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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Advanced Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is for those who would like a more prolonged experience of Centering Prayer and who are interested in entering into the more profound levels of spiritual practice in an atmosphere of silence\, solitude\, and community. \nIn addition to several Centering Prayer periods offered daily\, you will also have opportunities for contemplative worship\, individual meetings with retreat leaders\, walks and hiking\, labyrinth walks\, and time for solitude and reflection. \nRetreat leaders are Becky Hannah\, coordinator of Contemplative Outreach of Western NC\, and Joan Ricci Thome\, presenter of contemplative prayer retreats at the Oratory and St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville\, NC. The Rev. Robert Cook\, Vicar of Christ Church\, Walnut Grove\, NC is spiritual director for the week. \nDue  to the length of this retreat\, each participant should have an established practice of Centering Prayer for at least a year. This retreat is limited to the first 20 registrants. Participants must stay on campus and plan to attend the entire retreat. \nFor more information and to register contact: \nhttps://vcconferences.org/programs \nValle Crucis Conference Center\, 149 Skiles Way\, Valle Crucis\, NC  \n828-963-4453 \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-advanced-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Valle Crucis Conference Center\, 146 Skiles Way\, Valle Crucis\, NC\, 28604\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Hannah":MAILTO:Becky.hannah@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Day of Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:The Psychological Experience of Centering Prayer – This presentation is intended to clarify the psychological process on our journey to transformation through Centering Prayer. \nThe Psychological Experience of Centering Prayer\n	Saturday\, November 23\, 2019\n	8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\n	Jim McElroy \nThe human transformation we undergo in Centering Prayer is complex and multifaceted. We face common questions about how our practice is progressing and our psychological experience of releasing the emotional wounds of a lifetime. This presentation is intended to clarify the psychological process on our journey to transformation.   \nClick here for more information and to register for this workshop. \nJim McElroy is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer\, which he has been practicing since 1996. He has been on the leadership team of 12-Step Outreach since its formation in 2005 and is especially interested in teaching contemplative practices to the recovery community. He is a former coordinator of Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis and is on the Welcoming Prayer and Living Flame faculty.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/day-of-enrichment-9/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Dual-Track Intensive Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This 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\, and to allow your mind\, body and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within.  \nThe Intensive and Post-Intensive tracks feature about three hours of Centering Prayer each day. The Intensive retreatants will also view videos from the Thomas Keating “Spiritual Journey” video series each day. The Post-Intensive retreat features more silence. No videos are shown\, and the retreatants will observe grand silence to deepen the silence and their practice of Centering Prayer.  \nFor more information and to register\, see the flyer below under "additional information". This retreat is waitlisted. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-dual-track-intensive-post-intensive-retreat-12/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Retreat House\, 7550 E. State Route 106\, WA\, 98592\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Ettel":MAILTO:mylesjl@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191116T080000
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to the Welcoming Prayer Workshop \nThe Church of the Blessed Sacrament \n152 W. 71st St.\, Manhattan\, NY 10023 \nNovember 16th\n	9:30 am – 3:30 pm\n	9:00 am – Registration \nLed by Therese Saulnier of Contemplative Outreach \nThe Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. The purpose of the Welcoming Prayer is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in the ordinary activities of our day — “consent-on-the-go.”  \nThe Welcoming Prayer helps to dismantle the emotional programs of the false-self system and to heal the wounds of a lifetime by addressing them where they are stored — in the body. It contributes to the process of transformation in Christ initiated in Centering Prayer. \nTherese Saulnier has been praying the Welcoming Prayer for over 25 years.  She learned the prayer from Mary Mrozowski\, the author of the Welcoming Prayer.  Therese has been praying Centering Prayer for over thirty years and teaching Centering Prayer and other contemplative prayer practices for over twenty-five years.  She is employed as a web developer for a Fortune 500 company.  Therese brings a practical perspective into how to live a contemplative life in the 21st century. \nPlease bring a bag lunch.  \nPlease RSVP in advance as space is limited.  Registration begins at 9 am so that we can begin promptly at 9:30. There is no registration fee. A suggested donation of $20 helps Contemplative Outreach sponsor future contemplative events and training. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, contact Mary Jebara at marytjebara@gmail.com or 973-714-1409.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/welcoming-prayer-introductory-workshop-3/
LOCATION:The Church of The Blessed Sacrament\, 152 W. 71st St\, New York City\, NY\, 10023\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Jebara":MAILTO:marytjebara@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:One-day Centering Prayer Retreat at The Church of Conscious Harmony in Austin\, TX. Registration begins at 8:30 pm and the program begins at 9 am. The morning includes two 30-minute prayer periods\, Lectio Divina\, the option of a Fr. Keating video or prayer period in the afternoon\, several periods of silence and solitude\, and faith sharing. \nPlease bring your own lunch. There is a suggested love offering of $20. Please pre-register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-37/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent mediation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. The effect on those who practice it is an ever-increasing awareness of God’s action and presence in the course of ordinary life. \nIn this introductory workshop led by Tom Ward\, participants will learn the method and principles of this prayer practice and have the opportunity to experience this ancient method in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. \nThe Rev. Tom Ward is the retired university chaplain at the University of the South and now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel\, teaching Centering Prayer\, and leading retreats. \n9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, Saturday\, November 16\, 2019 \n$60 fee includes lunch \nFor more information go to www.stmaryssewanee.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-17/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:May we all Be One: Centering Prayer and the Path of Oneness	November 15 – 17\, 2019\n	Begins Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Concludes Sunday at 1 p.m.\n	$325/$275 Commuter \n“The glory that you have given me I have given them\, so that they may be one\, as we are one\, I in them and you in me\, that they may become completely one\, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me”. John 17.22-23 \nJesus’ deepest desire for his disciples was the transmission of his own personal experience of oneness with God and oneness with all things. He desires for us to experience and to live in this awareness of being One – a state which transcends all identifications in personality and tribe and finds rest in that profoundly silent place in our soul where God dwells. \n\n	What would be the implications if we consent to this Oneness? How does it change our identity\, our sense of who we are? How would it change our daily living – our conversations\, the organization of our day\, our focus at work\, our citizenship\, our relationships\, and our prayer life? \n\n	Join us for a weekend of silence\, Centering Prayer\, and a deepening consent to God’s presence and transforming action. Our retreat will include conferences\, sharing\, liturgy\, contemplative free time in the natural beauty of the Mercy Center grounds\, rest\, and opportunity for gentle yoga and body work. \n\n	Rev. Amber Sturgess is an Episcopal Priest\, spiritual director\, and a seeker on the contemplative path. She enjoys teaching contemplative practices that deepen our spiritual awareness. Amber serves as Rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Carmel.\n	Catherine Regan\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, clinical psychologist\, and Centering Prayer teacher at Mercy Center. She has a special interest in contemplative practices and the benefits of these practices in our individual and collective lives at this time in our world \nPlease register at www.mercy-center.org or telephone 650-340-7474\n	Registration closes November 8\, 2019
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-38/
LOCATION:Mercy Center\, 2300 Adeline Dr.\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A silent weekend retreat is a wonderful way to deepen your spiritual practice of Centering Prayer.  Coming as it does right before the holidays\, the reteat provides us with quiet time to rest before we are preoccupied with providing for others.  The retreat is staffed by members of Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Pennsylvania.  (Roseanne Havird\, Mary Ellen Norpel\, Fran Pool\, Erick Frankhouser\, and Jane Joyce.) \nPlease see the flyer below under "Additional Information."  
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-9/
LOCATION:Mariawald Renewal Center\, 1094 Welsh Road\, Reading\, PA\, 19607-9363\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Roseanne M Havird":MAILTO:roseanne353@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191109T080000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Silent Saturday – November 9\, 2019 \nHOSPITALILTY OF THE SPIRIT \nListen! I am standing at the door\, knocking;\n	if you hear my voice and open the door\,\n	I will come in to you and eat with you\, and you with me. \n	– Rev 3:20 \n8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nBreathe in the Living Spirit of God with Centering Prayer\, journaling and walking a labyrinth. Holy Communion will be served. \n$25.00 donation includes breakfast & lunch.  Please see the flyer below under "additional information." \nRegister online: www.sothumc.org\,   \nemail: jyamada@sothumc.org or call church office: 949 837-2941 \nNew to Centering Prayer?  No experience required\, simply the desire to “Be still and know that I am God” Ps 46.10 \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-39/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church\, 26001 Muirlands Blvd\, Mission Viejo\, CA\, 92691\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Yamada":MAILTO:jillprays@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Advanced Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Reclaiming the Mystical Heart of Christianity How Centering Prayer Can Deepen Your Experience of God\nContemplative Silent Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault and other Contemplative Leaders\n \nReclaiming the Mystical Heart of Christianity\nHow Centering Prayer Can Deepen Your Experience of God\nContemplative Silent Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault and other Contemplative Leaders \nNovember 8-14\, 2019 or November 8-10\, 2019 \nThis retreat provides a sacred opportunity for a large community of contemplatives to gather as a healing presence to the world and to one another. Individually you’ll deepen your Centering Prayer practice with Cynthia Bourgeault\, one of the great contemplative guides of our time. The retreat will unpack some of the key ideas in her highly acclaimed book The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity in Theory and Practice. Emphasis will be placed on the notion of “nondual personhood\,” as well as the method and foundations of the Centering Prayer practice. Participants will see that Centering Prayer is not simply a Christianized form of other meditation methods\, rather a method that has its own specific mechanism to transform consciousness from a narrow to broader perspectives of personhood. \nThis retreat will be held in silence. Each day will include wisdom teaching with Cynthia\, movement practice\, Contemplative Eucharist\, chanting\, and multiple Centering Prayer periods. The retreat is open to practitioners on all spiritual pathways\, the basis for our conceptual exploration and practical work will lie in centering prayer and the christian theological perspective which underlies it. All levels are welcome\, though an established centering prayer or meditation practice is helpful. For those who cannot attend the full week\, we welcome participants to join us for the weekend of November 8-10. \nAs part of the Christian contemplative experience\, Holy Family Retreat Center is providing workshops and retreats to learn more about Centering Prayer and develop a practice in advance of this retreat. It is highly recommended that all attendees new to Centering Prayer attend a Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop prior to this retreat; the more you bring\, the more you receive. \nPlease visit to learn more and to register: https://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/calendar/reclaiming-the-mystical-heart-of-christianity \nThe following teachers will be assisting and supporting Cynthia in her leadership of the retreat: \n\nRev. Matthew Wright\nRev. Bill Redfield\nFr. Michael Holleran\nFr. Bill Sheehan\nAllen Bourque\nMiranda Chapman\nDeborah Welsh
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-advanced-retreat-4/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quiet day away from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at St. Andrew's Abbey in Valyermo\, California.  We'll spend time in Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina\, and some quiet alone time in the beautiful nature setting of the Abbey.  There will also be an opportunity to attend Mass with the Monks of the Abbey\, as well as a delicious lunch and continental breakfast. For more information\, please see the flyer below under "additional information." \nThe cost is $40.00 for the day.  You may register online at https://agapejourneys.com 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-40/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Van Hook":MAILTO:joanne@ocspeakers.com
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SUMMARY:Special Event
DESCRIPTION:11-Step Fest 2019 \nSaturday\, November 2\, 2019\n	9:30 AM – 3:00 PM\n	St. Andrew's Episcopal Church\n	111 NE 80th Street\n	Seattle\, WA 98115 \nA day of fellowship for those practicing Centering Prayer as an 11th Step practice and for those in a 12-Step Recovery Program who are interested in knowing more about Centering Prayer as an 11-Step practice. \nThis year’s festival will feature a talk and reflections by Cherry Haisten on the Welcoming Prayer to support our Centering Prayer practice and continue it more fully into our daily lives. The program will also include lectio divina; shared prayers of petition\, forgiveness\, want and healing; and an Open 12-Step Meeting. \nPlease see the flyer below under "additional information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/special-event-5/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church\, 4512 College Ave\, College Park\, Maryland\, 20740\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Coffey":MAILTO:GordonCoffey@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Day of Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of New Jersey	is pleased to announce the offering of the\n	Contemplative Enrichment Program \nYou are invited to participate in the Contemplative Enrichment Program for those practicing Centering Prayer. Each day’s program includes periods of Centering Prayer\, conferences on the subject matter\, and time for small group discussion. \nPrerequisite A Daily Practice of Centering Prayer \nWhen Saturdays 9:30 am – 3:00 pm\n	Gathering\, Coffee & Registration – 9:00 am\n	Please bring a brown bag lunch \nNovember 2\, 2019 Holy Partnership: Couples Therapy for the Soul Christopher Hyde\, PhD\n	January 4\, 2020 The Forgiveness Prayer Therese M. Saulnier\n	February 1\, 2020 Growing In Holiness Through the Five Universal Shapes Sr. Mary Jo Kearns\, RSM\n	March 7\, 2020 Contemporary Contemplatives and Paul's Philippians Fr. Anthony Randazzo\n	April 4\, 2020 Being a Presence for Peace: Benedictine Hospitality and Community Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaino \n\n	Additional Date: December 21\, 2019 Advent Day of Prayer Fr. Carl Arico \n\n	Where Benedictine Center at St. Walburga Monastery\n	851 N. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ  07208\n	The Monastery is accessible by bus from NYC \n\n	Fee $150 for all 6 sessions \n	includes registration fee for Advent Day of Prayer (normally $30) \n\n	$115 for all 6 sessions (seniors)\n	includes registration fee for Advent Day of Prayer (normally $20)\n	$30 – registration fee for a single session\n	$20 – registration fee for a single session – seniors\n	Payment Options\n	A. Pay in full ($150; $115 – Seniors ) by October 5th with completed registration form to hold your space\n	B. $75- deposit ($50 deposit for Senior Citizens) due by October 5th with completed registration form to hold your space. Remainder due January 4th.  \nFor further information\, contact Therese Saulnier\, 201-436-8256 (Evenings and Weekends) or see the flyer below under "additional information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/day-of-enrichment-10/
LOCATION:St. Walburga Monastery\, 851 N. Broad Street\, NJ\, 7649\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Therese Saulnier":MAILTO:lectio844@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Church of the Assumption\, 29 Jefferson Ave\, Emerson\, NJ \nAN INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER \nSaturday\, November 2\, 2019 \n9:00 – 12:00 \n “When you pray\, go to your inner room\, close the door and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father\, who sees in secret\, will reward you.” MT (6:6) \nCentering Prayer is a method of silent prayer based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. It prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer in which we receive God’s presence within us\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself. \nCentering Prayer is not meant to replace other types of prayer; rather it casts a new light and depth of meaning on them. Centering Prayer is at the same time a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship – a movement beyond conversation\, to communion. \nJoin us in this introductory workshop to learn about – and experience — the practice of Centering Prayer. Appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners wanting to refresh their practice. \nPresenter: Maureen Hanley\, Contemplative Outreach \nFor information\, contact: Cynthia Allen\, cynthiaallen6@gmail.com\, 201-417-3908 or see the flyer below under "additional information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-18/
LOCATION:Church of the Assumption\, 29 Jefferson Ave\, Emerson\, NJ\, 07630-1229\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Allen":MAILTO:cynthiaallen6@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191104T170000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This Friday evening to Sunday afternoon silent retreat is sustained by multiple periods of Centering Prayer\, chant\, lectio divina\, meditative walking\, interspersed with periods for reading or rest. We intentionally create an environment that supports our Centering Prayer practice. \nRetreat facilitators are Bob Delestrada and Charlotte Thompson. \nCost is $225.00
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-10/
LOCATION:The Priory Spirituality Center\, 500 College Street NE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Wright":MAILTO:prioryprograms@stplacid.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191026T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191026T170000
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SUMMARY:Forgiveness Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Forgiveness Prayer and Practice – Join us as we will deepen our understanding of what it means to forgive one another as we consider what forgiveness is and what it is not. \nForgiveness Prayer and Practice\n	Saturday\, October 26\, 2019\n	8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\n	Steve Standiford \nWe will deepen our understanding of what it means to forgive one another as we consider what forgiveness is and what it is not. The day includes the opportunity to practice the Forgiveness Prayer\, a guided meditation created by Mary Mrozowski\, one of the founders of Contemplative Outreach. \nClick here for more information and to register for this workshop. \nSteve Standiford is a regular Centering Prayer practitioner. He leads retreats and workshops and teaches spiritual practices through Contemplative Outreach. He is also a psychotherapist in private practice in Manhattan and Westchester County.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/forgiveness-prayer-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Special Event
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach Joint Chapter Event	Contemplative Outreach Northwest & Contemplative Outreach Puget Sound – North \nWe are all one\n	A day of prayer\, enrichment\, community and fun!  \nSaturday\, October 26\, 2019\n	9:30 AM – 2:00 PM\n	Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church\n	8900 35th Avenue NE\n	Seattle\, WA 98115 \nPlease see the flyer below under "additional information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/special-event-6/
LOCATION:Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church\, 8900 35th Ave NE\, WA\, 98115\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Jankanish":MAILTO:mbjCONW@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191025T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191028T170000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky is  offering a 12-Step friendly Centering Prayer/Meditation Enrichment Weekend.  This is an opportunity to begin or deepen your practice of Centering Prayer/Meditation\, as taught by Contemplative Outreach. \n	Make It Yours:\n	The daily format includes multiple sessions of Centering Prayer/Meditations\, educational components\, silent meals\, spiritual reading\, soul-friending\, free-time and Lectio Divina.  There will be a 12-step meeting on Saturday evening.   Or\, you may choose to create your own experience and spend more time in silence. \nThe Motherhouse grounds are rich in beauty and history.  The campus' 75 acres provide ample spots for contemplation and reflection. \nPlease see the flyer below under "additional information."  It includes registration details. \n\n	 \n	 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-11/
LOCATION:Sisters of Charity Motherhouse\, 5900 Delhi Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45233\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gina Di Girolamo":MAILTO:gi.digi55@gmail.com
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UID:102163-1571558400-1572022800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Living \nOctober 20–24\, 2019 (Sun. to Thurs.) \nPresenter: Mary Dwyer \nThis five-day retreat will explore how our contemplative practices shape our daily life. Contemplative Living is the call to bring the contemplative dimension of the Gospel into our every day\, ordinary lives filled with ordinary activities. \nHow do we lead ordinary lives with extraordinary love? \nWe will share in community extended periods of Centering Prayer\, silence\, and conferences exploring the Welcoming Prayer\, Forgiveness Process/Practice\, Lectio Divina\, and other prayer practices. Our hope is that each of us commits to a personal "rule of life" that supports and sustains our deepest desires. “… Centering Prayer is a life to be lived. Not just a method.” (Thomas Keating). \nPrior Centering Prayer experience is helpful. \nOffering: $275 per person (includes overnights & meals)\n	Deposit: $75 (nonrefundable) \nMary Dwyer is a long-time student of Fr. Thomas Keating and has been practicing Centering Prayer since the 1980s. In the early 1990’s\, she lived at Chrysalis House\, a contemplative live-in community experiment blessed by Fr. Thomas. Her housemates included Mary Mrozowski\, David Frenette and Cathy McCarthy. The community lived according to a rule of life\, and became an incubator of practice and programs in the early years of Contemplative Outreach’s growth. It was her experience at Chyrsalis House – what she refers to as 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 Mrozowski taught her that a devoted life of prayer was the real work of life; what we did the rest of the time was just how we made a living. \nIn 2008 she met her beloved Juan through the Living Flame program. She moved to Miami\, FL in 2009 and they married. Juan recently retired and they moved back to Erie\, PA in July\, 2018. \nMary is currently serving as a member of the Gift Committee of Contemplative Outreach. She previously has served as Chairperson of the Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. Governing Board; member of the Contemplative Outreach Faculty; Member of the Welcoming Prayer service team\, and Coordinator for the Living Flame program. Mary now devotes her time to giving retreats and workshops on behalf of Contemplative Outreach throughout the US and internationally.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-41/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Fedder - Program Director":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191020T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191020T170000
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CREATED:20200513T234818Z
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UID:102161-1571558400-1571590800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Day of Contemplative Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Our Practice\, Our World \nSunday\, March 11\, 2018  1-4:30 p.m. \n$20  \n“The Christian is one who is connected through the heart to the whole of life\, attuned to the deeper intelligence of Nature and called forth irresistibly by the Spirit to creatively express one’s gifts in the evolution of self and world.”  – Ilia Delio \nPlease join us for an afternoon of Centering Prayer and community \nCentering Prayer is sometimes spoken of as the Divine Therapy. We usually reflect on this aspect of our practice in reference to our own spiritual journey. Today we continue our exploration of a wider vision of God’s healing action\, and consider how our daily practice may actually be a channel for the Divine Presence to bring healing to our world. \nThis is an afternoon for those familiar with Centering Prayer – beginners and long-time practitioners. We gather to deepen our consent to God’s presence and action in our world. (Instruction in Centering Prayer will not be offered.) \nOur time together will include 2 periods of Centering Prayer\, a short talk\, a video\, and conversation. \nMarty Badgett is an Oblate of the Camaldoli Benedictine Community. He has co-led extended Centering Prayer retreats for many years\, and hosted many one-day Contemplative Prayer days at Incarnation Monastery in Berkeley. \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 fostering contemplative practices so urgently needed at this time in our world. \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, scientist\, and Centering Prayer coordinator at Mercy Center.  She is dedicated to fostering Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices that help us become aware of God's ever-present love.  \nTo register for this program\, please go to www.mercy-center.org or call 650-340-7474.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/day-of-contemplative-prayer-5/
LOCATION:Mercy Center\, 2300 Adeline Dr.\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191019T170000
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CREATED:20200513T234819Z
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UID:102167-1571472000-1571504400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer\, Introductory Program
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Day \nThere are tremendous benefits to having a daily practice of meditation\, and for Christians the practice of Centering Prayer as a form of meditation can also provide spiritual growth and depth in your relationship with God. Come try it out in this special day of retreat. A full Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop will be lead by Contemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenter\, Mike Smoolca. At the same time\, for experienced practitioners\, an Advanced Workshop will be offered with instruction from Thomas Keating’s The Spiritual Journey. Lunch will be provided (suggested donation $10) as well as snacks and refreshments.  \nClick here for more information and to register for this workshop.   \nYou can also view the flyer below under "additional information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-program-9/
LOCATION:The Chapel of St. John The Divine\, 10 Church Way\, Saunderstown\, RI\, 2874\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Robert P. Travis%2C Head Pastor":MAILTO:fatherrobtravis@gmail.com
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UID:102168-1571472000-1571504400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Prayer \nA Workshop Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Amityville \nPresenter: Therese Saulnier – Contemplative Outreach \nTherese has been practicing Centering Prayer for 30 years and teaching contemplative prayer practices for over 25 years. \nThis workshop will focus on the Welcoming Prayer.  This is a method of consenting to God's presence and action in the physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. Therese will offer a practical perspective and practical advice in living a contemplative life in the 21st century. \nSaturday\, October 19\, 2019 \nMother Josepha Hall — Amityville Campus \n9:30 A.M. — 3:00 P.M. \n9:30 Arrival\, Refreshments\, Presentations \nPlease bring your own lunch\, beverages provided \nRegistration by October 11th – Marie Danaher\, O.P. \n516-233-9278 – mdanop56@gmail.com or for more information\, please see the flyer below under "additional information." \nLive Streaming Available \nWelcoming Prayer Book ( optional ) available for Purchase – $20 \nFREE WILL OFFERING FOR WORKSHOP
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/welcoming-prayer-introductory-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters of Amityville\, 555 Albany Avenue\, Amityville\, NY\, 11701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marie Danaher%2C O.P":MAILTO:mdanop56@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191019T170000
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UID:102165-1571472000-1571504400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop is for those new to Centering Prayer\, as well as those who already practice this prayer.  The practice of Centering Prayer allows us to open to the presence and action of God\, not only during the prayer period\, but also during the activities of everyday life.  It offers an approachable way of deepening intimacy with God and increasing one's capacity to live a fully Christian life. \nWe welcome teens and adults of all ages to this workshop.  In addition to the October 19 workshop\, there will be 6 optional weekly followup sessions ( will choose mutually agreeable dates on October 19). \nWorkshop runs from 9:30 am to 3 pm\, lunch included.  Checkin starts 9 am.  Fee is $40. \nRegister at jesushousecenter.org \nPresenters: Bev Roberts and Kate Burchess
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-19/
LOCATION:Jesus House\, 2501 Milltown Rd.\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19808\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Roberts":MAILTO:bkr92649@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quiet day away from our busy lives.   \nWe'll gather at the beautiful grounds of St. Andrew's Abbey in Valyermo\, California (just north of Los Angeles) for a day of quiet community.  https://www.saintandrewsabbey.com \nWe begin at 9:00 am and end at 3:00 pm.   \nPlease arrive by 9:00 am when you will have a few minutes to enjoy the Continental Breakfast provided by the Monks of the Abbey.  We will then experience a time of Centering Prayer together\, followed by a time of Lectio Divina reading and meditating.  There will then be time for individual quiet exploration of the grounds of the Abbey (Stations of the Cross\, Praying at the duck pond and many other places of quiet provided).  At noon\, if you wish\, you may join the Monks for Mass in the Chapel\, followed by a healthy and delicious lunch.  After lunch there will be more quiet individual time to pray and explore.  We will close the day with Centering Prayer\, then a time of sharing. \nFor more information\, please contact us at Agape Journeys of see the flyer below under "additional information": \nDr. Terry Van Hook\, DMin and United Methodist Clergy   terry (a) ocspeakers.com   661-717-0162 \nJoanne Van Hook    joanne (at) ocspeakers.com   858-254-5175 \nCost for the day:  $40.00  Register at https://agapejourneys.com/events%2C-coaching-register
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-lectio-divina-retreat-2/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Abbey\, 31001 N. Valyermo Road\, Valyermo\, CA\, 93563\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Van Hook":MAILTO:joanne@ocspeakers.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:One-day Centering Prayer Retreat at The Church of Conscious Harmony in Austin\, TX. Registration begins at 8:30 pm and the program begins at 9 am. The morning includes two 30-minute prayer periods\, Lectio Divina\, the option of a Fr. Keating video or prayer period in the afternoon\, several periods of silence and solitude\, and faith sharing. \nPlease bring your own lunch. There is a suggested love offering of $20. Please pre-register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-42/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191020T170000
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UID:102169-1571385600-1571590800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Anyone with an established Centering Prayer practice is invited to participate in this Centering Prayer Weekend retreat. The retreat serves as a way to go deeper in your prayer practice plus time to spend in silence and solitude in community. Several periods of Centering Prayer each day allows time for rest and walking in the Benet Hill Monastery forest in the Black Forest of Colorado Springs\, CO. The retreat begins with arrival at 4pm Friday continuing with dinner at 5pm and orientation at 7pm. The methods of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina will be reviewed. The retreat concludes with a video teaching from Fr. Thomas Keating. Departure on Sunday is at 3pm. \nFall Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat\n	Friday\, October 18 – Sunday\, April 20\, 2019 \nCost: $250 with a non-refundable deposit of $50 due with registration. \nPlease click below on "Additional Information" to download the retreat registration flier. \nRetreat Team: Sr. Therese O'Grady and Leslee Anne Terpay \n–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––\n	Benet Hill Retreat Center Retreat Details: All bedrooms are private with shared bathrooms. Space is limited to 9 retreatants plus the team. Meals will be shared with the Sisters of Benet Hill. Benet Hill Monastery is located at 7600 feet elevation.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-12/
LOCATION:Benet Hill Monastery\, 3190 Benet Lane\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80921\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Therese O%E2%80%9A%C3%84%C3%B4Grady":MAILTO:Stherese@benethillmonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191014T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191021T170000
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CREATED:20200513T234820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234820Z
UID:102170-1571040000-1571677200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Silence & Solitude Retreat w/Father Sheehan in Berryville VA \nAt Holy Cross Abbey Retreat Center\n	Monday October 14 – Sunday October 20 \nHomepage \n \nSee also the flyer below under "additional information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-43/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Abbey\, 901 Cool Spring Ln\, VA\, 22611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Johnston":MAILTO:martha@marthajohnston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191012T170000
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CREATED:20200513T234821Z
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UID:102172-1570867200-1570899600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop	Sat\, Oct 12th at The Church of Conscious Harmony. \nThis is a 7-week course in forming a daily Centering Prayer practice. It will meet Sat from 9:00am to 1:30pm and then on six-consecutive Monday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. \nThe cost is $75 and lunch is included on Saturday. \nPlease pre-register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-20/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191012T170000
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UID:102171-1570867200-1570899600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Day of Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Wisdom of the Gospels – An exploration of the Gospels‚Äô Wisdom Parables will give us an understanding of Jesus as ‚ÄúWisdom Master.‚Äù  \nExploring the Wisdom of the Gospels \nSaturday\, October 12\, 2019\n	8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\n	Rev. Bill Redfield \nAmong the various titles given Jesus is “Wisdom Master.” An exploration of the Gospels Wisdom Parables will give us an understanding of what this title might imply. Using a Lectio Divina approach\, we will unpack such parables as the Laborers in the Field\, the Parable of the Talents\, and others. You will end the day appreciating Jesus as “Wisdom Master” and with a method that gives the Gospels a living meaning. \nClick here for more information and to register for this workshop. \nRev. Bill Redfield \nRev. Bill Redfield is an Episcopal priest and licensed clinical social worker who has worked in private practice in central New York and Maine. He served for nearly 20 years as rector of Trinity Church in Fayetteville\, NY\, before retiring. He has had a lifelong interest in the intersection of spirituality and the inner life. He is the creative force behind the birth of Wisdom House in Fayetteville and is a student of and collaborator with Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/day-of-enrichment-11/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191011T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191014T170000
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UID:102173-1570780800-1571072400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nContemplative Outreach of Central PA presents: \nContemplative Attitudes Through the Practice of Centering Prayer \nA Retreat Based on the work of David Frenette \n\n	October 11-13\, 2019 (Fri. to Sun.) \n\n	Presenters: Roberta White and Nancy Cord-Baran \nIn the teachings of Jesus\, there are prayers\, and then there is prayer—the silent\, loving communion with the divine\, beyond words or ritual. With Father Thomas Keating’s book Open Mind\, Open Heart\, hundreds of thousands discovered the transformative power of Centering Prayer as a form of Christian meditation. Now\, with The Path of Centering Prayer\, Keating’s senior student\, friend\, and adviser\, David Frenette\, reveals the profound depths of this practice\, facilitating a deepening of intimacy with God. \nThe retreat will focus on the contemplative attitudes\, as reflected upon in David’s book. It will also include silence and Centering Prayer. \nContemplative attitudes\, the fruits of contemplative prayer\, are revealed in daily life and we will explore how to foster them. Such qualities as simplicity\, gentleness\, letting go\, resting in God\, embracing\, and finally integrating one’s experience of prayer into one’s daily life\, are paired with David’s Guided Meditations. \nThis retreat is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. \nCheck in is from 3:00 to 5:00 Friday afternoon. There will be an optional video on the method of Centering Prayer (recommended for those new to the practice) at 4:00 PM. \nA reception and welcoming at 5:30 begins the retreat\, followed by dinner. \nOffering: $195\n	Deposit: $75 \nRoberta White has been involved with Contemplative Outreach since 2001. She has led retreats throughout the country on Centering Prayer\, the Forgiveness Prayer\, Lectio Divina\, the Welcoming Prayer Practice and Centering Prayer as an 11th-step Practice. She has served on the Formation Team for those preparing to become commissioned Centering Prayer workshop presenters. Roberta formerly served as co-coordinator of the Atlanta Chapter of Contemplative Outreach and is currently a member of the Contemplative Outreach of Atlanta Leadership Team. \nNancy Cord-Baran is a Spiritual Director\, Co-Coordinator for the Contemplative Outreach of Central PA and a member of the Formation Team.  Nancy has been practicing Centering Prayer since 1998 and has been inspired on numerous retreats with David Frenette.  She is a Commissioned Presenter for Centering Prayer\, the Forgiveness Prayer and 12-step Outreach. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-44/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Fedder - Program Director":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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