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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Half-Day Advent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Half-Day Centering Prayer Advent Retreat  \nSat\, Dec 7th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Central Time; offered by the Church of Conscious Harmony \nThere will be Centering Prayer\, Lectio Divina\, and Silence & Solitude. All are welcome to participate in this half-day retreat.\nThere is no cost. Donations are joyfully received. For more info and to register\, select the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-half-day-retreat-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Office Mgr - CCH":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
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SUMMARY:Trusting in the Mercy of God
DESCRIPTION:This day-long Centering Prayer retreat will be based on the themes explored in Cynthia Bourgeault’s book Mystical Hope – themes that are both timeless and eminently relevant today. Our time together will be marked by chanting\, silence\, teaching and Centering Prayer.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/trusting-in-the-mercy-of-god/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 127 Summer Street\, Lynnfield\, MA\, 01940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henry Schoenfield":MAILTO:info@henryschoenfield.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240612T170924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T170924Z
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SUMMARY:Encountering and Deepening Into God’s Inspiration: A Lectio-Inspired Advent Day of Retreat and Practice - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:Spend an Advent day learning and experiencing how to encounter and deepen into God’s inspiration in sacred scripture and poetry\, art\, music\, yourself\, and your life. Our foundation will be Lectio Divina\, the ancient method of reading\, reflecting\, responding\, and resting in scripture\, and we’ll apply that to poetry as well. We’ll continue with Visio Divina\, praying with an icon created by a local iconographer. Lectio-inspired methods focused on music\, body senses\, and noticing God’s action in our daily lives will round out the day. \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. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/encountering-and-deepening-into-gods-inspiration-a-lectio-inspired-advent-day-of-retreat-and-practice-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240215T201428Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“Bridges to Contemplative Living” leads participants on a journey toward personal spiritual transformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life.\nThis retreat is designed for those with an established daily practice of Centering Prayer who wish to deepen the transforming love of God in the midst of silence and solitude.\nThe weekend will include Centering Prayer\, conferences with contemplative dialogue\, personal time\, meals and Sunday liturgy. \nPlease use the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/advent-retreat/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Ruth Ann Madera":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241123T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240612T171018Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Theology: The Interspiritual Wisdom of Roshis\, Rebbes\, and Holy Rascals - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:From the moment theologians seek to tame God with names and adjectives\, mystics step into the wilderness to reveal the God beyond naming\, and the ethical challenge to which this God calls us. Drawing on the wisdom and practices of the Hebrew and Greek Bibles\, Kabbalists and Hasidim\, Zen Roshis and Holy Rascals\, Fr. Michael Holleran and Rabbi Rami Shapiro invite you to accompany them into the wilderness to meet the One beside whom there is nothing else (Deuteronomy 4:35). \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/beyond-theology-the-interspiritual-wisdom-of-roshis-rebbes-and-holy-rascals-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:20241118T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20241016T165648Z
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SUMMARY:Embracing - a Retreat at Prairiewoods
DESCRIPTION:A Retreat for the Season leading into Christmas\nSponsored by Contemplative Outreach Northeast Iowa Chapter \nIs it time to embrace\n– the movement of the Spirit in your life?\n– a difficult relationship?\n– a path to inner and outer peace?\n– all that has come to you?\n– hope when hope is lost?\n– change when what is seems so comfortable? \nThe “Embracing” retreat is an opportunity to spend “time away” in the company of other pilgrims. This event (Monday at 2:30 pm through Wednesday at 11:30 am) will include structured opportunities for\n– Quiet prayer in the Presence;\n– Sacred Reading of Scripture;\n– Communal Sung Prayer;\n– Communal meals; plus \nFree time for\n– Yoga or Tai Chi\,\n– a Nature walk\,\n– walking a labyrinth\,\n– hand massage\, and more \nRegistration: To register online\, the link below; OR send an email to us with your intent\, and we will send you a form to return with a check for the registration fee. Online registration closes November 4 @ 9 am.  \nFees:\nFull Retreat with shared room: $175\nFull Retreat with individual room: $215\nCommuter: $145 (meals\, no overnight room);\nOne day only (Tuesday) $75 (with no overnight) \nPrairiewoods is at 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA.\nPhoto by Grant Ritchie on Unsplash \nFAQs – Frequently Asked Questions \nQ1: Will there be food provided?\nA: Yes\, there will be fruit\, drinks (coffee\, tea and water) and other snacks available throughout the event. Meals will be served by Prairiewoods staff\, with the option to accommodate people with special dietary needs.\nQ2: Will silence be a part of the event?\nA: Yes\, much of the retreat will include internal and external silence. However\, there will some time for conversation with other retreatants.\nQ3: Can I attend only part of the retreat?\nA: Yes. We encourage people to attend the whole event; however\, if you can only come for one day\, you are welcome to do so. The related costs are listed above\nQ4: Will I be expected to share many details of my life?\nA: No. There will be time for introductions with other group members\, but not extensive sharing. If extended sharing is desired\, there will be opportunities to meet one-on-one with one of the leaders.\nQ5: Is Prairiewoods handicap accessible?\nA: Yes. The Center has all facilities on one level. While there are two levels withing the building for sleeping rooms\, you may request a room on the floor level. Retreatants will need to assess whether the outdoor grounds are safe for them.\nQ6: Is there anything else I might want to know about Prairiewoods?\nA: Yes. Indoors\, there is an onsite bookstore\, an area for meals and snacks\, a quiet prayer room\, our meeting room\, etc. Outdoors\, the wooded grounds provide a space to commune in nature; with an outdoor labyrinth available.\nQ7 If I cannot attend this event\, can my registration be refunded?\nRefunds are possible until 9 am November 4. However\, thereafter we cannot provide refunds because of our contract with Prairiewoods. With this we guarantee the number of participants and associated fees. Refunds will be the full amount minus the Eventbrite processing fee if payment is made online.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/embracing-a-retreat-at-prairiewoods/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, 52233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Northeast Iowa":MAILTO:CONEiowa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20210218T220134Z
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SUMMARY:One-Day Centering Prayer In-person Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Nov 16th\, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time – offered by the Church of Conscious Harmony. Prayerful movement will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Periods of Centering Prayer will be held in the Sanctuary. All are welcome.  \n Bring a bag lunch. Donations are gratefully accepted. For more info and to register\, select the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-four-consents-a-journey-into-the-fullness-of-life-workshop/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Office Mgr - CCH":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20241023T230711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T230711Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Keating: Centering Prayer and Spiritual Transformation - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:“The spiritual journey\,” writes Thomas Keating\, “ is not a career or a success story. It is a series of humiliations of the false self that becomes more and more profound. These make room inside us for the Holy Spirit to come in and heal. What prevents us from being available to God is gradually evacuated. We keep getting closer and closer to our center. Every now and then God lifts a corner of the veil and enters into our awareness through various channels\, as if to say\, “Here I am. Where are you? Come and join me.’”\n– The Human Condition\, p. 38 \nDuring this online retreat we will engage in Centering Prayer\, watch Thomas Keating’s teachings on the emotional energy centers\, and reflect on our own spiritual journeys. \nFather Thomas Keating was a Cistercian monk\, abbot\, spiritual advisor\, and founder of Contemplative Outreach Ltd. Through his writing and teaching he brought the practice of Centering Prayer to the contemporary world. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/thomas-keating-centering-prayer-and-spiritual-transformation-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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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;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117
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CREATED:20240920T212912Z
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SUMMARY:My Peace I Give You: A Centering Prayer Day with the Aramaic Jesus
DESCRIPTION:“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”\n— John 14:27 \nDuring this immersive day of Centering Prayer we will engage with our full embodied being in Centering Prayer as well as chanting\, Lectio Divina (divine reading)\, and body prayers. In Lectio Divina will take a contemplative look at the words of Jesus through the Aramaic language that he spoke. Aramaic has far fewer words than many modern languages\, and each word is rich with multiple meanings. We will explore and deepen some of his sayings and their meaning for us in our Centering Prayer and our lives just as we are in this moment. Come join us on the beautiful Mercy grounds for these sacred practices with others in a sacred circle. \nSchedule (subject to change):\n9:30 Grounding practices\, introduction to the day and themes\, and to each other\n10:00 Centering Prayer\n10:30 Break\n10:45 Teaching and Lectio Divina: Aramaic Jesus\n11:30 Centering Prayer\n12:00 Lunch and Contemplative Free Time\n1:30 Centering Prayer\n2:00 Teaching and Lectio Divina: Aramaic Jesus\n2:45 Break\n3:00 Centering Prayer\n4:00 Close \nLeaders \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director whose offerings include Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices of the Christian Wisdom tradition. She is the author of The Cosmic Web: Hope For Our World Through Science and Spirituality. Find out more at joyfulfillment.com. \nHeather Ruce\, M.A. is a Wisdom Spiritual Director who offers Wisdom Practice Circles\, Retreats\, and Wisdom Schools focused on the expansive Christian Wisdom Tradition. She works within the lineage of Wisdom Teacher Cynthia Bourgeault whom she has been a student of for over a decade. Heather weaves her Masters in Marital & Family Therapy and training in Somatic Experiencing\, Organic Intelligence & Spiritual Direction into her teaching and guidance in various Wisdom practices\, all in service of waking up and putting on the Mind of Christ. Find out more at heatherruce.com. \nCatherine Regan\, Ph.D.\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. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/my-peace-i-give-you-a-centering-prayer-day-with-the-aramaic-jesus/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Burlingame\, 2300 Adeline Drive\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T130000
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SUMMARY:6 DAY (5 NIGHT) CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH INTENSIVE SILENT CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT
DESCRIPTION:This retreat\, called an “Intensive Retreat” by Contemplative Outreach\, provides an opportunity to deepen your established Centering Prayer practice in an atmosphere of silence and community\, away from the busyness of daily life\, and to allow your mind\, body and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within. It has an educational component to immerse you both in the practice of Centering Prayer and\, increasingly\, in the conceptual background of the spiritual practice. \nEach day there will be about three and a half hours of Centering Prayer\, ranging from 20 to 30-minute periods of prayer\, some back-to-back with a contemplative walk in between. In addition\, participants will view 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. Participants can choose to remain in silence after the videos or participate in a short sharing session on the teaching. \nBefore attending the retreat\, you should have an established daily practice of Centering Prayer with two 20-minute periods of prayer a day for at least six months to one year. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/6-day-5-night-contemplative-outreach-intensive-silent-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Placid Priory\, 500 College Street NE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 9\, 2024. 9am – 12:30pm. \nRegistration is required. $25.00 per person includes light breakfast and snacks\nCentering Prayer Introductory Workshop\nOr contact Jill Yamada jillprays@aol.com 949 257-6002 \nThe Introductory Workshop is a deep dive into the practice of Centering Prayer. If you’ve been practicing Centering Prayer for a while or are new to the practice and have never attended an introductory workshop\, we believe it’s essential to your practice. If you’ve attended a prior workshop and would like a refresher\, you are welcome as well. \nWe will learn the background and nuts and bolts of sitting\, consenting\, while taming your thoughts\, allowing God to be God and how letting go to the Lord’s Spirit within is a miraculous work of God.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-20/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church\, 26001 Muirlands Blvd\, Mission Viejo\, CA\, 92691\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Yamada":MAILTO:jillprays@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241109T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241109T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240903T182337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T182337Z
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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. \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 CET. \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-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20241016T163505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T163505Z
UID:149176-1731081600-1731240000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Prayer for Healing and Wholeness in Our Post-Election World
DESCRIPTION:No matter the outcome of this year’s US election\, our nation will face tremendous challenges following months of divisive\, wounding campaign rhetoric. During this weekend of intentional silence and stillness\, we will seek to create a spaciousness within in order to nurture the enduring vision and experiences of the Sacred. This silent retreat will include periods of Centering Prayer; contemplative practices; simple body exercises; contemplative conversation; and quiet time for reflection\, reading\, and walking the grounds. We will be encouraged by the words and poetry of contemporary contemplative visionaries including Constance FitzGerald\, ODC\, Teilhard de Chardin\, Ilia Delio\, Thomas Keating\, and Cynthia Bourgeault\, who echo the ancient prophets’ trust that contemplative prayer\, “can bring within the realm of possibility … the paradigm shifts and transformation required to invent a new kind of earth community.” (C. FitzGerald). While this retreat is intended for those with a Centering Prayer or other contemplative prayer practices\, a very brief review of Centering Prayer will be provided on Saturday morning. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/prayer-for-healing-and-wholeness-in-our-post-election-world/
LOCATION:Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center\, 167 Neck Road\, Madison\, CT\, 06443-0191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne A. Simpkinson":MAILTO:asimpkinson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20200630T010047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T210227Z
UID:106242-1730894400-1730908800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Centering Prayer (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Half-Day Centering Prayer \nWed\, Nov 6th 12:00 – 4:00pm CST  – This half-day Centering Prayer retreat is offered by the Church of Conscious Harmony.  Please join us for a special afternoon retreat at CCH. A light vegetarian lunch of soup\, salad and bread will be served.  \nDonations are gratefully accepted. For more info and to register\, select the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-1-2-day-virtual-retreat/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Office Mgr - CCH":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240819T184405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T184405Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Consider giving yourself the GIFT of a Centering Prayer Retreat at Subiaco Monastery\, November 4-8\, 2024. The retreat will have ample periods of SILENCE\, three prayer/meditation periods per day\, and some teaching on the TRANSFORMATION of the false (or lower) self. A recommended book to read before the retreat is The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. This is not a requirement but I will be sharing ideas from Michael’s material. The monastery/retreat center location is in a peaceful\, pastoral setting in the Arkansas River Valley. \nCOST: private room- $450.00; shared room- $370.00; a $50.00 NON-refundable deposit is required at time of registration. \nREGISTRATION: call Laura or Donna at the Coury House Retreat Center- (479) 934-1290 to reserve your place. \nLEADER: Nicholas Cole M.D.\, who has staffed retreats in Colorado and Arkansas since 1993. He has been mentored by Thomas Keating\, Cynthia Bourgeault\, Richard Rohr\, and ALL the retreatants he has served during these thirty plus years. If you have questions for Nick\, he may be reached at (970) 275-1170 and/or: ngcole42@gmail.com \nA retreat is a wonderful way to strengthen a meditation practice and thus bring more of the spiritual practice into our lives. Retreatants will be best served by having a daily practice of Centering Prayer/meditation prior to attending (please discuss with Nick if you have questions in this regard). Retreatants will be asked to commit to attending the entire retreat. You’ve thought about giving yourself this kind of GIFT…. if not NOW….when? \nARRIVAL: Between 3- 5pm on Monday\, November 4\, 2024. Supper at 6:00pm. Opening Circle at 7:00pm.  \nDEPARTURE: After lunch on Friday\, November 8\, 2024.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-13/
LOCATION:Subiaco Monastery\, 405 N. Subiaco Ave.\, Subiaco\, AR\, 72865\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicholas Cole":MAILTO:ngcole42@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240721T024805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T024805Z
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SUMMARY:Various Silent Retreats - Prière de consentement Québec
DESCRIPTION:Prière de consentement Québec offers three silent retreats in Granby\, Québec: \n3 day retreat: November 8 at 5:00 p.m. to November 10 at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $295.85 Cdn\n6 day retreat: November 3 at 5:00 p.m. to November 8 at 11:00 a.m. Cost is $754 Cdn\n10 day retreat: November 3 at 5:00 p.m. to November 12 at 11:00 a.m. Cost is $1\, 315.10 Cdn \nThe documentation\, explanations and lectio divina will be in French. A moderate level of comprehension is needed. \nFor more information\, contact Hélène Goulet\, goulet.h@gmail.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/various-silent-retreats-priere-de-consentement-quebec/
LOCATION:Granby Quebec\, Granby\, J2G-J2J\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="H%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne Goulet":MAILTO:goulet.h@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240823T214018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T214018Z
UID:147170-1730538000-1730548800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Integrating Mind\, Body\, Spirit with Centering Prayer - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Christine O’Brien and Eric Peter – This session provides you with practical exercises to augment your Centering Prayer practice and maintain a reservoir of connection to oneself and the Divine Indwelling. Simple routines proven to calm the nervous system and focus on the heart can release past hurts and traumas that may exist beyond our awareness. You don’t necessarily have to re-live these events\, or talk about them\, to release them. Christine and Eric will explain the science of how and why these practices work. Then\, we will perform them together so you will leave with practical techniques to help slow your reactionary false-self programs. \nYou will learn: \nAbout post-traumatic growth\nActive practices to integrate into your day to regain your center\nHow to achieve heart coherence and why it leads to inner security and stability\nVestibule practices to use before your centering prayer sit that may deepen your experience \nThis event will include a session of Centering Prayer. \nRecording Note: This event will be recorded. All registrants will receive a copy of the Zoom recording within 2 weeks of the event. \nAbout Dr. Christine (Travers) O’Brien \nDr. Christine O’Brien has been involved with Contemplative Outreach since 1992. As a doctor for 37 years\, she has seen the powerful effects of spiritual belief on health. As a mother of seven children\, she knows the challenges of nurturing a family with loving kindness and compassion. She was the Medical Director of Whole Health Program for the Cheyenne Veteran’s Administration\, where she used research on neuroscience to validate and teach veterans about the human ability to transform mind\, body and soul with contemplative practice. \nAbout Eric Peter \nEric Peter is a practitioner and certified Level 11 instructor of Trauma Release Exercises (TRE). Eric studied directly under Dr. David Berceli\, Ph.D. He has been teaching TRE to individuals\, groups and organizations for several years. As a former active duty infantry Marine\, he was initially inspired to serve fellow soldiers\, friends and family members suffering from the effects of combat trauma. Along the path of service\, he realized trauma and everyday stress are a natural part of life\, and recovery is just as natural and includes the entire human family. Eric offers a unique and practical perspective in the recovery of trauma and the management of everyday stress from his rich practice of yoga and contemplative prayer. He also teaches the Creating Space for Change class. \nTimes listed are mountain time (Denver\, CO) \nClick the website link below to register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/integrating-mind-body-spirit-with-centering-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241102T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241102T114500
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20241011T193410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T193808Z
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SUMMARY:A Morning of Peace and Refreshment - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online morning of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina.\nPlease refer to flyer for information and contact to receive link. \nTimes listed are Pacific (California) time. \nRSVP for link to pcurreysd@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-morning-of-peace-and-refreshment/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pippa Currey":MAILTO:pcurreysd@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241028T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240721T030609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T030609Z
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SUMMARY:Three or Five-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent meditation rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. This retreat is an opportunity to learn Centering Prayer as a way to deepen one’s contemplative journey in the contemporary world. The retreat offers two tracks: \n\nThe three-day track is recommended for people who have not completed the introductory workshop and wish to learn to practice Centering Prayer.\nThe five-day track is recommended for people who have an established and regular practice of Centering Prayer.\n\nBoth the three- and five- day Centering Prayer retreat provide group experiences of silence\, solitude\, and space for optional prayer times with the monks\, including Mass. Afternoons include time for walking in nature and soul friending with retreat facilitators. The retreat experience fosters an ever-deepening level of interior silence and may lead to an awareness of the presence of God in everyday life. \nSchedule: The retreat starts for both the 3- and 5-day track on Monday\, October 28 with check in at 2:00 PM. The 3-day track ends Wednesday\, October 30th at noon\, and the 5-day track ends Friday\, November 1st at 10:00 AM. \nProgram Fee: $450 for the 3-day track and $700 for the 5-day track. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/three-or-five-day-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Monastery of the Holy Spirit\, 2625 Highway 212 SW\, Conyers\, GA\, 330094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241028T030000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241103T230000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240816T174223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T174223Z
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SUMMARY:6-Day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat w/Father Bill Sheehan
DESCRIPTION:Silence and Solitude\nTransforming Silence \nCentering Prayer Retreat with Father Bill Sheehan\nMonday\, October 28 – Sunday\, November 3\, 2024\nHoly Cross Abbey (HCA)\nwww.virginiatrappists.org\nBerryville\, VA \n• 5 Full Days & 2 Half Days of Silence and Solitude in a peaceful rural setting\n• 3 plus hours per day of Group Centering Prayer\n• Daily morning Centering Prayer sit begins at 5:30am\n• Sunday morning Centering Prayer sit begins at 6:30am\n• Comfortable single room with private bathroom/shower\n• Opportunity to attend any or all of the daily Liturgy of the Hour prayers with the Trappist monks\n• Eucharist celebrated with the Monks in the Abbey Monastery Chapel weekdays and Saturday\nmorning immediately following 7:00am Lauds\n• Sunday morning Eucharist celebrated with Father Sheehan in the Retreat House Chapel\n• Daily group conference Tuesday – Saturday offered by Father Sheehan\n• Opportunity for two private individual conferences with Father Sheehan \nGo to event website link below to access application form. Or contact martha@marthajohnston.com.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/6-day-silent-centering-prayer-retreat-w-father-bill-sheehan/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Abbey\, 901 Cool Spring Ln\, VA\, 22611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Johnston":MAILTO:martha@marthajohnston.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240217T144312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T144312Z
UID:142060-1730073600-1730678399@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Enter the Silence: A 7-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A 7-day traditional Centering Prayer intensive or post-intensive retreat\, Monday afternoon to Sunday morning. \nTwin Rocks Friends Camp is a Quaker conference center located in Rockaway Beach\, Oregon. A short walk to the ocean\, there will be plenty of time to stroll the wide sandy beach and savor the views. Those attending a longer retreat for the first time will be able to watch the original Spiritual Journey videos by Fr. Thomas Keating. \nPrerequisite: established Centering Prayer practice for at least 6 months \n$600 tuition includes a private room with private bath and all meals. A private dining room is provided for silent meals. A limited number of ADA rooms available. Twin Rocks can accommodate the following five special diet needs: non-celiac gluten free allergies\, dairy allergies\, nut allergies\, vegetarian and vegan. \n$150 deposit will hold a room. Balance due by September 1. \nPartial scholarships available. \nFor more information contact event organizer\, Benneth Husted\, bhusted@easystreet.net \nTHIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL. CONTACT BENNETH TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/enter-the-silence-a-7-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center\, 18705 Hwy 101 N\, Rockaway Beach\, OR\, 97136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Portland":MAILTO:bhusted@easystreet.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240807T121557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T001106Z
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SUMMARY:CENTERING  PRAYER  WEEKEND  RETREAT: Evolutionary Cosmology and Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Rev. Canon Julian Bull\, Headmaster of Campbell Hall Episcopal School and Katie DesJardins Bull\, MSW\, Facilitator of many contemplative practices \n“The dynamic idea of God that evolutionary cosmology has provided … is a revelation of a higher power in which we are immersed and engulfed\, and can never be separated from\, because we really have no identity except what has emerged in the evolutionary process. Creation … is always happening\, and in a sense\, the being of God is always becoming.”\n– Thomas Keating\, Reflections on the Unknowable \nAll of the great religions and prophets speak to the notion that in order to live in evolutionary times\, we must go within. Evolutionary spirituality invites each of us to use our contemplative practices as a way to go within and connect with God. Modern science reveals nature’s continued evolution to higher and more complex levels of consciousness. Using the Centering Prayer framework of Fr. Thomas Keating\, and the work of Fr. Bernard Lonergan\, we will relate the scientific notion of “emergent probability” to “falling in love with God.” This retreat will alternate Centering Prayer practice with a science-informed discussion of how we may live in this expanding nature and consciousness of God that the evolutionary process reveals. \nWe will be in silence for meals\, breaks\, and prayer time. Periods of Centering Prayer will be included in our time together. There will be discussion following each presentation. Soul-friending will also be available. \nPre-requisite: An established practice of Centering Prayer and a desire to grow in your contemplative practice.\nFee: $350 – all rooms are private ($50 non-refundable deposit required)\n$250 commuters \nFor more information\, please contact Marilyn Nobori at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or 818-815-4480.\nRegister online at www.hsrcenter.com by October 18th with a non-refundable deposit of $50.\n(Silhouette Photography by Greg Rakozy\, Unsplash)
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-24/
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=UTC:20241024T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240727T025017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T025017Z
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SUMMARY:3-Day Contemplative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“CONTEMPLATION is the highest expression of a person’s intellectual and spiritual life. It is that life itself\, fully awake\, fully active\, fully aware that it is alive. It is spiritual wonder. It is spontaneous awe at the sacredness of life\, of being. It is gratitude for life\, for awareness and for being.”\n-Thomas Merton \nThe retreat aims to nurture the soul’s thirst for deepening the contemplative journey\, as a path to transformation. \nThis 3-day experience in silence experience includes short daily input sessions to deepen the Centering Prayer method and foster growth in the contemplative path; various periods of Centering Prayer each day; opportunity for spiritual companionship and journaling; and personal time to enjoy the silence inside the monastery and in its surrounding nature. \nIf you have any further question about the retreat\, please do not hesitate to contact through email. It is helpful to have attended a weekend Centering Prayer retreat or the one-day introductory workshop on Centering Prayer. \nPlease register by October 10th\, 2024
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/3-day-contemplative-retreat/
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=America/New_York:20241020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240603T161926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T190332Z
UID:145031-1729420200-1729423800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:The Spiritual Journey Program for Young Contemplatives (weekly) – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join the COL Young Contemplatives community for weekly gatherings exploring the essential teachings of Thomas Keating. \nThe Spiritual Journey program is a series of teachings structured in five parts. The program consists of 100 videos\, all of which are accessible online.\nThese teachings provide a backbone for the contemplative life and the psychological background for the work of Centering Prayer in the formation of our spiritual lives. \nBeginning Saturday\, July 13th 2024\, facilitators from our Young Contemplatives community will hold space for our 40s and under community to journey together through the program. \nEach Saturday for one hour\, 10:30am – 11:30am (Eastern Time US) a facilitator will guide a small group through the program. The hour will consist of a short Centering Prayer sit\, viewing of the video teaching from the week’s session\, followed by a time of faith sharing and discussion around the week’s themes. \nThese are open\, drop-in meetings. No pre-registration is required. Anyone is welcome to join as often as possible! We recognize it may not be feasible to come every Saturday but do encourage you to follow along with the sessions\, viewing the videos for the previous week(s) you may have missed. \nWe ask that those who join do so with their camera-on. The Zoom space will be monitored by the facilitator(s) to create a sacred and safe space. If you are not able to be fully present and participatory with your camera on we kindly ask that you complete the session on your own and join us another week! \nClick here to join the Zoom sessions.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-spiritual-journey-program-for-young-contemplatives-weekly-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colleen Thomas - COL Diversity Outreach Coordinator":MAILTO:colleen@coutreach.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240823T214323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T214323Z
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SUMMARY:Cynthia Bourgeault:  ​God ‘n Me: Thomas Keating’s Lifelong Love Affair with God - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:In her first teaching from her soon-to-be published book\, “Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic\,” Cynthia will guide us through Thomas’s evolving concept of God\, illuminating Keating’s remarkable spiritual development in the final stages of his spiritual journey. Cynthia will be sharing from her perspective as a disciple of Keating’s teachings as well as her personal experiences and close study of his late works. Topics in her talk will include: \nKeating’s increasing engagement with non-dual spiritual practice\nHis contributions to interspiritual dialogue\nThe evolution of his early teaching on the movement from “false self” to “true self\,” to that from “true self” to “no self”\nHis final “dark night of the spirit” and passage through death\nNew evidence that he never left Christianity but carried it with him to new places\nThis talk will inspire your own spiritual journey as a modern mystic\, at home and at peace in the universe. \nThis is a hybrid presentation being conducted both in person at The Center for Contemplative Living in Denver\, CO and Online via Zoom videoconference. \nTimes listed are mountain time. (Denver\, CO) \nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/cynthia-bourgeault-god-n-me-thomas-keatings-lifelong-love-affair-with-god-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T130000
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240524T191654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T191800Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20230929T165018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T165018Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172209
CREATED:20240916T184000Z
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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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