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SUMMARY:Weekend Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This in-person retreat is the perfect place for those new to Centering Prayer and silent retreats to begin\, as well as for experienced practitioners to have a chance to sit with others and experience a weekend of silence and rest. We will gather on Friday night to set our intention for the weekend and then begin our silence after a Centering Prayer sit. We will sit together throughout the week-end\, maintaining silence in between our sits and then end with a gathering on Sunday afternoon to share our experience. There will also be an opportunity to do a group lectio divina if you desire to. \nThe retreat fee\, $270.00\, includes a private room\, meals and the opportunity to join the sisters in Liturgy of the Hours and mass on Sunday. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/weekend-silent-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Placid Priory\, 500 College Street NE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Placid Priory":MAILTO:camillewooden5@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T160000
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SUMMARY:Intensive 8-day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:October 18-25\, 2024\nSaint Benedict Center\,\nSchuyler Nebraska\nCentral Time Zone \nLiving a contemplative life is not easy in our contemporary society. That’s why retreats can be a restorative practice\, giving deep time in God’s presence nestled in community with silence\, stillness\, and serenity. Consider this a rendezvous of availability with God*\, a place to let go of all ‘doing’ and relax in to ‘being’. \nCentering Prayer sits will be offered back-to-back at the top or half hour of each hour from 7-7:30am\, 9-11:30am and 2-5pm. You are encouraged to attend as many sits as you feel comfortable. \nSBC is a beautiful setting with hotel-like accommodations. Private rooms\, all meals and programing are provided. The grounds provide space for walking and connecting with nature\, Stations of the Cross\, a labyrinth and art to contemplate. \nCost $840.\nSave $25.00 by paying with check \nIt is suggested you have a least a six month Centering Prayer practice and attendance at a couple of 3-day silent retreats (or longer) as a prerequisite to attend an 8-day retreat. \nRegistration:\n~Paying through PayPal: Submit payment and send an email to cathy.c@cox.net with the following information: name\, address\, phone\, email\, explanation of your Centering Prayer practice (length -months and/or years of practice and experience in silent retreats). \n~Paying by check: Send $815. check to Cathy Mann Christiansen 8415 North 52nd Ave\, Omaha NE 68152. Email Cathy when check is sent\, include information listed above. Payment must be received by Oct. 1st. \n*This phase is used in the video\, Tending the Fire Within\, James Finley (YouTube -10 min. talk)
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/intensive-8-day-silent-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Benedict Center\, 1126 Road I\, Schuyler\, NE\, 68661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nebraska Contemplative Outreach":MAILTO:Cathy.c@cox.net
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Forgiveness. This retreat will be in silence with extended periods of Centering Prayer. We will explore the dance between the Welcoming Prayer practice and Forgiveness. Soul Friending will be available. Prior Centering Prayer experience required. \nFacilitated by Mary Dwyer. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/welcoming-forgiveness-and-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T150000
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SUMMARY:9-Day Intensive and Post Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat offers two tracks simultaneously: Intensive I and Post Intensive. For everyone\, there will be 3 sets of two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer daily. The Intensive I retreat will watch video talks from Fr. Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey\, focusing on “The Human Condition and the Spiritual Journey”. The Post Intensive retreat has no videos and an additional hour of Centering Prayer each day. You choose the track that works best for you. Any of the tracks may be repeated multiple times. If this is your first Centering Prayer retreat of this length\, we suggest you choose Intensive I. We recommend Intensive I before Intensive II. \nLectio Divina and a contemplative Eucharist will be offered daily\, as well as optional soul-friending with the staff. Throughout the retreat\, we will be in silence. \nPre-requisite: A daily practice of Centering Prayer for 6 months or longer. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by Susan Turpin\, Fr. Bill Sheehan\, OMI\, and Contemplative Outreach staff. Susan and Fr. Bill have served within the Contemplative Outreach network for many years and led numerous Centering Prayer retreats and workshops. \nThe retreat begins Wednesday\, October 16 with registration from 3:00 to 5:00\, an opening session at 5:00pm\, and dinner at 6:00pm. We end on Thursday\, October 24 at 11:00am (bag lunch optional). \nFor more information\, contact Susan Turpin at 541-324-1207 or email her at slturpin@me.com. \nIf you are traveling by air\, the Contemplative Outreach staff can arrange transportation from the Sacramento airport to the Mercy Center. Please book your arrival on the beginning day for 1:30pm or earlier and your departure on the ending day for 1:30pm or later. Let us know your flight information. A $25/one way\, $50 round trip cash or Venmo contribution is appreciated. \nLimited scholarship money is available to assist those who would otherwise be unable to attend. All of the scholarship money has been donated by former retreatants. \nSingle rooms with a sink in the room\, shared bathrooms.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/9-day-intensive-and-post-intensive-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Turpin1":MAILTO:slturpin@me.com
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SUMMARY:Ways of Praying for Deeper Knowing
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative spiritual practice is well known for opening a path to God – a path that is itself God’s gift. However\, contemplative prayer and living can also open a pathway to a deeper\, more\nexpansive part of ourselves. \nOn this day apart retreat\, we will be immersed in the practices of chanting\, Centering Prayer\, and Sacred Movement as an opening not only to the felt presence of the Divine in all of creation\, but also as an opening to the Divine within each of us. Participants will come away with a new understanding of themselves and possible ways to deepen their life in God. \nRegistration costs: $87 for the program on the beautiful grounds of Rolling Ridge (9:30-3:00)\, pastries and lunch. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/ways-of-praying-for-deeper-knowing/
LOCATION:Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center\, 660 Great Pond Road\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henry Schoenfield":MAILTO:info@henryschoenfield.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T143000
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CREATED:20240613T123657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T124542Z
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SUMMARY:Facilitator Workshop - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide enrichment for Centering Prayer group facilitators and those who are interested in becoming facilitators. \nNoon-2:30pm Eastern Time (-5 UTC). \nThis event will be recorded for those who cannot attend live. \nPlease register by filling out the form below.  A Zoom link will be given upon registration\, and then sent again a few days prior to the event.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/facilitator-workshop-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T221537Z
UID:147782-1728723600-1728738000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:A Journey into Contemplation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Suzanne Farnham\, founder of Listening Hearts Ministries \nNationally known retreat leader and author Suzanne Farnham will share her own experience of contemplation. By reflecting on her years-long path to contemplative practice\, she hopes to awaken reflections in others of how God is at work in their lives. Suzanne emphasizes that she speaks not as a scholar but as a person who has strong spiritual yearnings. In other words\, she is one of us. \nSession 1: “The Jesus Prayer and Sacred Words” \nSession 2: “From Jung’s Understanding of Consciousness to Cosmic Spirituality” \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-journey-into-contemplation/
LOCATION:Church of the Redeemer\, 5603 N. Charles St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21210
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T163000
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CREATED:20240611T214948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T214948Z
UID:145270-1728721800-1728750600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Abide in Me: Christian Mysticism and the Divine Indwelling - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:Human experience is a search for God\, and for ourselves. Searching for God\, we must look within ourselves. Searching for ourselves\, we must look to God. This reciprocal dynamic is the heart of the Christian mystical tradition. Join us to explore the mystical indwelling of God. See how Christian apophatic theology serves in this searching. Meister Eckhart\, Dionysius the Areopogite\, Centering Prayer\, and contemporary theologians will be our guides. Christ bids us: “Abide in me\, as I abide in you.” Can we abide in Christ’s call? \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. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/abide-in-me-christian-mysticism-and-the-divine-indwelling-in-person-and-online/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240306T203825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T163054Z
UID:142803-1728666000-1729342800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Core Values of Sts. Francis and Clare: An 8-Day Dual-Track Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 11\, 5:00 pm – Friday\, October 18\, 1:00 pm\nShalom Spirituality Center\nFacilitators: Jeannine Kosman\, Kathy Reardon\, Kathleen Schiltz\, and Mary Jo Pfeifer Wulf \nThis silent Centering Prayer (Intensive/Post Intensive) retreat provides an opportunity to deepen your established Centering Prayer practice in an atmosphere of silence and community\, away from the busyness of daily life\, with a focus on Franciscan values. It will allow your mind\, body\, and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action. Before attending the retreat\, you should have an established daily practice of Centering Prayer for at least six months. For those new to an 8-day retreat\, there will be videos from the Thomas Keating “Spiritual Journey” video series. Except for opening and closing times\, silence will be observed throughout the retreat\, including at meals. All the readings used during the retreat will be from St. Francis\, St. Clare\, and other Franciscan sources. \nNo commuters. \nOvernight Cost: $900; register on or before July 1\, 2024\, and receive a 5% discount on the full price.** A $75 non-refundable deposit is required. \nDATE AND TIME DETAILS:\nFriday\, October 11-Friday\, October 18\nArrive between 3:00-4:30 pm.\nSupper is served at 5:00 pm.\nThe final session will conclude with a communal lunch at noon on Friday\, October 18. Depart at 1:00 pm\, following the meal. \nPlease register online using the link below\, or at shalomretreats.org or by calling +1-563.582.3592 by Friday\, September 20. \nJeannine Kosman has been a practitioner of Centering Prayer for over twenty years and a Dubuque Franciscan Associate since 2018. Before retirement\, she served as a training professional and executive coach. She completed the PrairieFire Spiritual Director training program in 2015. Jeannine now serves as a spiritual director and retreat facilitator. She resides in Bondurant\, IA. \nKathy Reardon retired in 2020 from the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center\, where she worked as a spiritual director\, holistic nurse\, and Healing Touch Practitioner for twenty years. Kathy participated in creating and implementing PrairieFire\, a two-year spiritual formation program with an optional practicum year for training as a spiritual director. She received a certificate in spiritual direction in 1999 and has been commissioned to teach the Christian practice of silence\, known as Centering Prayer\, since 2004. Kathy continues to provide spiritual direction and supervise persons training to become spiritual directors. She became a Dubuque Franciscan Associate in 2023. She resides in Des Moines\, IA. \nKathleen Schiltz has been a practitioner of Centering Prayer since 2009 and a Dubuque Franciscan Associate since 1991. She was a teacher\, director of religious education\, and a school counselor. After she retired\, she completed the PrairieFire spiritual direction training program in 2017. Besides hosting day-long or weekend retreats\, she also loves participating in them. She resides in Des Moines\, IA. \nMary Jo Pfeifer Wulf retired from her career in Mental Health Counseling with Catholic Charities in 2018. Mary Jo has been practicing Centering Prayer since 2007. She is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator. She has been a Franciscan Associate with the Dubuque Franciscans since 2014. She completed the PrairieFire spiritual director training program in 2015. Mary Jo loves to host Center Prayer Silent Saturdays\, Silent Weekends\, and now an 8-day retreat through Contemplative Outreach of Central Iowa. She resides in Ames\, IA.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/core-values-of-sts-francis-and-clare-an-8-day-dual-track-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:Shalom Spirituality Center\, 1001 Davis Street\, Dubuque\, IA\, IA\, 52001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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UID:146282-1728666000-1728828000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Silence and Contemplation: A Path to Inner Freedom
DESCRIPTION:11.10.2024\, 17:00 Uhr – 13.10.2024\, 14:00 Uhr \nWeekend retreat with the method of Centering Prayer (IN SILENCE) \n“It is as if in creating us God asked a question\, and in awakening us to contemplation God answered the question\, so that the contemplative is at the same time\, question and answer.”\n-Thomas Merton \nIn a world filled with noise and uncertainty\, one’s soul thirsts for silence as a path to inner peace and freedom. Silence and contemplation belong together. More than technique\, contemplation is a way of being\, which is born out of the soul’s desire for the infinite. This weekend will be in silence and will include moments of input on Centering Prayer\, sharing\, and guided silent prayer together. Even if you are not a beginner\, you are most welcome to make this experience of silence. \nPlease register by September 27th\, 2024. Please see the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/silence-and-contemplation-a-path-to-inner-freedom/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Monastery\, Missiezusters Klooster\, 20\, Steyl\, Venlo\, 5935 BX\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T193117Z
UID:144251-1728640800-1728820800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:A Three-Day Centering Prayer Retreat: The Hospitality of Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on the idea of hospitality we will consider the twin aspects of Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer as ways we may welcome God\, self\, and others more deeply into our lives. As we release thinking and afflictive thoughts\, we create space within to be more welcoming. Using the Mary and Martha story (Luke 10:38-41) we will consider how Mary’s desire to sit at the feet of Jesus links to Centering Prayer and how Martha’s approach to inviting Jesus into her home and preparing a meal links to the Welcoming Prayer. \nThere will be time for silence\, lectio divina\, videos with short discussion\, opportunities to add thoughts and found objects to a community art table\, and contemplative and Taize music. Participants may also be actively involved in creating the retreat by volunteering for readings and/or assisting in preparing simple meals. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT https://coindianapolis.org/
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-three-day-centering-prayer-retreat-the-hospitality-of-welcome/
LOCATION:St. Vincent Seton Cove Spirituality Center\, 2025 Dugan Drive\, Indianapolis\, 46260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Indianapolis":MAILTO:mary.riner@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20200825T212452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T205529Z
UID:107887-1728633600-1728745200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming Prayer 2-Day Commuter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Prayer is an incarnational method of consenting to God’s presence and action in the physical and emotional reactions arising in daily life. This “consent-on-the-go” embodied practice deepens our relationship with God as we move through the ordinary activities of our day\, helping us to stay in the presence of God and the present moment. This workshop/retreat will cover the human condition and the basics of the practice. There will be guided practice sessions as well as time in Centering Prayer.  \nThe cost of the retreat is $25. For more details and to register\, please use the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/vestibules-to-the-practice-of-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Office Mgr - CCH":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240206T182531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T160205Z
UID:141849-1728392400-1728824400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Rest in The Silence – Six Day Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (COGCNKY) presents our annual Fall Retreat.  This year we are focusing on deepening and resting in The Divine Silence Within. This will be an in-depth experience of Centering Prayer and Grand Silence \, for those who already have an established practice. \nThree weeks before our national election is a perfect time to take a break\, get off topic\, go within and Rest in The Silence.  Let’s allow ourselves to decompress\, tune out the noisy clutter\, take some time with Nature and reconnect with our True Selves.  See you there. \nRetreat location:\nSisters of Charity Motherhouse\nMt. St. Joseph\, OH 45051 \nPlease see the link below\, or email cogcnky@gmail.com for additional retreat and registration information.\nPrintable flyer is available at: https://co-gcnky.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/oct_2024_retreat_flyer.pdf
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/six-day-silent-retreat-fall-into-silence/
LOCATION:Sisters of Charity Motherhouse\, 5900 Delhi Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:cogcnky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20230803T191255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T151318Z
UID:136877-1728054000-1728219600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Coming Full Circle: A Contemplative Enneagram Soul Journey
DESCRIPTION:Overnight Retreat – Enneagram Formation with Rev. Nhien Vuong\, J.D.\, M.Div.\nThe nine personality types of the Enneagram are not static categories. Rather\, seen from a spiritual perspective\, they are portals into our own souls and represent starting points for our conscious evolution.  \nLEARN about the connecting lines\, heart and stress points\, wings\, the Inner Triangle\, the Inner Flow of the Enneagram\, and the “Soul Child” within.  \nDISCOVER and deepen into contemplative practices\, such as centering prayer\, inner observer\, and somatic inquiry\, designed to support a life of greater authenticity\, inspiration\, and soul.  \nEXPLORE group processes as well as individual reflection practices\, and an opportunity to “walk the Enneagram” as a symbol of wholeness and unity. \nRev. Nhien Vuong\, J.D.\, M.Div.\, is an international Enneagram thought leader and keynote presenter who spiritually companions individuals around the globe using a contemplative\, compassion-based approach to the Enneagram. An ordained Unity minister\, certified Enneagram teacher\, and accredited Enneagram Professional\, Nhien is the founder of Evolving Enneagram\, a community-based business whose interdisciplinary team offers transformational programming to seed and sustain our collective awakening. Nhien is the author of Enneagram of Soul\, a 40-day inter-spiritual companion guide with 9 Principles\, 9 Practices\, and 9 Prayers (to be published by Hampton Roads 2025). \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/coming-full-circle-a-contemplative-enneagram-soul-journey/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T234500
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240911T195955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T145437Z
UID:147490-1727513100-1727567100@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:A Morning of Peace and Refreshment – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:An online half-day Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina mini retreat. This event is open to all who have a silent practice. \nThere is no fee\, but a free will offering to Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd would be greatly appreciated. You may donate here if desired. \nTimes in Pacific (California) time zone. \nPlease email to receive the link: Philippa Currey\, pbcurreysd@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-morning-of-peace-and-refreshment-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pippa Currey":MAILTO:pbcurreysd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240522T164809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T180631Z
UID:144188-1727308800-1727654399@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Outreach 40th Anniversary Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Living into the Inspiring Legacy of Thomas Keating: Celebrating 40 years of Evolving Community” \nThe Conference Center at Emory University\nAtlanta\, Georgia\, USA\nSeptember 26 – 29\, 2024 \nHosted by Contemplative Outreach and the 12-step service team\, this 40th anniversary conference is intentionally located on the grounds of Emory University\, the home of the Thomas Keating Archives\, tangible evidence of his legacy and its future access for many generations. \nYou may view the conference speaker list here. \nTHE FOUR-DAY CONFERENCE IS FULL WITH WAITLIST ONLY. To be added to the waitlist\, please email Donna at office@coutreach.org. \nOr\, you may register for the one-day option for Saturday September 28\, 9am – 6pm. Cost $25 USD. More information and registration is here. \nSome of the programming will be freely livestreamed and some of it will be recorded and posted on the Contemplative Outreach website after the conference. You do NOT need to register for to view the life stream of the conference. \nIf you have further questions\, you may visit this FAQ page here.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-outreach-40th-anniversary-conference/
LOCATION:The Conference Center at Emory University\, 1615 Clifton Road NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240912T150600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T150600Z
UID:147508-1727285400-1727296200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:The Deserts Roots of Contemplative Prayer: Emptiness\, Silence & Hiddenness of Self - in person and via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Belden C. Lane\, Ph.D. has long been fascinated by the relationship between geography and spirituality—asking how the place we live has an effect on our perception of the spiritual life. The desert\, for example\, is a place of scarcity\, silence\, and the deep solitude of the heart. It’s what drew the Desert Fathers and Mothers to the Egyptian desert in the 4th century. This is where the practice of contemplative prayer had its beginnings. We’ll look at three themes in the stories told by the early desert monks: the simplicity of language\, radical forgiveness\, and hiddenness of the self. \nThis event is in person and via Zoom. It will include a time of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below to register. Donations are welcomed!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-deserts-roots-of-contemplative-prayer-emptiness-silence-hiddenness-of-self-in-person-and-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis.":MAILTO:cost.louisinformation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240626T203842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T203842Z
UID:145748-1726909200-1726923600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Meet God in a New Way: An Introduction to Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about Centering Prayer and whether it is the right practice for you? Are you ready to begin a practice but need help getting started? Are you interested in deepening your current practice but would like a refresher and connection with other practitioners? Join us for “Meet God in a New Way: An Introduction to Centering Prayer\,” as the next step in your journey of connecting with God through the practice of Centering Prayer. \nLet praying without words\, in deep silence and openness\, draw you closer to God. Come to realize the beauty of holiness in using what modern contemplative Thomas Keating called “God’s first language.” This retreat follows the international Contemplative Outreach Ltd. approach\, combining short presentations\, two Centering Prayer practice sessions\, and ample time for questions and discussion. \nThis retreat is open to anyone\, whether you have a longtime Centering Prayer practice or have never tried this form of prayer. There’s enrichment and insight for everyone. \nDoors open at 8:30 a.m. for coffee\, tea\, and bagels. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/meet-god-in-a-new-way-an-introduction-to-centering-prayer-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle\, 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20036
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240611T214528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T214528Z
UID:145264-1726907400-1726921800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this introductory workshop\, you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. We will cover the history\, psychology\, and theology of the practice. Two prayer sessions and a question-and-answer session are included. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-17/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240819T183739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T183739Z
UID:147037-1726855200-1726920000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Learn & Pray the Centering Prayer Way
DESCRIPTION:Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop \nWhen:\nFriday\, September 20\, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm PST\nand\nSaturday\, September 21\, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00pm PST \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/learn-pray-the-centering-prayer-way/
LOCATION:Hope Center Covenant Church\, 2275 Morello Ave\, Pleasant Hill\, 94523
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Kirkham Jr.":MAILTO:lopaka107@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240807T122507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T122507Z
UID:146636-1726304400-1726315200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Silent Saturday
DESCRIPTION:As autumn approaches\, join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. This day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The day provides time for communal Centering Prayer\, a contemplative walk\, private journaling\, and reflection\, and ends with a period of Lectio Divina. All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice. \nFacilitators: Silent Saturday Centering Prayer Team\nA free will offering is gratefully appreciated. \nFor more information\, please email Marilyn Nobori at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com.\nRegistration online at www.hsrcenter.com is appreciated but not required.\n(Arrive by 8:50 a.m.)\n(Photo by Simon Berger\, Unsplash)
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/autumn-silent-saturday-3/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Nobori":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20230920T180540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T180540Z
UID:136696-1726066800-1726747200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:9-Day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat with Frs. Bill Sheehan and Vinny McKiernan
DESCRIPTION:Come rest in the stillness and surrender to God’s presence and action within. This retreat offers an in-depth experience of silent prayer for those who already have an established practice of Centering Prayer of 6 months or more. It is an opportunity for deeper union with God through communal sharing of silence and stillness. \n• For those making their first intensive retreat\, the “Intensive” track will offer 3 sets of three 20- minute\nperiods of centering prayer daily. You will also view videos twice daily from The Spiritual Journey\nseries of talks by Fr. Thomas Keating.\n• The “Post-Intensive” track is normally for those who have previously participated in two or more\nIntensive Retreats. The Post-Intensive participants will have additional sessions of Centering Prayer\nand no group education time. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by Contemplative Outreach staff who include Fr. Bill Sheehan\, Fr. Vinny McKiernan\, Marty Badgett\, Bob and Kathleen Gorman.\n• Fr. Bill Sheehan has been an integral voice for Centering Prayer since the founding of the movement\nwith Fr. Keating and others at Lama\, New Mexico. Over the past four decades\, he has continually\nprovided his wisdom and presence to the Centering Prayer community at countless retreats.\n• Fr. Vinny McKiernan has led many retreats and introduced a legion of people to Centering Prayer\nsince he learned the method from the monks at St Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer\, MA in the 1970’s. \nDetails: Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center\, Fremont\, Ohio 43420 is set among 68 lovely acres and is the perfect place to deepen your relationship with God. Arrival 3 p.m. September 11 and Departure 12 p.m. September 19. \nThe retreat center is 1 hour east of Toledo\, 90 minutes west of Cleveland\, 2 hours north of Columbus\, 2 hours southeast of Detroit\, 3 hours west of Pittsburgh\, 4 hours northeast of Cincinnati and 4 hours east of Chicago. It\nis also 10 minutes from the Ohio Turnpike (Exit 91 Fremont/Port Clinton). \nCost: $790 includes private room with hallway bath and all meals | $870 includes private room w/bath and all meals | $885 for Hermitage cabin with meals Nonrefundable deposit for all registrations is $100. \nRegister by mail with the form below or online at olprc.retreatportal.com. Email rbrtgorman@gmail.com with questions. \nWhen registering by mail\, please include a check payable to Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center. Please print all information. Mail to 1250 Tiffin St\, Fremont\, OH 43420\nName ___________________________________ Address_____________________________________\nEmail ___________________________ Phone_______________ Check one: Intensive __ Post-Intensive __\nPlease describe ALL dietary restrictions/mobility limitations in the space below. A $3.00/person/meal upcharge that will apply to all vegan meals and gluten-free meals. Thank you!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/9-day-centering-prayer-intensive-retreat-with-frs-bill-sheehan-and-vinny-mckiernan/
LOCATION:Our Lady of The Pines Retreat Center\, 1250 Tiffin St.\, Fremont\, OH\, 43420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Columbus":MAILTO:rbrtgorman@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240718T030920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T030920Z
UID:146149-1725814800-1726142400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Three-Centered Presence and Transformation of Consciousness: A Wisdom School with Heather Ruce
DESCRIPTION:“From time immemorial Wisdom Schools have emerged in times of global crisis or on the cusp of great leaps in human consciousness in order to help shepherd our planet through the transition. While there is academic teaching that goes on here\, that is not the primary business of a Wisdom school; the primary business is to help anchor human wholeness and to work with the core practices that sustain the transformation of consciousness.”\n— Wisdom Waypoints \nWe are indeed in a time of global crisis and amidst a shift in our current structures of consciousness. Drawing on the work of Cynthia Bourgeault\, G.I. Gurdjieff\, Gebser\, and others\, this Wisdom School led by Heather Ruce will focus on deepening presence in our three centers – intellectual\, emotional\, body – and how awakening in them can support us in the transformation of consciousness. We will also explore the practices of self-observation\, self-remembering\, conscious labor\, and intentional suffering as a way of participating in what is needed for the whole right now. \nPlease join us in person at the Sorrento Retreat & Conference Centre in the beautiful Shuswap region of British Columbia\, Canada. A ZOOM option will also be available for those who prefer on-line attendance. All participants will be invited to deepen your experience of the ‘wisdom way of knowing’ through a daily rhythm with periods of silence\, Centering Prayer\, teaching\, conscious conversation\, Gurdjieff exercises and Movements\, chanting\, mindful work\, lectio divina\, and contemplative free time. \nWhen: Sunday – Thursday\, 5pm of September 08 – 12 noon of September 12\, 2024\nWhere: Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre\nDeadline for Registration: August 25\, 2024 \n\nEarly Bird Rate is $395.00 CDN and will be in effect until August 1\, 2024. This rate does not include meals and accommodations.\nRegular Rate of $475 CDN will be in effect from August 2 – September 7\, 2024. This rate does not include meals and accommodations.\nZoom Rate is $250.00 CDN.\n\nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/three-centered-presence-and-transformation-of-consciousness-a-wisdom-school-with-heather-ruce/
LOCATION:Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre\, 1159 Passchendaele Road\, Sorrento\, British Columbia\, V0E 2W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20231027T200849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T181416Z
UID:138452-1725717600-1726309800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:8-Day Centering Prayer Dual Track Intensive / Post Intensive
DESCRIPTION:The Eight-Day Centering Prayer Dual Track Intensive / Post Intensive Retreat offered from Saturday September 7 to Saturday September 14\, 2024\, provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. The Intensive track will follow the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for an Intensive Retreat including six 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily plus viewing and faith sharing on Thomas Keating’s Human Condition teachings. The Post Intensive track provides an additional 30 minutes of Centering Prayer with time for daily solitude. Retreat leaders: Leslee Anne Terpay and Br. Bernard Delcourt are available for soul-friending. During the retreat\, one will experience integrating as one wishes contemplation and action through silence\, solitude\, community and the rhythm of this Episcopal Benedictine monastic community’s worship and prayer life including daily Holy Eucharist. An established practice of Centering Prayer for at least 6-months is highly recommended. \nCheck-in is from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Vespers begin at 5:00. Dinner then follows. Orientation begins at 6:45. The retreat concludes with lunch on Friday. (Daily Holy Eucharist is available at 9:00 a.m.). \nCost for the retreat is $900. The price has been lowered by a $200 grant per retreatant from the Contemplative Outreach Divine Economy. The retreat fee includes a single room and all meals. Shared single occupancy bathrooms in the hallways. Register by e-mail or phone with our Guesthouse Manager\, Donna Mallory at 845-384-6660 ext 1 or at guesthouse@hcmnet.org. \nIf you have questions about the retreat content or which track is best for you\, please contact retreat leader: Leslee Terpay at co-leslee@comcast.net.\nTo find out more about Holy Cross Monastery\, visit their website at: www.holycrossmonastery.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/8-day-centering-prayer-dual-track-intensive-post-intensive/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery – New York\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslee Anne Terpay":MAILTO:co-leslee@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T201456
CREATED:20240817T122338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T122338Z
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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 are 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. \nPresenters: Marilyn Nobori and Contemplative Outreach Team\n(Arrive by 8:45 a.m.) \nFor more information\, please email Marilyn Nobori at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com.\nRegister online at www.hsrcenter.com by September 3rd with a non-refundable deposit of $10. \n(Photo by Jay Castor\, Unsplash)
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-19/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Nobori":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com
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SUMMARY:Living Flame 2 Program
DESCRIPTION:September 7\, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm  \nThe Living Flame 2 Program (LF2) offers seven additional topics and is being offered globally on Zoom. Individuals and small in-person groups of five people or fewer are invited to participate. This program is hosted by Contemplative Outreach’s Living Flame Service Team. \nLF 2 is open to everyone who has participated in LF 1 as well as to those who have had a daily Centering Prayer practice for a year or more and who have reflectively read Open Mind\, Open Heart by Thomas Keating. This will support a more engaged participation and assimilation of the program content.  Additional suggested resources are Keating’s Invitation to Love and Intimacy With God. \nLiving Flame is a seven-day in-depth spiritual formation program presented over seven months by commissioned presenters of Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. It’s designed to heighten the awareness of the dynamics of Centering Prayer in the context of the spiritual journey. Registration and participation in the program is a commitment to all seven sessions. Topics for the Living Flame Program are noted in the Living Flame brochure \nEach retreat-like day is facilitated in a five-hour scheduled format which includes: two periods of Centering Prayer; two presentations with Q&A; small group sharing; silent breaks and time for a meal. \nDates:  2024 – Sept. 7\,  Oct. 5\,  Nov. 2   2025 – Jan. 11\,  Feb. 1\,  Mar. 1\,  Apr. 5\nTime:  11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST (-5 UTC) \nFee:  $70 USD \nClick here to register. Fee is due with registration. Scholarships are available. \nContact for the Living Flame Service Team:  Judy Sharer jsharer@bbtel.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/living-flame-program/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Judy Sharer":MAILTO:jsharer@bbtel.com
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SUMMARY:Create Your Life. Write From Your Soul: A Contemplative Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“Stories have to be told or they die\, and when they die\, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.”\n— Sue Monk Kidd \nAll of us have stories to tell. They can take many forms but the most compelling are the ones written from the heart\, those that move us and sometimes transform both the writer and reader. Writing from the heart demands attentiveness\, honesty\, courage\, and a commitment to engage with a creative process that pulls you into the unknown where you are often surprised by what surfaces. It’s a journey of discovery. This retreat\, through prayer\, writing prompts\, story sharing\, walks along the river or on woodland trails\, and time to simply rest\, will provide a quiet environment to work on a current writing project\, begin stories long thought about\, or immerse yourself in silence to discover what needs to be voiced. \nThe retreat is facilitated by Anne Simpkinson\, an award-winning journalist\, editor\, story midwife\, and writing coach. She has co-edited two anthologies – Sacred Stories and Nourishing the Soul – and co-wrote Soul Work: A Field Guide for Spiritual Seekers. When living in New York City\, she rode the wave of media transformations – from websites to digital communications – in her positions with Beliefnet.com\, Prevention magazine\, WeightWatchers.com\, and Guideposts. She also served as Communications Director for Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center for several years. Anne has been practicing Centering Prayer (CP) since 1996. She facilitates contemplative prayer and themed retreats in New York\, Massachusetts\, and Connecticut. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/create-your-life-write-from-your-soul-a-contemplative-writing-retreat/
LOCATION:Trinity Retreat Center\, 79 Lower River Road\, West Cornwall\, CT\, 06796\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Trinity Retreat Center%2C West Cornwall%2C CT":MAILTO:retreat@trinitywallstreet.org
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SUMMARY:Create Your Life. Write From Your Soul: A Contemplative Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Life is like a river\, often flowing strong and constant and\, at other times\, hindered by obstacles\, churned by storms\, and diminished by drought. As we move through life\, we gather experiences and stories that need telling. How do we communicate those stories with honesty\, courage\, imagination\, and a willingness to be surprised by grace? This contemplative writing retreat will consist of Centering Prayer sessions\, writing prompts\, personal writing time\, and space to walk along the Housatonic River and on woodland trails. It will be a time to deepen your connection to our Creator and the creative process. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by Anne Simpkinson\, an award-winning journalist\, editor\, and writing coach. She has co-edited two anthologies — Sacred Stories and Nourishing the Soul — and co-wrote Soul Work: A Field Guide for Spiritual Seekers. While living in New York City\, she rode the wave of media transformations — from websites to digital communications — in her positions with Beliefnet.com\, Prevention magazine\, WeightWatchers.com\, and Guideposts. She also served as Communications Director for Mercy by the Sea Retreat Center for several years. Anne has been practicing Centering Prayer (CP) since 1996. She facilitates contemplative prayer and themed retreats in Massachusetts and Connecticut. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/create-contemplate-write-from-the-heart/
LOCATION:Trinity Retreat Center\, 79 Lower River Road\, West Cornwall\, CT\, 06796\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Trinity Retreat Center%2C West Cornwall%2C CT":MAILTO:retreat@trinitywallstreet.org
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Living I: Contemplative Practices in Daily Life - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:I will give you a new heart\, and a new spirit I will put within you.\n– Ezekiel 36:26 \n“Contemplative life begins when we take the first step into the silence of our heart. It’s a pilgrimage—a journey that takes us first to the inner reaches of who we really are\, and from there\, into the life we were meant to live.”\n– Julie Saad\, Contemplative Life: Discovering Our Path Into the Heart of God \nThis four-month long online course is experiential\, guiding participants to deepen their experience of the abiding presence of God by cultivating their contemplative capacities. Participants will learn and integrate contemplative spiritual practices into daily life within a community of seekers through monthly meetings\, a weekly online prayer chapel\, personal practices\, and monthly Holy Listening Circles (group spiritual direction). Contemplative practices are the doorway into the gift of contemplative prayer where the journey that begins in the silence of our hearts leads us into the heart of God. As we cultivate contemplative practices in ordinary daily life\, we begin to experience oneness with God and all creation. \nThe design of Contemplative Living I: Contemplative Practices in Daily Life: \nLearning\, cultivating and integrating into daily life the contemplative practices of \n\nCentering Prayer – a silent Christian contemplative (meditation) practice.\nLogging – a form of expressive writing designed to help you understand and deal with thoughts\, memories\, worries\, commentaries\, and afflictive emotions and the resulting behaviors.\nSpiritual Reading – using a spiritual book\, reading for formation rather than information\, listening for how God is speaking to you in the passage.\nThe Active Prayer – a prayer phrase or sentence that you create or take from Scripture or another meaningful reading and repeat throughout your day.\nLectio Divina – praying with Scripture\, allowing the meaning of the text and the experience of God to grow deeper.\nThe Welcoming Prayer – welcoming God into whatever you are experiencing in daily life—thoughts\, emotions\, body sensation\, or commentaries.\nResting in God and Sabbath-keeping – resting is the state of interior silence that you experience in daily life through contemplative prayer. Sabbath-keeping awakens you to this inner state.\nHoly Listening – Cultivating receptivity to attune to your inner wisdom\, to God\, and to the movement of the Divine in others.\n\nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-living-i-contemplative-practices-in-daily-life-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240831T123000
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SUMMARY:Quiet Day with Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina – in German language (Zoom online event)
DESCRIPTION:An diesem Tag gönnen wir uns\, einmal für ein paar Stunden scheinbar nichts zu machen\, wir lassen einfach geschehen. Wir legen die Handys beiseite (falls wir es nicht zum Teilnehmen am Zoom Meeting benötigen)\, lassen den Alltag hinter uns und verbringen die Zeit weitgehend schweigend miteinander. Wir habe Zeit für stille Meditation (Centering Prayer oder eine andere Form des stillen Gebets)\, Meditation mit einem Text (Lectio Divina) und vielleicht auch eine Zeit abseits des Computers in der Natur oder der Umgebung\, in der wir leben.\nWir werden einen ins deutsche übersetzten Text von Thomas Keating lesen aus der Publikation ‘That we may be one – Christliche Non-Dualität’.\nEs sind keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich\, es erfolgt allerdings keine Einführung in die stille Meditation.\nDer gemeinsame Tag beginnt um 9:00 Uhr und endet gegen 12:30 Uhr. [3:00 am until 6:00 am New York 🙁 ] \nRegistrierung erforderlich bis 12:00 Uhr einen Tag vor dem Event. \nAll times in CET
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/quiet-day-with-centering-prayer-and-lectio-divina-in-german-language-zoom-online-event/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oliver Kintzel/Berlin":MAILTO:oliver.kintzel@centering-prayer-berlin.de
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