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First Things
Morning Centering Prayer for Peace
7:00 AM CT, DAILY Sustaining the intention of peace for the Twin Cities,
we hold prayerful silence together, in unity, in love and support for all people in our communities. Hosted by facilitators from the Minnesota Contemplative Outreach community A Love Unflinching:
Keeping Vigil in a Broken World Afternoon Mini-Retreat with Vincent Pizzuto Saturday February 26th 1:00-4:00 p.m., via Zoom To learn more and register, click here. Welcoming Prayer Introductory Workshop
Sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin (COSEW) Sessions on Saturday mornings or Monday evenings in February. To learn more and register, click here. Thursday Evening Centering Prayer
7:00 PM CT, Thursdays Zoom: https://meditationchapel.org/peace-chapel/ Facilitated by Laurie Erickson 
Looking for a way to hold silence in community
AND remain attentive to compassionate social distancing? Click here to join the worldwide community that is practicing Centering Prayer online, together. |
Sunday Gatherings
"Meditations on the Parables of Jesus" Author: Fr. Thomas Keating Sundays from January 9, 2022 to February 27, 2022 8:00 - 9:00 AM CT During the week before each gathering, participants will read one chapter (usually about 5-10 pages) from Fr. Keating’s “Meditations on the Parables of Jesus” at their own pace. During the Sunday gathering, we will share inspiration we received from the readings, and check in with one another on our spiritual journey. All are welcome.
(This is the same link as is used for the 7:00 a.m.
Morning Centering Prayer for Peace) Meditations on the Parables of Jesus, by Thomas Keating, available through Contemplative Outreach, and Amazon Part I: God Dwells in the Ordinary January 9: The Publican and Pharisee (p. 2) January 16: The Mustard Seed (p. 5-12) January 23: The Lost Coin (p. 13-18) January 30: The Leaven I (p. 19-24) February 6: The Leaven II (p. 25-29) February 13: The Leaven III (p. 30-35) February 20: The Leaven IV (p. 36-40) February 27: The Barren Fig Tree (p. 41-49) Returning to In-Person Meetings?
Please let us know if your group is resuming in-person meetings so that we can update your listing. Contact Mark Thiel or Adam Gordon. |
Welcome
- We are an ecumenical group of women and men volunteers ministering together to support and nurture the practitioners of Centering Prayer in Minnesota. We do this by providing teachers, sharing resources and building community.
- Centering Prayer is an ancient form of Christian meditation that deepens a practitioner's relationship with God.
- Minnesota Contemplative Outreach is one of more than 120 chapters in 53 countries formed by National Contemplative Outreach, Ltd., a worldwide spiritual network that provides support and resources for Centering Prayer Practitioners.
- We have 21 teachers offering introductory classes, retreats and other enrichment opportunities throughout the year. We also support Centering Prayer groups throughout the state.
- Please contact us if you have submissions for our blog, Presence & Action; are forming a new group; or would like to announce an upcoming event.