All-Chapter Gathering
Saturday, October 7
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Lunch will be provided!)
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
Mahtomedi, MN (map)
Saturday, October 7
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Lunch will be provided!)
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
Mahtomedi, MN (map)
We are prayerfully gathering for a time of fellowship, gratitude, and visioning.
Our main business is to enter into conversation about our Minnesota Chapter:
Just by being a practitioner of Centering Prayer and experiencing the fruits of the practice, you are an important member of MN Contemplative Outreach.
We are all custodians of this chapter.
We lovingly request your presence at the All Chapter Gathering,
to be part of how the Holy Spirit moves through and among us.
Prior to our day of gathering, we invite you to prayerfully discern:
Tentative Schedule:
8:30 Registration; Coffee & Tea; Connecting with friends, old & new
9:00 Welcome
9:10 Centering Prayer
9:30 Small Group Conversations
10:45 Large Group feedback
11:15 Vision Team Proposal for new Servant Leadership Structure
12:00 Catered Lunch
1:00 Theological Principles for CO
1:15 Update on Contemplative Outreach -national/international – Carol Quest
1:45 Small Group Conversations: We Are All Custodians
3:00 Benediction
Our main business is to enter into conversation about our Minnesota Chapter:
- How we've been blessed in recent years
- How our volunteer service structure is changing
- How we envision the future of the chapter
Just by being a practitioner of Centering Prayer and experiencing the fruits of the practice, you are an important member of MN Contemplative Outreach.
We are all custodians of this chapter.
We lovingly request your presence at the All Chapter Gathering,
to be part of how the Holy Spirit moves through and among us.
Prior to our day of gathering, we invite you to prayerfully discern:
- How has the chapter supported your practice?
- How could the chapter serve you better?
- How might you take a more active role in the chapter?
- What personal gifts might you share as we change and grow?
Tentative Schedule:
8:30 Registration; Coffee & Tea; Connecting with friends, old & new
9:00 Welcome
9:10 Centering Prayer
9:30 Small Group Conversations
- How do you currently practice Centering Prayer (individually, group, in person, online)?
- What has surprised you about the practice of Centering Prayer?
- How aware and involved are you regarding MNCO?
- What do you appreciate about the work of the chapter?
- What activities or enrichment organized by MNCO would help you deepen your CP practice?
- How might MNCO strengthen its ministry?
10:45 Large Group feedback
11:15 Vision Team Proposal for new Servant Leadership Structure
12:00 Catered Lunch
1:00 Theological Principles for CO
1:15 Update on Contemplative Outreach -national/international – Carol Quest
1:45 Small Group Conversations: We Are All Custodians
- What gifts could you share to support the practice of Centering Prayer in Minnesota?
- Where might you be moved to connect with others in service?
3:00 Benediction
12-Step Spirituality Workshops 2023-24
Explore Centering Prayer
and deepen your daily practice of Step 11
Saturdays, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Each zoom session includes:
• Welcome to newcomers
• Welcoming Prayer
• Centering Prayer meditation guidelines
• One 20-minute Centering Prayer
• Speaker sharing 5 minutes on their spiritual journey of recovery
• Small group discussions
• Grateful Heart Practice
For further information or to register,
visit the website at 12stepspirituality.org.
• Welcome to newcomers
• Welcoming Prayer
• Centering Prayer meditation guidelines
• One 20-minute Centering Prayer
• Speaker sharing 5 minutes on their spiritual journey of recovery
• Small group discussions
• Grateful Heart Practice
For further information or to register,
visit the website at 12stepspirituality.org.
Contemplative Outreach Presenter Formation For Centering Prayer
Sophia Center, Atchison, Kansas
September 19 - 22, 2023
Facilitated by Contemplative Outreach Presenter Formation Service Team
The vision of Contemplative Outreach states, “We embrace the process of transformation in Christ, both in ourselves and in others, through the practice of Centering Prayer.” Please join us for this spiritual retreat that offers CO’s first step of
Formation Training that will enable you to become a commissioned presenter, as well as grow a deeper understanding and enrichment of the practice. Enrollment in this retreat requires an interview and application.
For an introductory conversation and application please contact:
Robert Carr, Cathy Christiansen, or Diane Boruff
Upon acceptance, registration and payment links will be emailed to applicants.
Cost: $400
Deposit: $100 at time of registration with balance paid by September 5.
Sophia Center, Atchison, Kansas
September 19 - 22, 2023
Facilitated by Contemplative Outreach Presenter Formation Service Team
The vision of Contemplative Outreach states, “We embrace the process of transformation in Christ, both in ourselves and in others, through the practice of Centering Prayer.” Please join us for this spiritual retreat that offers CO’s first step of
Formation Training that will enable you to become a commissioned presenter, as well as grow a deeper understanding and enrichment of the practice. Enrollment in this retreat requires an interview and application.
For an introductory conversation and application please contact:
Robert Carr, Cathy Christiansen, or Diane Boruff
Upon acceptance, registration and payment links will be emailed to applicants.
Cost: $400
Deposit: $100 at time of registration with balance paid by September 5.
10 Day Silent Retreat
Christ The King Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN
June 18 - 27, 2024
Facilitated by Contemplative Outreach of Colorado - Snowmass
This will be a hybrid retreat, offering an intensive retreat (for those with at least 6 months of practice on board) and a post retreat (increased silence and solitude) simultaneously. Mass will be available daily.
The cost of the retreat is $1500 which includes 3 nutritious meals a day (mostly vegetarian) and single accommodation. Double accommodation rooms are available for slightly less cost.
Christ The King Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN
June 18 - 27, 2024
Facilitated by Contemplative Outreach of Colorado - Snowmass
This will be a hybrid retreat, offering an intensive retreat (for those with at least 6 months of practice on board) and a post retreat (increased silence and solitude) simultaneously. Mass will be available daily.
The cost of the retreat is $1500 which includes 3 nutritious meals a day (mostly vegetarian) and single accommodation. Double accommodation rooms are available for slightly less cost.
Labyrinth Walk and Contemplative Meditation
First Saturday of each month (beginning March 4th)
St. Edward the Confessor Church
865 N Ferndale Road
Wayzata, MN 55391 (map)
9:30 a.m. – Gathering, Coffee, Conversation
10:00 a.m. – Lectio Divina, Centering Prayer, Walking the Labyrinth
Beginning March 4th, St Edward the Confessor Church in Wayzata will host a Labyrinth Walk and Contemplative Meditation on the first Saturday of each month. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Those who wish may walk the labyrinth in the sanctuary. At 10 a.m. we will meet in the center of the labyrinth for Lectio Divina, followed by twenty minutes of Centering Prayer. At the conclusion, we will walk the labyrinth silently from the center back out to the gathering room for a second cup of coffee before embracing our Saturday. Contemplative Meditation is suitable for all faiths, and every seeker is welcome to walk with us on their spiritual journey.
First Saturday of each month (beginning March 4th)
St. Edward the Confessor Church
865 N Ferndale Road
Wayzata, MN 55391 (map)
9:30 a.m. – Gathering, Coffee, Conversation
10:00 a.m. – Lectio Divina, Centering Prayer, Walking the Labyrinth
Beginning March 4th, St Edward the Confessor Church in Wayzata will host a Labyrinth Walk and Contemplative Meditation on the first Saturday of each month. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Those who wish may walk the labyrinth in the sanctuary. At 10 a.m. we will meet in the center of the labyrinth for Lectio Divina, followed by twenty minutes of Centering Prayer. At the conclusion, we will walk the labyrinth silently from the center back out to the gathering room for a second cup of coffee before embracing our Saturday. Contemplative Meditation is suitable for all faiths, and every seeker is welcome to walk with us on their spiritual journey.
Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery
The community of sisters at the Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery have long supported Centering Prayer in Minnesota. Through programs and prayer, they have created a most sacred space that invites us all to a deeper relationship with the Divine.
All sessions take place at the Benedictine Center (map).
You can register online, call Guest Services at 651-777-7251,
or send an email (benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org) for more information.
Taize Prayer (Suspended during the pandemic)
Third Fridays of each month, 7 to 8 p.m., no charge. This hour of quiet, simple, gentle communal prayer requires no previous experience, yet is so rich that people come every month. Come and pray for peace in God's presence.
Check the Groups Page for the weekly Centering Prayer Group led by Sister Virginia Matter every Wednesday morning.
The community of sisters at the Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery have long supported Centering Prayer in Minnesota. Through programs and prayer, they have created a most sacred space that invites us all to a deeper relationship with the Divine.
All sessions take place at the Benedictine Center (map).
You can register online, call Guest Services at 651-777-7251,
or send an email (benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org) for more information.
Taize Prayer (Suspended during the pandemic)
Third Fridays of each month, 7 to 8 p.m., no charge. This hour of quiet, simple, gentle communal prayer requires no previous experience, yet is so rich that people come every month. Come and pray for peace in God's presence.
Check the Groups Page for the weekly Centering Prayer Group led by Sister Virginia Matter every Wednesday morning.
St. Scholastica Monastery Center for Spirituality and Enrichment
1001 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811 (map)
The Center for Spirituality and Enrichment is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota. A variety of programs and retreats are offered throughout the year at both St. Scholastica Monastery and McCabe Renewal Center. Through them, opportunities are provided for spiritual growth, prayerful reflection and personal enrichment for all ages. The Center welcomes members of all faith traditions and human service organizations who promote the well-being and peace of all.
For a complete list of programs, visit the retreat center website at retreatduluth.org.
You can contact the Director of the Center, Dawn Carrillo, at 218-723-6699 or email (dcarrillo@duluthosb.org).
1001 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811 (map)
The Center for Spirituality and Enrichment is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota. A variety of programs and retreats are offered throughout the year at both St. Scholastica Monastery and McCabe Renewal Center. Through them, opportunities are provided for spiritual growth, prayerful reflection and personal enrichment for all ages. The Center welcomes members of all faith traditions and human service organizations who promote the well-being and peace of all.
For a complete list of programs, visit the retreat center website at retreatduluth.org.
You can contact the Director of the Center, Dawn Carrillo, at 218-723-6699 or email (dcarrillo@duluthosb.org).
Episcopal House of Prayer
The following enrichment opportunities will be held at the Episcopal House of Prayer in Collegeville, Minnesota (map). For more information, e-mail Patricia Benson at houseprayer@csbsju.edu, or call 320-363-3293.
Also check the Groups Page for the following meetings facilitated by the Episcopal House of Prayer.
Covid-19 Update
Weekly Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays, 5-5:30 p.m. Check-in; 5:30-6:30 Prayer
https://csbsju.zoom.us/j/644263888
Facilitator: Dr. Christine Luna Munger
For more information, click here.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal on Lake of the Isles (map)
1917 Logan Avenue South, Minneapolis 55403
To find us, look for the sidewalk sign to find the Monday night Contemplative Prayer Practice,
or look for our House of Prayer in the City sign at the church entrance on street level.
Mondays, 6-6:30 p.m., Orientation/Introduction
For those of you who are beginners in Christian Contemplation, we offer guidance and support each Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. prior to our regular practice at 6:30. No advance registration; goodwill offering is appreciated.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between. Anyone with a silent meditative or contemplative practice is welcome.
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Episcopal House of Prayer (map)
14215 Fruit Farm Rd, Collegeville 56374
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30
Free and open to the public, we sit together in the Oratory. The prayer begins with a simple chant, and we observe two 20-minute periods of silent prayer with a contemplative walk in between, concluding with a simple chant. If you are coming for the first time, we recommend you arrive ten minutes early so we can welcome you and introduce you to the practice and space.
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Episcopal Homes (map)
502 Lynnhurst Ave East, St. Paul 55104
We meet in the Drew Room, on the 5th floor of the Terrace Bldg.
Parking lot entrance on University Ave.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between. Any type of silent meditative or contemplative practice is welcome.
The following enrichment opportunities will be held at the Episcopal House of Prayer in Collegeville, Minnesota (map). For more information, e-mail Patricia Benson at houseprayer@csbsju.edu, or call 320-363-3293.
Also check the Groups Page for the following meetings facilitated by the Episcopal House of Prayer.
Covid-19 Update
Weekly Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays, 5-5:30 p.m. Check-in; 5:30-6:30 Prayer
https://csbsju.zoom.us/j/644263888
Facilitator: Dr. Christine Luna Munger
For more information, click here.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal on Lake of the Isles (map)
1917 Logan Avenue South, Minneapolis 55403
To find us, look for the sidewalk sign to find the Monday night Contemplative Prayer Practice,
or look for our House of Prayer in the City sign at the church entrance on street level.
Mondays, 6-6:30 p.m., Orientation/Introduction
For those of you who are beginners in Christian Contemplation, we offer guidance and support each Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. prior to our regular practice at 6:30. No advance registration; goodwill offering is appreciated.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between. Anyone with a silent meditative or contemplative practice is welcome.
◆◆◆
Episcopal House of Prayer (map)
14215 Fruit Farm Rd, Collegeville 56374
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30
Free and open to the public, we sit together in the Oratory. The prayer begins with a simple chant, and we observe two 20-minute periods of silent prayer with a contemplative walk in between, concluding with a simple chant. If you are coming for the first time, we recommend you arrive ten minutes early so we can welcome you and introduce you to the practice and space.
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Episcopal Homes (map)
502 Lynnhurst Ave East, St. Paul 55104
We meet in the Drew Room, on the 5th floor of the Terrace Bldg.
Parking lot entrance on University Ave.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between. Any type of silent meditative or contemplative practice is welcome.
St. Benedict's Monastery
The following enrichment opportunities will be held at the Spirituality Center of St. Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota (map). For more information, e-mail Sister Mary Weidner(mweidner@csbsju.edu), or call 320-363-8987.
Check the Groups Page for the daily Centering Prayer group that meets Monday thru Friday afternoons at the Spirituality Center.
The following enrichment opportunities will be held at the Spirituality Center of St. Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota (map). For more information, e-mail Sister Mary Weidner(mweidner@csbsju.edu), or call 320-363-8987.
Check the Groups Page for the daily Centering Prayer group that meets Monday thru Friday afternoons at the Spirituality Center.