. The meeting starts with Welcoming Prayer, a speaker sharing briefly on how Centering Prayer has impacted their life, a 20-minute sit of Centering Prayer (with teaching Centering Prayer to newcomers as needed), small group breakouts, and the practice
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Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction
Columbia Theological Seminary 701 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA, United StatesThis application is for Cohort 2026 of the Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction program, a two-year formation and training program for persons who discern a call to the ministry of
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Lent Silent Saturday
Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United StatesDuring Lent, this quiet morning, free from daily activities, gives participants time for a communal gathering in silence and Centering Prayer. Along with scheduled prayers with contemplative walks is unstructured time for private journaling or reflection, and enjoyment of the beautiful grounds of Holy Spirit Retreat Center. The day is open to beginners as well
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Introduction to Centering Prayer via Zoom
Internet - OnlineCentering Prayer is a simple, gentle method of silent prayer rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition. It invites us to move beyond words and thoughts into a deeper awareness of God’s loving presence within. During this introductory zoom session, participants will: Learn the foundations and history of Centering Prayer Explore the theological and spiritual principles
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Meeting God in the Silence: An Introduction to Centering Prayer
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 4512 College Ave, College Park, Maryland, United StatesAs the new year begins, we invite you to join us to learn more about consenting to the presence of God through the practice of Centering Prayer. Let praying without words, in deep silence and openness, bring you to a more complete awareness of the Divine Indwelling. This introductory workshop will help new practitioners discern
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5-Day Silent Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat
St. Andrew's Retreat House WA, United StatesThis retreat will focus on deepening our silence and simplicity and will not include videos or other learning material. Each full day will feature almost four hours of prayer in five sessions lasting from half an hour to an hour and a half (including short contemplative walks). Except for opening and closing times, we will
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Flowing Oneness: The Contemplative Vision of Thomas Keating
Garrison Institute 14 Mary's Way, Route 9D, Garrison, NY, United StatesIn this eagerly awaited Centering Prayer teaching retreat, Centering Prayer master teachers David Frenette and Cynthia Bourgeault once again team up to explore the late teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating and what they have to offer our own continuing spiritual evolution today. As Thomas more and more fully embraced his nondual awakening, he began
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Contemplative Outreach Birmingham 2026 Conference
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 3775 Crosshaven Dr., Birmingham,, AL, United StatesThe conference will feature as speaker Rev. Ed Bacon. His conference presentation is entitled "Contemplation Changes Us; Let Me Count the Ways." Rev. Bacon has served three churches as Rector or Dean: in Dalton, GA; Jackson, MS; and Pasadena, CA. He is a strong advocate and practitioner of Centering Prayer and has also participated in
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Being Bravely Yourself: Navigating a Personal Contemplative Enneagram Journey
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesThis day will be filled with Contemplative Breathing and Awareness practices that remind us of Jesus’ commandment to love ourselves, as we love others. Using spiritual wisdom grounded in the Enneagram, this experiential time will open our hearts, minds, and bodies to our original blessing: being made in the image of G-d. Together, we will
