BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. 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Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two months of completing their submission. The application deadline is May 1\, 2026. \nPlease see the link below. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/certificate-in-contemplative-spiritual-direction-2/ LOCATION:Columbia Theological Seminary\, 701 South Columbia Drive\, Decatur\, GA\, 30031\, United States CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20250924T174519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T174519Z UID:157519-1777161600-1777679999@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Contemplative Outreach of Northern Nevada - Centering Prayer Intensive Silent Retreat DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nInformation is also available at the CONN website: https://www.contemplativeoutreachnv.org \nFor further information about the retreat or to reserve your place please contact:\nCathy Wayne\n925-586-3627\nsgtmom167@gmail.com URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-outreach-of-northern-nevada-centering-prayer-intensive-silent-retreat/ LOCATION:Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center\, 660 Hwy. 50\, Zephyr Cove\, NV\, 89448\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Northern Nevada":MAILTO:ms_miskulin@icloud.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260427T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20250902T174857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T174857Z UID:157080-1777309200-1777816800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:6-Day Contemplative Retreat DESCRIPTION:“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.”\n– James Finley \nThrough 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. \nAs 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. \nThis retreat offers a rhythm of deepening silence and spiritual nourishment\, including: \nTwo daily input sessions exploring themes of silence\, contemplation\, the Centering Prayer method\, and the transformative journey.\nMultiple guided Centering Prayer periods each day.\nOpportunities for soul companionship\, if desired.\nPersonal time for reflection\, journaling\, walking in nature\, and rest. \nIt is recommended that: Participants have attended at least one weekend retreat in silence and have a regular practice of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/6-day-contemplative-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Sacred Heart Monastery\, Missiezusters Klooster\, 20\, Steyl\, Venlo\, 5935 BX\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Photo-2-e1756835327108.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260502T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20260406T191757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T191757Z UID:161846-1777710600-1777723200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. \nTime 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 \nWhat to Expect\nPresentations introducing the method of Centering Prayer.\nGuided times of prayer and silence in community\nOpportunity for questions and reflection \nWhy Attend?\nCentering 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. \nRegistration Required: RSVP by April 30th to Rosa Rama Rrama@olfchurch.net\nSuggested donation $30.00 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-26/ LOCATION:Maryland CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Yamada":MAILTO:jillprays@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20231212T221816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224559Z UID:139296-1777712400-1777721400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and Visio Divina Flowering ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Online half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)\n @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10\nFREE \nFirst 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. \nDates 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 \nWe hope you will join us from wherever & whenever you are! Schedule in Hawai’i Time (UTC -10)\n8:45am Room open to for early connections\n9:00 Welcome and introductions\n9:15 Centering Prayer\n9:40 Break\n9:45 Centering Prayer\n10:10 Break\n10:20 Visio Divina and Reflections\n11:15 Closing prayer\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09\nZoom Meeting ID: 921 8585 4158 Passcode: 730086 \nWebsite: http://www.cohawaii.org\nPhone (628) 400-2644\nEmail: cohawaii@gmail.com \nAll session are freely offered\, donations are welcome\, no registration is needed. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-visio-divina-online/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_5945-1-scaled-e1702419178365.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="contemplative outreach hawaii":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20251211T221056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T221056Z UID:158747-1777714200-1777723200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:12 Step Spirituality monthly in-person meeting\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere is also a zoom meeting which occurs every Saturday morning. \nIn-Person:\n1st Saturdays\, October through May\n9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Central Time\n1st Universalist Church\nSocial Hall\n3400 Dupont Avenue South\nMinneapolis\, MN 55408 \nMailing list and questions: 12StepCP@gmail.com URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/12-step-spirituality-monthly-in-person-meeting-minneapolis-mn-5/ LOCATION:1st Universalist Church\, 3400 Dupont Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="12-step Outreach":MAILTO:12StepCP@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20250610T195255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T195255Z UID:155862-1777820400-1778245200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:6-Day Intensive and Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease see the link below to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/6-day-intensive-and-post-intensive-centering-prayer-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CCE-6-day-intensive.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20260413T153442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T153442Z UID:162084-1778313600-1778328000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Sacred Circle Dance as a Form of Embodied Prayer DESCRIPTION:“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.”\n– Teilhard de Chardin\, Hymn of the Universe \nDuring 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. \nPresented by Suzi Kindervatter\, former COMW team member and veteran teacher of Sacred Circle Dance\, and Linda Hall\, co-coordinator of COMW. \nPlease see the link below to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/sacred-circle-dance-as-a-form-of-embodied-prayer-2/ LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 110 St Stephens Church Rd\, Crownsville\, Maryland\, 21032 CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Leaping-water-droplets-e1776094385910.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20260216T194623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T194623Z UID:160970-1778317200-1778328000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Spring Silent Saturday DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration online at hsrcenter.com is appreciated but not required. A free will offering is gratefully appreciated.\n(Arrival 8:45 am)\nFor more information contact Sr. Chris at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or (818) 815-4480 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/spring-silent-saturday-3/ LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Chris Machado SSS":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260509T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260509T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20260327T144817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T144817Z UID:161714-1778329800-1778340600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop -- via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking a path to explore or strengthen your inner connection with God at the centre of your being? \nCentering 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. \nThe online workshop offers a glimpse into this practice through short inputs on the method of Centering Prayer\, along with times of silent practice together. \nYou are most welcome\, whether you are a beginner or simply desire to refresh your practice. \nPlease see the link below to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-via-zoom-6/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Online-workshop-e1774622863809.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20260406T173803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174630Z UID:161781-1778680800-1778684400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Practice Soul Friending\, Be a Soul Friend (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Practice Soul Friending\, Be a Soul Friend\nwith Cherry Haisten\nWednesday May 13\, 2026 via Zoom\n2-3pm Eastern Time (7pm UTC+1\, 1pm Central\, noon Mountain\, 11am Pacific)\nFree; suggested donation $25\nThis event will be recorded \nWhen 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. \nThomas 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. \n“[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). \nDuring  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. \n“Every particular thou is a glimpse through to the eternal Thou.”            \n– Martin Buber \nPlease register below. \nAbout Cherry Haisten \nCherry 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. \nAn 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. \nimage credit: mbolina/Getty Images \n\n\n \n \n 5/13/2026 Practice Soul Friending\, Be a Soul Friend\n a Zoom presentation with Cherry Haisten \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Email* URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/practice-soul-friending-be-a-soul-friend-via-zoom/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/flockofbirds.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T090000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20251230T225728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T225728Z UID:159334-1778853600-1779440400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Eight Day Centering Prayer Dual Track Intensive/Post Intensive Retreat DESCRIPTION:The eight-day Centering Prayer dual track intensive/post intensive retreat offered from Friday\, May 15 to Friday\, May 22\, 2026\, provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. The intensive track will follow the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for an intensive retreat including six 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily plus viewing and faith sharing on Thomas Keating’s Human Condition teachings. The post intensive track provides an additional 30 minutes of Centering Prayer with time for daily solitude. \nRetreat leaders: Leslee Anne Terpay and Br. Bernard Delcourt are available for soul-friending. During the retreat\, one will experience integrating as one wishes contemplation and action through silence\, solitude\, community and the rhythm of this Episcopal Benedictine monastic community’s worship and prayer life including daily Holy Eucharist. An established practice of Centering Prayer for at least 6-months is highly recommended. \nMonday check-in is from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Supper is at 5:40 pm. Orientation begins at 6:45 pm. The retreat concludes with breakfast on the last day with optional attendance at Holy Eucharist. \nCost for the retreat is $1135. The retreat fee includes a single room and all meals. Shared single occupancy bathrooms in the hallways.\nTo register\, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone at +1-845-384-6660\, ext. 3002 or email guesthouse@hcmnet.org. The guesthouse office is open Tuesday through Friday. \nIf you have questions about the retreat content or which track is best for you\, please contact retreat leader: Leslee Terpay at co-leslee@comcast.net. \nLeslee Anne Terpay: As a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina\, Leslee shares Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the Christian Spiritual Journey in workshop and retreat settings. She is part of the service team that stewards Fr. Thomas’s teaching for serving Centering Prayer retreats. She is a spiritual director in Lone Tree\, Colorado and a graduate of The Center for Action and Contemplation Living School. \nBr. Bernard Delcourt is the Director of Associates of the monastery. Br. Bernard is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter. He has been a monk since 2004. Before becoming a monk\, he was an investment banker and then a life and business skills coach. He is also a spiritual director and regularly visits seminarians in New Haven to offer them spiritual direction. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/eight-day-centering-prayer-dual-track-intensive-post-intensive-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery – New York\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_3349-e1767135439412.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Leslee Anne Terpay":MAILTO:co-leslee@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T163000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20250610T204445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204445Z UID:155912-1778920200-1778949000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Praying with Creation: Encountering God in a Theophanic Universe DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Church understood the natural world as an expression of God’s creative love. On this day of enrichment\, we’ll explore a Trinitarian vision of Creation as ‘theophanic’\, or ‘God-revealing’. We’ll engage with prayer practices to enter into the love relationship between Creator and Creation\, including practices of Immanence\, Ascent Transcendence\, and Descent. Participants will learn resources for reimagining their relationship with the natural world\, and developing daily and weekly habits to increase their contact with God in Creation. \nThis event includes sessions of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/praying-with-creation-encountering-god-in-a-theophanic-universe/ LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CCE-Spirituality-of-the-Earth.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20240122T225811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224954Z UID:141161-1778922000-1778931000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Morning of Prayer Honolulu\, Hawaii 3rd Saturdays every Month DESCRIPTION:2025 Morning of Prayer\nThird Saturdays In Person\n9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Hawai’i time (UTC -10)\nCentral Union Church • Women’s Building\n1660 S. Beretania St. Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi \nLet 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. \nNo registration required\, donations welcome. \nSchedule\n9:00 Welcome\, sign-in\, refreshments\, book browsing\n9:20 Gather in the circle for Introductions\n9:30 Two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer\nor An Introduction/review to The Method of Centering Prayer\n10:40 Silent break\n11:00 One 30-minutes period of Centering Prayer\n11:30 Depart in silence or stay and chat a bit \nDates 2025\nJanuary 18\nFebruary 15\nMarch 15\nApril 19\nMay 17\nJune 21\nJuly 19\nAugust 16\nSeptember 20\nOctober 18\nNovember 15\nDecember 20 \nCONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF HAWAI’I\n(628) 400-2644 | cohawaii@gmail.com | www.cohawaii.org\n“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/morning-of-prayer-honolulu-hawaii-3rd-saturdays-every-month/ LOCATION:Central Union Church\, 1660 S. Beretania St.\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96826\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/In-person-first-Saturday-artwork-credit-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20260209T175116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T175116Z UID:160709-1778922000-1778932800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Contemplative Outreach Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop held on the beautiful shores of Lake Bloomington Illinois. \nPlease see the link below to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-40/ LOCATION:East Bay Camp\, 24248 Ron Smith Memorial Hwy\, HUDSON\, IL\, 61748\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Contemplative Outreach":MAILTO:acolloto@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20260323T155820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155820Z UID:161570-1779462000-1779624000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Present to Presence: A Centering Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:God is always in and with us—closer to us than our own breath—but we are not always with God. Our harried\, over-scheduled\, noisy lives and patterns laid down in childhood prevent us from simply being with God. Centering Prayer is a way to re-member disparate parts of ourselves\, gather scattered energies\, and connect with the dynamic\, creative God that loves us more than we know. \nCentering Prayer is a way to immerse ourselves in silence and open to God’s presence within and all around us. By being present to Presence\, we open to a dynamic\, ever-creating God\, who heals\, transforms\, and loves us beyond measure. \nThis retreat\, intended for those who would like to explore Centering Prayer or re-ignite their practice\, will introduce the basics of Centering Prayer; offer opportunities to experience the prayer\, walking meditation\, and lectio divina; and explore ways to anchor a Centering Prayer practice in your life. There will also be time to walk the grounds\, read\, or rest. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/present-to-presence-a-centering-prayer-retreat/ LOCATION:Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center\, 53 MILL STREET\, WESTFIELD\, MA\, 1085\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Anne A. Simpkinson":MAILTO:asimpkinson@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T110921 CREATED:20250610T194712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T194712Z UID:155927-1780129800-1780144200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop: In person and online DESCRIPTION:In this introductory workshop\, you will learn the ancient method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. We will cover the history\, psychology\, and theology of the practice. Two prayer sessions and a question-and-answer session are included. \nPlease see the link below to register. $50 offering. Scholarships are available. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-in-person-and-online/ LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CCE-Centering-Prayer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR