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Save the date: 35th Anniversary Retreat and Celebration August 8-11, 2024 at Mercy Conference and Retreat Center.
Come celebrate Contemplative Outreach’s 35th Anniversary with a 4 day retreat including reflections from Patricia Johnson, our beloved Soul Friend, Contemplative Outreach Ltd Board Member, past Snowmass Retreat Administrator and cook, Mentor and Father Thomas Keating’s team member on the challenges, growth, setbacks, and joys of the contemplative prayer journey. Sunday afternoon celebrates our chapter. More information…
United in Prayer Day – Friday & Saturday, March 8-9, 2024 – 23 hours of Global Prayer on Zoom: a three event weekend
In the global unity of silence as God’s first language, we gather in prayerful, faithful vigil for the suffering of all humanity and all creation. We also honor Father Thomas Keating’s birthday (March 7) and the growing presence of Christ among us with the opportunity to join other Contemplative Outreach Chapters around the world for 23 hours.
Follow-Up Series for Introductory Workshops
Follow Up to Centering Prayer Intro – Six Wednesdays, February 21-March 27, 2024, Gather at 6:15pm, program from 6:30-8pm Everyone is invited to come rest in the stillness of prayer with other striving contemplative companions, away from the busyness of daily life, and allow the mind, body, and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and…
Soul Trekkers – Sitting with Sound and Silence – Saturday, March 2, 2024, 1 – 3:30 pm
Classical Piano and Centering Prayer: Allow yourself to be serenaded by the beautiful sounds of the piano and experience the transformative power of meditation. This event promises to be a fusion of musical brilliance and mindfulness with concert pianist, Daniel Schene. Space is limited. Location in Lafayette Square.
Reminder: United in Prayer Day March 9th
Join other Contemplative Outreach Chapters around the world including Poland, Ireland, former Inmate group, and in the meditation chapel. Please join us to view together at our new location, Community of Christ Church, Kirkwood/St. Louis from 8:45 to 2:30 and continue reading for details on how to join 23 hours of global prayer on Zoom.
Reminder: Fr. Keating 6 video series
This six session series offered Wednesdays from 2/21 to 3/27/2024 from 6:15-8pm is designed to deepen one’s understanding of Centering Prayer and offer support for a contemplative prayer practice after an Intro to Centering Prayer workshop. However, benefits are available for anyone or everyone. Please join us!