Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
2026-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Trinity Lutheran Church, 16138 Molino Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 am–2:00 pm Pacific Time
Join us for a time of stillness, reflection, and deepening in the practice of Centering Prayer. Whether you’re new to contemplative prayer or seeking to refresh your prayer life, this workshop will offer guidance, practice, and fellowship. The workshop will be led by the Rev. Darryl W. Kozak, a Commissioned Presenter of Centering Prayer for Contemplative Outreach and a Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction
2026-03-12 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 UTC | Columbia Theological Seminary, 701 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA, 30031, United States
This application is for Cohort 2026 of the Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction program, a two-year formation and training program for persons who discern a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two months of completing their submission. The application deadline is May 1, 2026.
Please see the link below.

Lent Silent Saturday
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, 91436, United States
During Lent, this quiet morning, free from daily activities, gives participants time for a communal gathering in silence and Centering Prayer. Along with scheduled prayers with contemplative walks is unstructured time for private journaling or reflection, and enjoyment of the beautiful grounds of Holy Spirit Retreat Center. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice.
(Arrival 8:45 am)
Registration online at hsrcenter.com is appreciated, but not required.
A free will offering is gratefully appreciated.
For more information contact Sr. Chris at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or 818-815-4480

Introduction to Centering Prayer via Zoom
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Internet – Online
Centering Prayer is a simple, gentle method of silent prayer rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition. It invites us to move beyond words and thoughts into a deeper awareness of God’s loving presence within.
During this introductory zoom session, participants will:

Learn the foundations and history of Centering Prayer
Explore the theological and spiritual principles behind the practice
Receive practical guidance on how to begin
Participate in brief periods of silent prayer
Have time for reflection and questions

This session is ideal for those new to contemplative prayer as well as those seeking to renew or deepen their existing practice.
There is no cost to attend. We offer this session as a gift to those longing for stillness, spiritual depth, and a closer relationship with God.

Meeting God in the Silence: An Introduction to Centering Prayer
2026-03-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4512 College Ave, College Park, Maryland, 20740, United States
As the new year begins, we invite you to join us to learn more about consenting to the presence of God through the practice of Centering Prayer. Let praying without words, in deep silence and openness, bring you to a more complete awareness of the Divine Indwelling. This introductory workshop will help new practitioners discern if Centering Prayer is the right practice for them and help them get started, and experienced practitioners will benefit from a refresher and connection with other practitioners.
All of our introduction to centering prayer retreats follow the national Contemplative Outreach Ltd. approach, combining short presentations, two Centering Prayer practice sessions, and ample time for questions and discussion. They are open to anyone, whether you have a longtime Centering Prayer practice or have never tried this form of prayer. There’s enrichment and insight for everyone.
Please see the link below to register.

5-Day Silent Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat
2026-03-16 16:00 - 2026-03-20 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Andrew’s Retreat House, WA, 98592, United States
This retreat will focus on deepening our silence and simplicity and will not include videos or other learning material. Each full day will feature almost four hours of prayer in five sessions lasting from half an hour to an hour and a half (including short contemplative walks). Except for opening and closing times, we will observe Grand Silence.
Before attending the retreat, you should have an established practice of daily Centering Prayer for at least one year and have attended an Intensive Centering Prayer retreat. The retreat will be held at St. Andrew’s House at the Sacred Waters Center in Union, WA. Within two hours of Seattle and about halfway between Belfair and Hoodsport, Saint Andrew’s House is a beautiful log cabin-style lodge with panoramic views of Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains.
Cost of the retreat is $800. Your fee includes all accommodations, meals, and materials. REGISTER HERE: https://contemplativeoutreachnorthwest.org/events/. Scholarships available; request on registration form.
For more information about the retreat, contact Pam Wilder, retreat coordinator, pjwilderm@gmail.com.

Flowing Oneness: The Contemplative Vision of Thomas Keating
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-22 | Garrison Institute, 14 Mary's Way, Route 9D, Garrison, NY, 10524, United States
In this eagerly awaited Centering Prayer teaching retreat, Centering Prayer master teachers David Frenette and Cynthia Bourgeault once again team up to explore the late teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating and what they have to offer our own continuing spiritual evolution today.
As Thomas more and more fully embraced his nondual awakening, he began to write and see from a perspective rarely attained in the Christian mystical tradition, significantly “growing” the Christian spiritual roadmap in the direction of his signature brand of “flowing oneness.”
Through teaching, dialogue, guided meditations — and mostly through the practice of Centering Prayer itself — David and Cynthia will jointly explore how he charts this new course —and more important, how he has planted practical seeds to bring our practice of Centering Prayer to the next level.
Practicing Centering Prayer in light of the God of unity consciousness grounds us, more and more, in a reality that cannot be shaken by the crises of separation, disruption, and disintegration we are living through. From greater oneness through Centering Prayer flows the subtlety of contemplative service: God in us serving God in others.
Commuter option available. Please see the link below for more information and to register.

Contemplative Outreach Birmingham 2026 Conference
2026-03-21 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3775 Crosshaven Dr., Birmingham,, AL, 35223, United States
The conference will feature as speaker Rev. Ed Bacon. His conference presentation is entitled “Contemplation Changes Us; Let Me Count the Ways.”
Rev. Bacon has served three churches as Rector or Dean: in Dalton, GA; Jackson, MS; and Pasadena, CA. He is a strong advocate and practitioner of Centering Prayer and has also participated in annual Ignatian 8-day retreats. Now in retirement, Rev. Bacon is currently serving as Interim Rector at All Saints Episcopal Church in Birmingham, AL. His contemplative ministries focus on teaching the unitive and non-dual theologies of Centering Prayer, leading weekly Centering Prayer sits, and teaching a weekly zoom class on Contemplative Transformation. His presentation will describe how contemplation and the energy in community transform us into new beings with a new consciousness. Rev. Bacon is the author of the book, 8 Habits of Love: Overcome Fear and Transform Your Life.
See the website link below for more information.

Being Bravely Yourself: Navigating a Personal Contemplative Enneagram Journey
2026-03-21 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, 6107, United States
This day will be filled with Contemplative Breathing and Awareness practices that remind us of Jesus’ commandment to love ourselves, as we love others. Using spiritual wisdom grounded in the Enneagram, this experiential time will open our hearts, minds, and bodies to our original blessing: being made in the image of G-d. Together, we will discover that Divine Love is deepened in ourselves and our communities when we live our unique, authentic lives, beloved of G-d and part of the tapestry of life.
This event includes sessions of Centering Prayer.
Please see the link below for more information and to register.

Morning of Prayer Honolulu, Hawaii 3rd Saturdays every Month
2026-03-21 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Morning of Prayer
Third Saturdays In Person
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Hawai’i time (UTC -10)
Central Union Church • Women’s Building
1660 S. Beretania St. Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Let us join together to pause in the presence of the Divine in the sacred silence. An introduction to the method of Centering Prayer is provided. While Centering Prayer is the basis of our teaching, all meditation paths are welcome. Books on the Spiritual Journey are available for purchase and loan.
No registration required, donations welcome.
Schedule
9:00 Welcome, sign-in, refreshments, book browsing
9:20 Gather in the circle for Introductions
9:30 Two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer
or An Introduction/review to The Method of Centering Prayer
10:40 Silent break
11:00 One 30-minutes period of Centering Prayer
11:30 Depart in silence or stay and chat a bit
Dates 2025
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF HAWAI’I
(628) 400-2644 | cohawaii@gmail.com | www.cohawaii.org
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

The Welcoming Prayer
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Internet – Online
Presented by Mary Dwyer
As a companion to Centering Prayer, Welcoming Prayer focuses on the disturbances that beset our daily life and allows us freely to acknowledge and surrender their power to God. We begin to respond rather than automatically react to life on life’s terms. As the originator of Welcoming Prayer, Mary Mrozowski, said, “To welcome and to let go is one of the most radically loving, faith-filled gestures we can make in each moment of each day. It is an open-hearted embrace of all that is in ourselves and in the world.” During this half-day online retreat, we will learn about the conceptual background and the method of The Welcoming Prayer, and we will practice it in community.
Meet Mary Dwyer
An early student of Fr. Thomas Keating, Mary has been practicing Centering Prayer since the 1980s. In the early 1990s, she lived at Chrysalis House, a contemplative community in Warwick, New York, blessed by Fr. Keating, with housemates who included Mary Mrozowski, David Frenette and Cathy McCarthy. The community became an incubator of practice and programs in the early years of Contemplative Outreach’s growth. Mary calls this period her “inpatient” or “residential treatment time” that proved to her that a life of prayer, consent, and practice is real, stable, and deeply rewarding.
Mary has given years of service to Contemplative Outreach, Ltd., including as a member of the Contemplative Outreach Faculty and Gift Committee, coordinator for the Living Flame program, and coordinator of the Miami Chapter. In January she stepped down as chairperson of the COL Governing Board. She continues to serve the Finance/Legal Team and the Welcoming Prayer Service Team.
Mary now divides her time between private practice as a licensed clinical social worker and leadership of retreats and workshops on behalf of Contemplative Outreach throughout the US and internationally. She lives with her husband in Erie, PA.
Please see the link below to register.

Lectio Divina: Praying the Scriptures with the Four Senses of Scripture - via Zoom
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Internet – Online
Please join Br. Bernard Delcourt of Holy Cross Monastery and Leslee Anne Terpay as they present an Introduction to Lectio Divina: Praying the Scriptures with the Four Senses of Scripture on Zoom Saturday, March 21 10:00am to 2:30pm Eastern Time. (8:00am – 12:30pm MT). There will be a half hour break for sustenance.
Our time together will include time to learn about prayer as relationship, the simple method of Praying the Scriptures and how the fruits of this practice is manifest in your life. We will have ample time to experience the four moments — literal sense, reflecting – allegorical sense, responding – behavioral / moral Sense and resting – unitive sense of the prayer together.
We invite you to come along to focus on how God has called you to be and live out of the word that God has sent into the world. In the Silence of Love let us make a joyful sound of gratitude and appreciation for the gifts God has given us!
To register please go here: https://forms.gle/itGX7YzpvvHYnZcDA
Zoom meeting link information will be sent to the email address you provide the week of March 15, 2026.
There is no cost for this enrichment event. If you would like to make a donation to Br. Bernard’s monastery here is a link to do that. https://holycrossmonastery.com/donate/
If you have any questions, please email Leslee at co-leslee@comcast.net

6-Day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat w/Father Bill Sheehan
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-29 | Holy Cross Abbey, 901 Cool Spring Ln, VA, 22611, United States
PRAYER IN SECRET
Centering Prayer Retreat with Father Bill Sheehan
Monday, March 23 – Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026
Holy Cross Abbey (HCA)
www.virginiatrappists.org
Berryville, Virginia
• 5 Full Days & 2 Half Days of Silence and Solitude in a peaceful rural setting
• 3 plus hours per day of group Centering Prayer
• Daily morning Centering Prayer sit begins at 5:30am
• Palm Sunday morning Centering Prayer sit begins at 6:30am
• Comfortable single room with private bathroom/shower
• Opportunity to attend any or all of the daily Liturgy of the Hour prayers with the Trappist monks
• Eucharist celebrated with the Monks in the Abbey Monastery Chapel weekdays and Saturday morning immediately following 7:00am Lauds
• Palm Sunday morning Eucharist celebrated with Father Sheehan in the Retreat House Chapel
• Daily group conference Tuesday – Saturday offered by Father Sheehan
• Opportunity for two private individual conferences with Father Sheehan
Email martha@marthajohnston.com for more information and an application form.

Rabbi Jamie Arnold and Laura Berman: Psalms as Sources of Personal Solace, Interfaith Solidarity, Service and Joy - via Zoom
2026-03-28 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Internet – Online
Our Spring Conference is a hybrid presentation conducted both in person at The Center for Contemplative Living in Denver, CO and online via Zoom. Breakfast snacks and a light lunch will be provided for in-person participants. The conference is a community fund-raising event for The Center and helps fund program development, provide scholarships, fuel community outreach and maintain our spiritual home. We hope you can join us.
Description of Talk:
This year’s spring conference, “Psalms as Sources of Personal Solace, Interfaith Solidarity, Service and Joy,” features teachers and musicians, Rabbi Jamie Arnold and Laura Berman, sharing compelling insights about the psalms, practical guidance for contemplative practice, and meaningful small group interactions to foster our sense of community and belonging. We’ll enjoy gorgeous, heartful, prayerful soulful music and, of course, space for sacred silence. Rabbi Jamie and Laura are no strangers to The Center for Contemplative Living, having led sessions (and a seder) in recent years that have been very well received.
Presentation topics include:
Reclaiming Psalm Recitation as Spiritual Practice — An overview of the types of psalms and their uses: poetry, peace (Saul), prophesy and mystical union.
Christian Perspectives — Solitude & Silence, Solidarity & Service.
Psalm 23: Recitation as Meditation — A deep dive into “The Lord is my shepherd….”
Two sessions of Centering Prayer will be included in the conference.
Note: We recognize the tremendous uncertainty and division in our country right now and want to suggest that The Psalms have been a gateway for healing and reconciliation throughout the ages and can be for us now. This presentation will take place in proximity to countrywide protests as well as oppression and violence in numerous places in the world. We invite you to be with us this day to hold it all—together—as we allow the psalms and music to take us deeper into the pain and grief of this time and transform it into love for the benefit of all.
“We are called to this journey not just for our own personal growth, but also for the sake of the whole human community.”
– Fr. Thomas Keating
About Jamie Arnold and Laura Berman
Jamie Arnold has served as the rabbi for Congregation Beth Evergreen since 2005 and is a core faculty member of The Kabbalah Experience in Denver. For the last five years, he has partnered with the gifted musician and prayer leader, Laura Berman to create unforgettable, transformative experiences for interfaith groups. Laura currently serves as the Music Director for the flagship Mile Hi Church in Lakewood.
Recording Note: All registrants will receive access to the Zoom recording link. This recording will be available within two weeks of the event.
Times Listed are Mountain Time, Denver, Colorado
Register using the website link below.

Silent Saturday: In the Way of the Cross
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bethany Lutheran Church, 1609 Hamner Avenue, Norco, CA, 92860, United States
A day of prayerful silence with Centering Prayer and the Biblical Stations of the Cross
Please join us on March 28 from 10:00am-2:00pm (Pacific) for a Silent Saturday Retreat as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week. It will be a gentle and spacious day devoted to quiet prayer and reflection. We will begin with a brief introduction to Centering Prayer (for those new to the practice), followed by a 20-minute Centering Prayer sit. The rest of the day will be held in silence, with extended time for personal prayer, journaling, Scripture meditation, and quiet walking and reflection on our church campus.
Participants will be provided with a self-guided devotional resource based on the Biblical Stations of the Cross, offering Scripture readings and reflection prompts for personal use throughout the day.
We will also join in silence for a simple soup and salad lunch.
Whether you are new to contemplative prayer or have practiced it for years, you are warmly welcome.
What to Bring: Bible, journal and pen/pencil, and an open heart.
Free (donations welcome to offset cost of lunch and snacks)

Our Incarnation Online Time of Centering Prayer (1st Saturday of every month)
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | Internet – Online
Lent is the focus for this Online Half Day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)
@ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10
FREE
First Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices, Visio-Divina (Visual-Art) practices, Terra-Divina (Nature), Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Pulelehua, Liedeke, and Margie welcome all who wish to join us.
Dates 2025( the zoom link is the same for all these dates): Feb. 1 March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7 July 5, August 2, September 6, October4, November 1, December 6
We hope you will join us from wherever & whenever you are! Schedule in Hawai’i Time (UTC -10)
8:45am Room open to for early connections
9:00 Welcome and introductions
9:15 Centering Prayer
9:40 Break
9:45 Centering Prayer
10:10 Break
10:20 Practice and Reflections
11:15 Closing prayer
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=[REDACTED]
Zoom Meeting ID: 921 8585 4158 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Website: http://www.cohawaii.org
Phone (628) 400-2644
Email: cohawaii@gmail.com
All session are freely offered, donations are welcome, no registration is needed.

12 Step Spirituality monthly in-person meeting, Minneapolis, MN
2026-04-04 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 1st Universalist Church, 3400 Dupont Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55408, United States
12StepSpirituality.org hosts an in-person meeting on the first Saturday of the month, October through May, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The meeting focuses on the 11th Step, using Centering Prayer meditation to open us to the presence and action of our own Higher Power. The meeting starts with Welcoming Prayer, a speaker sharing briefly on various topics, a 20-minute sit of Centering Prayer (teaching Centering Prayer to newcomers as needed), small group breakouts, and large group discussion.
There is also a zoom meeting which occurs every Saturday morning.
In-Person:
1st Saturdays, October through May
9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Central Time
1st Universalist Church
Social Hall
3400 Dupont Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Mailing list and questions: 12StepCP@gmail.com

12-Step Spirituality - weekly Zoom meeting
2026-04-04 09:30 - 22:45 (America/Chicago) | Internet – Online
12StepSpirituality.org hosts a weekly zoom meeting (11th Step) using the practices of Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer. The meeting starts with Welcoming Prayer, a speaker sharing briefly on how Centering Prayer has impacted their life, a 20-minute sit of Centering Prayer (with teaching Centering Prayer to newcomers as needed), small group breakouts, and the practice of Grateful Heart.
This zoom meeting occurs on Saturdays from 9:30am to 10:45am Central Time (every week).
The zoom link is: https://tinyurl.com/2p9b4k9r
Meeting ID: 891 6056 9630
Passcode: [REDACTED]

11th-Step Retreat
2026-04-10 16:00 - 2026-04-12 23:00 UTC | Bethany Retreat Center, 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA, 16836, United States
The retreat will offer an environment of solitude and silence in community with time for reflection, fellowship, and 12-Step meetings. We will present an Introduction to Centering Prayer in the context of 12-Step recovery.
The vision of 12 Step Outreach is to pass on the gift of Centering Prayer and related Spiritual Practices to improve our conscious contact with a God of our understanding, wherever there is a desire for deeper healing from anyone in 12-Step recovery. (View their website cp12stepoutreach.org)
Centering Prayer is a simple method of prayer rooted in ancient Christian practice that opens us to God’s presence and divine healing. Some of the fruits you may experience with a regular practice of Centering Prayer include enrichment of one’s prayer life, being able to ‘let go’ in the course of daily life, a non-judgmental attitude toward others, growth in self-knowledge, the ability to live in the present moment, and love and respect for others and all creation.
Please see the link below for more information and to register (scroll down for the desire event).

Living the Questions with Rainer Maria Rilke
2026-04-11 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, 6107, United States
In one of his Sonnets to Orpheus, Rilke invites us to “desire the change!” Transformation was one of his central themes. But how do we find the courage to do this? This retreat invites us to explore his invitation to “live the questions,” and indeed to “live everything” as the path toward that end. We’ll explore his invitation to live into “the Open,” and discover our lives as belonging to “the Whole.” Come to practice doing what Rilke called the “heart-work” of life.
This event includes sessions of Centering Prayer.
Please see the link below for more information and to register.

Silence that Connects the World – Session 2 (via Zoom)
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris) | Internet – Online
Session 2. The Fruits of Silence
Theme: Silence is not empty; it is full of presence. Explore the subtle fruits of the practice.
“The actions that arise from my Centering Prayer practice are the fruits. I notice I have more patience. I am more willing to listen without judgment. I react more calmly when things do not go as I hoped. I have more compassion, inner peace, and joy for life. These fruits were freely given by God as I waited in silence and opened myself.”
— Rich Lewis
Step into Stillness
Pause from the noise of daily life and reconnect with the divine presence within. Join us for an online gathering of centering prayer practitioners—a simple yet profound space for silence, reflection, and shared practice within a global community. Together, we’ll explore stillness, presence, and the richness of the practice in community.
What to Expect
Shared silence and practice
Brief teaching and reflection
Small-group sharing
Encouragement in the contemplative path
2-3:30pm UTC +1 (8am Eastern Time)
Please see the link below to register and obtain the Zoom link.
This is the second of six sessions:
2. The Fruits of Silence – 11 Apr 2026
3. Letting Go of Thoughts – 6 Jun 2026
4. Living the Contemplative Path – 18 Jul 2026
5. Embracing Vulnerability – 5 Sep 2026
6. Healing Presence in the World – 14 Nov 2026

5-Day Intensive Prayer Retreat
2026-04-13 14:00 - 2026-04-17 11:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Prince of Peace Abbey, 650 Benet Hill Rd., CA, 92058, United States
This five-day Centering Prayer intensive retreat provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of silence and community support. This retreat follows the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for an intensive retreat including five to six 30-minute Centering Prayer periods on most days. An established practice of Centering Prayer for at least six months is recommended but not pre-requisite to attend.
The retreat begins Monday with check-in from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and concludes the following Friday morning. The retreat fee of $550 includes a single room (with private bath) and meals. We are limiting the number of registrations to 25 including retreat leaders so each has their own room for solitude. The cost of this retreat has been lowered by $200 per participant due to a grant from the Contemplative Outreach Divine Economy Fund. The fund is dedicated to making Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings in retreats accessible to Centering Prayer practitioners.
Prince of Peace Benedictine Monastery encompasses 126 acres atop a hill approximately two miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Located in Oceanside, California, the monastery offers a serene haven for contemplation and spiritual growth. The grounds include walking paths, Stations of the Cross, and prayer chapel.
The monastery will be serving three meals a day but does not provide special meals. If you have dietary restrictions or preferences you may bring own food to supplement what is served. There is a refrigerator and microwave in the dining room.
Please see the link below to register.

Weekend Centering Prayer Retreat
2026-04-17 15:00 - 2026-04-19 13:00 UTC | St. Mary’s Sewanee, 770 St. Mary's Lane, TN, 37375, United States
St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development welcomes spiritual seekers to the quiet beauty of the South Cumberland Plateau. We are deeply grateful for grant funding that allows us to offer this retreat at a reduced cost, extending an invitation to all who might not otherwise be able to join us.
Please see the link below to register.

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
2026-04-18 08:30 - 12:00 UTC | All Saints Episcopal Church (FL), 333 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
April 18th, 2026 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
8:30am-12noon Eastern Time
Please RSVP by emailing Ann Thomas COSEFLA@gmail.com
For more information, see the event link below.

Morning of Prayer Honolulu, Hawaii: 3rd Saturday of every Month
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Morning of Prayer
Third Saturdays In Person
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Hawai’i time (UTC -10)
Central Union Church • Women’s Building
1660 S. Beretania St. Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Let us join together to pause in the presence of the Divine in the sacred silence.
An introduction to the method of Centering Prayer is provided. While
Centering Prayer is the basis of our teaching, all meditation paths are
welcome. Books on the Spiritual Journey areavailable for purchase and loan.
No registration required, donations welcome.
Schedule
9:00 Welcome, sign-in, refreshments, book browsing
9:20 Gather in the circle for Introductions
9:30 Two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer
or An Introduction/review to The Method of Centering Prayer
10:40 Silent break
11:00 One 30-minutes period of Centering Prayer
11:30 Depart in silence or stay and chat a bit
Dates 2025
April 19
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20
CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF HAWAI’I
SILENCE SOLITUDE SOLIDARITY SERVICE
(628) 400-2644 | cohawaii@gmail.com | www.cohawaii.org
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

Introduction to the Welcoming Prayer – via Zoom
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Internet – Online
“Martha, Martha, you are worried and anxious about many things … but one thing is needful.”
-Luke 10:42
The Mary and Martha story is an example of the focus we can bring to everyday life activities. As the Welcoming Prayer 40-day practice booklet reminds us: “To assist this process, we need complementary practices. Centering Prayer teaches us consenting in stillness; the Welcoming Prayer practice teaches us consenting in activity.”
“The Welcoming Prayer practice is a way of letting go into the present moment in the ordinary routines of daily life. It is used when your needs for security, affection and control are frustrated or gratified and cause emotional reactions. It is a way of turning everything over to God …” Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart
The presenters are part of the community of the Center for Contemplative Living in Denver CO. Over the years they have been blessed through the presence and teachings of Thomas Keating OCSO, and Mary Mrozowski as well as many other spiritual leaders.
We hope to see you at our workshop. May you be open to including the Welcoming Prayer in your invitation to the Holy Spirit to extend the walls of your inner room to all of life.
Time listed is Mountain Daylight Time (Denver, Colorado)
Click the website link below to register.

Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
2026-04-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bethany Lutheran Church, 1609 Hamner Avenue, Norco, CA, 92860, United States
Join us on April 18 from 1:00pm-5:00pm (Pacific) for a time of stillness, reflection, and deepening in the practice of Centering Prayer. Whether you’re new to contemplative prayer or seeking to refresh your prayer life, this workshop will offer guidance, practice, and fellowship. The workshop will be led by the Rev. Darryl W. Kozak, a Commissioned Presenter of Centering Prayer for Contemplative Outreach and a Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
What to Expect:
Presentations introducing the method of Centering Prayer
Guided times of prayer and silence in community
Opportunity for questions and reflection
Why Attend?
Centering Prayer invites you to rest in God’s presence beyond thoughts, words, or images. This simple yet profound practice can deepen your prayer life, nurture inner peace, and ground your relationship with God in silence and stillness.
Light snacks and beverages will be available.
Space is limited to 25 participants
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 15

Directed Silent Retreat
2026-04-19 16:00 - 2026-04-26 11:00 UTC | Bethany Retreat Center, 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA, 16836, United States
Spiritual direction or spiritual companionship is a process guided by the Holy Spirit in which two people enter into a unique conversation. The spiritual director or guide is trained to listen in a particular way to hear where God is present and acting in the life of another. This “holy listening” approaches each person’s life and story as sacred.
Please see the link below for more information and to register (scroll down for the desired event).

Centering Prayer Retreat
2026-04-20 16:00 - 2026-04-24 12:00 UTC | Subiaco Monastery, 405 N. Subiaco Ave., Subiaco, AR, 72865, United States
Give yourself the GIFT of a 5-day Silent Retreat April 20-24, 2026, at Subicaco Monastery, Subiaco, AR 72865.
This retreat is facilitated by Nick Cole (970) 275-1170, or email ngcole42@gmail.com. There will be an abundance of Centering/meditation with some teaching by Thomas Keating and Michael Singer. To register call Lora at (479) 934-1290. Call Nick with any questions. Caution: this retreat may be life-changing! Cowabunga!

4-day Centering Prayer Spring Retreat
2026-04-23 16:00 - 2026-04-27 13:00 UTC | Saint Benedict Center, 1123 Road I, Schuyler, NE, 68661, United States
4-day Centering Prayer Silent Retreat – Spring 2026
April 23-26, 2026
You are invited to join us for the CO of Nebraska spring retreat. Spring is a beautiful time to be at Saint Benedict Center and enjoy the earth’s renewal along with our silent community for time spent in solitude and being reminded of God’s unconditional love.
We begin Thursday with a welcome meeting at 5pm and conclude Sunday after the noon meal.
Registration includes three nights in a private room, all meals and programing.
Cost $355.00 Registration closes Friday, April 10th
