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, 2026-05-02 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

Introduction to Centering Prayer
2026-04-25 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Trinity Lutheran Church, 16138 Molino Drive, Victorville, CA, 92395, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 25 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, Regional Assistant to the Bishop for the Inland Region, and a Commissioned Presenter of Centering Prayer for Contemplative Outreach.
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.
Space is limited to 25 participants
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 22

Contemplative Outreach of Northern Nevada - Centering Prayer Intensive Silent Retreat
2026-04-26 - 2026-05-01 | Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, 660 Hwy. 50, Zephyr Cove, NV, 89448, United States
Contemplative Outreach of Northern Nevada (CONN) is hosting an Intensive silent retreat. The retreat begins Sunday April 26 and ends Friday May 1, 2026. Check in begins at 4pm Sunday 4/26. The retreat concludes Friday at 12 Noon, with a celebratory lunch.
The retreat will be held at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center. The web address is https://www.zephyrpoint.org if you would like additional information about the center.
Information is also available at the CONN website: https://www.contemplativeoutreachnv.org
For further information about the retreat or to reserve your place please contact:
Cathy Wayne
925-586-3627
sgtmom167@gmail.com

6-Day Contemplative Retreat
2026-04-27 17:00 - 2026-05-03 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Sacred Heart Monastery, Missiezusters Klooster, 20, Steyl, Venlo, 5935 BX, Netherlands
“Here, in this unforeseen defencelessness, is granted the contemplative experience… that the present moment, just the way it is, is already, in its deepest actuality, the fullness of union with God we seek.”
– James Finley
Through the practice of Centering Prayer, we open ourselves to the ongoing process of transformation—within ourselves and in our relationships with others and with all of Creation.
As we remain faithful to this practice, a compassionate way of seeing and being begins to unfold. It creates space for the soul’s natural sense of awe and wonder to be rekindled, allowing us to experience creation with renewed reverence.
This retreat offers a rhythm of deepening silence and spiritual nourishment, including:
Two daily input sessions exploring themes of silence, contemplation, the Centering Prayer method, and the transformative journey.
Multiple guided Centering Prayer periods each day.
Opportunities for soul companionship, if desired.
Personal time for reflection, journaling, walking in nature, and rest.
It is recommended that: Participants have attended at least one weekend retreat in silence and have a regular practice of Centering Prayer.
Please see the link below for more information and to register.

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
2026-05-02 08:30 - 12:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | PA
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 Jill Yamada, a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer for Contemplative Outreach.
Time and Place: Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop May 2, 2026. 8:30 – 12:00 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church – 105 N. La Esperanza, San Clemente, CA
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.
Registration Required: RSVP by April 30th to Rosa Rama Rrama@olfchurch.net
Suggested donation $30.00

Centering Prayer and Visio Divina Flowering ONLINE
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | Internet – Online
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 2024 ( the zoom link is the same for all these dates): March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7
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 Visio Divina 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.

6-Day Intensive and Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
2026-05-03 15:00 - 2026-05-08 13:00 (America/New_York) | Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, 6107, United States
This retreat offers two tracks simultaneously: intensive and post-intensive. Everyone attending will share three sets of two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer, daily. The intensive retreat will hear and discuss teachings based on Fr. Thomas Keating’s The Spiritual Journey. Instead of teachings, the post-intensive retreat includes an additional hour of Centering Prayer each day. You choose the track that works best for you. Lectio Divina will be offered daily, as well as optional soul-friending with the staff. Silence is maintained throughout the retreat.
Please see the link below to register.

Sacred Circle Dance as a Form of Embodied Prayer
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 110 St Stephens Church Rd, Crownsville, Maryland, 21032
“God is not remote from us; . . . on the contrary, at every moment God awaits us in the activity, the work to be done, which every moment brings.”
– Teilhard de Chardin, Hymn of the Universe
During this in-person half-day retreat we’ll introduce contemplative dances from the Sacred Circle Dance tradition. These simple movements, done in a group setting, can help us unite mind, heart, and body to deepen our prayer practice. Together we’ll explore how the combination of music and movement can be a companion to Centering Prayer, in which we open our hearts to consent to God’s presence and action within us.
Presented by Suzi Kindervatter, former COMW team member and veteran teacher of Sacred Circle Dance, and Linda Hall, co-coordinator of COMW.
Please see the link below to register.

Spring Silent Saturday
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, 91436, United States
In this season of new life and promise, it is good to take a quiet morning for Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The day provides time for communal prayers with contemplative walks, and time for private journaling, reflection, and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Holy Spirit Retreat Center. All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice.
Registration online at hsrcenter.com is appreciated but not required. A free will offering is gratefully appreciated.
(Arrival 8:45 am)
For more information contact Sr. Chris at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or (818) 815-4480

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop -- via Zoom
2026-05-09 12:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Internet – Online
Are you seeking a path to explore or strengthen your inner connection with God at the centre of your being?
Centering Prayer is a practice that leads to contemplation by opening oneself to God’s love, healing, and inner goodness; moreover, it nurtures the soul’s desire to grow in kindness and compassion towards all.
The online workshop offers a glimpse into this practice through short inputs on the method of Centering Prayer, along with times of silent practice together.
You are most welcome, whether you are a beginner or simply desire to refresh your practice.
Please see the link below to register.

Practice Soul Friending, Be a Soul Friend (via Zoom)
2026-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Internet – Online
Practice Soul Friending, Be a Soul Friend
with Cherry Haisten
Wednesday May 13, 2026 via Zoom
2-3pm Eastern Time (7pm UTC+1, 1pm Central, noon Mountain, 11am Pacific)
Free; suggested donation $25
This event will be recorded
When it’s hard to know where we are on the spiritual journey, hard to hear the still small voice, hard to consent to God’s presence and action, a companion—a soul friend—can help. In the Contemplative Outreach community and in small groups of Centering Prayer practitioners, soul friending has always played a role.
Thomas Keating hoped that all Centering Prayer groups would evolve into soul friending groups in which participants could experience friendship as “a step toward the love and knowledge of God.” Aelred of Rievaulx called this kind of companioning “spiritual friendship.” In a developing relationship, friendship may lead to intimacy, to the deep knowledge of the Divine at the center of all creation. The practice of Centering Prayer opens us to a deeper awareness of the Divine through our repeated consent; in a group we can practice consenting to the presence and action of God in each other. The fruit of this practice may be an increased ability to see through the surface to the Christ within our companions and ultimately within each human being.
“[T]he awareness of the deepest level in us is also an awareness of the deepest level in everyone else,” wrote Thomas Keating in Open Mind, Open Heart. “The insight into Christ dwelling in every other person enables one to express charity toward others . . . . Instead of seeing only someone’s personality, race, nationality, gender, status, or characteristics (which you like or do not like), you see what is deepest—one’s union . . . with Christ” (103).
During this hour, we will explore a method for practicing soul friending, the important roles of both speaker and listener in a group, and the fruits that ripple out from our practice. There will also be a time for questions and comments. There is much to explore about soul friending beyond this brief time, but may you leave inspired to practice soul friending on your own and to share the practice with companions.
“Every particular thou is a glimpse through to the eternal Thou.”
– Martin Buber
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About Cherry Haisten
Cherry is a longtime presenter of workshops on Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer, which she has regularly practiced for over three decades. She has led workshops and retreats in many places around the U.S. and in British Columbia. With her colleagues on the Welcoming Prayer Service Team, she worked to compose materials for the Spirituality and Practice online Welcoming Prayer courses and contributes to the Welcoming Prayer team’s writing projects.
An English major and former writing instructor, Cherry went back to school in middle age for a Master of Arts in Transforming Spirituality at Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry. At this Jesuit school, her program included an emphasis on Ignatian direction and discernment. Combining this training with her study of the contemplative dimension of the Gospel and Benedictine spirituality has been a joy. Through Living Flame and other programs, Cherry is delighted to pass on to other seekers something of what she has been blessed to receive.
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5/13/2026 Practice Soul Friending, Be a Soul Friend
a Zoom presentation with Cherry Haisten

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