Introduction to Centering Prayer Programs

We would be pleased to offer an Introduction to Centering Prayer Program in your area. The program consists of a Saturday Workshop provided by presenters who have been trained by Contemplative Outreach Int'l to provide this service. The workshop is followed by six weekly sessions to offer support, practice and ongoing instruction and encouragement. To explore how you may begin, please contact: coofgreatervancouver@gmail.com

As well, please see our brochure “Centering Prayer for Congregations and Parishes... Supporting the Inner Life of your Faith Community.”

Judith Ann Donaldson, Coordinator
Contemplative Outreach of Greater Vancouver

Week-long Centering Prayer Silent Retreat

Date: June 2 - 8, 2013
Place: Twin Creeks Lodge Abbotsford, BC

See Details HERE

Mark your calendars for:

September 21st, 2013, Vancouver – Silent Saturday at First Lutheran Church
November 23rd, 2013 Advent Silent Saturday at St Laurence Church in Coquitlam
January 25th, 2014 Silent Saturday
March 15th 2014 United in Prayer Day
May 3rd 2014, Silent Saturday
September 27th, 2014 and November 22nd 2014, Silent Saturday

Details to be announced closer to the dates.

For information on retreats offered in other provinces , Contemplative Outreach Canada provides links to the various Contemplative Outreach regional chapters across Canada. Also Contemplative Outreach Intl. and Contemplative Outreach Oregon offer rich programs of Centering Prayer, Welcoming Prayer, Lectio Divina and other retreats of varying duration. Please access these sites on our Links Page.

“Interior silence is one of the most strengthening and affirming of human experiences. There is nothing more affirming in fact, than the experience of God’s presence. That revelation says, as nothing else can, You are a good person, I created you and I love you.”
- Thomas Keating
Open Mind Open Heart