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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;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
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CREATED:20240522T164809Z
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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/Denver:20240928T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T234500
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20230803T191255Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241013T130000
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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:20241011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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=UTC:20241011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240506T192954Z
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=Europe/Paris:20241011T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240727T025605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T025605Z
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:20241011T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T163000
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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:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240922T221537Z
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=America/New_York:20241012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240613T123657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T124542Z
UID:145346-1728734400-1728743400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
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=America/Halifax:20241015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240916T184000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T184052Z
UID:147612-1728984600-1729006200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
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=UTC:20241016T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20230929T165018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T165018Z
UID:138014-1729090800-1729782000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
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=UTC:20241017T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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:20241018T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240716T000650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T000650Z
UID:146049-1729267200-1729872000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
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=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20241002T170323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T170323Z
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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:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240823T214323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T214323Z
UID:147153-1729328400-1729350000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
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/New_York:20241020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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/
LOCATION:Venlo
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:20241024T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240727T025017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T025017Z
UID:146289-1729789200-1730037600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
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=UTC:20241025T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240217T144312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T144312Z
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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:20241028T030000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241103T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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;TZID=UTC:20241028T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240721T030609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T030609Z
UID:146110-1730102400-1730480400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
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=America/Denver:20241102T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241102T114500
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20241011T193410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T193808Z
UID:148441-1730537100-1730547900@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20240823T214018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T214018Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20241103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
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;TZID=UTC:20241108T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T002447
CREATED:20241016T163505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T163505Z
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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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