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At such a time God may, perhaps, send out a shaft of spiritual light … and show you some of his secrets…
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March 2021

Anointing at Bethany Ceremony

March 31, 2021 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Online

The Centering Prayer Group at The Convent of Mercy, SE1, invites you to participate in this beautiful, quite feminine liturgy which originated in the mixed monastic community of Communaute de L’Agneau in France and was adapted for non-monastic use by contemporary mystic Cynthia Bourgeault. All are welcome Further details can be found at Anointing at Bethany Ceremony. Zoom Connection Details Zoom link. Meeting ID: 643 155 9892 Passcode: PRAYER

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April 2021

Easter Sunrise Prayer

April 4, 2021 @ 7:00 am - 7:50 am
Online

Hosted by Contemplative Outreach Yorkshire & North-East. With 20-min centering prayer, Gospel reading, visio divina and prayers. All are welcome. To take part, please email Mel King by Thursday 1st April latest.

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£540

Embodying Centering Prayer

April 12, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - April 16, 2021 @ 4:00 pm
The House of Prayer,
35 Seymour Road
East Molesey, KT8 0PB United Kingdom
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Led by Jill Benet The Christian experience of awakening and of unity consciousness is a true Oneness that involves the full participation of our humanity, body, soul and spirit. While Centering Prayer may be our core daily practice, when we bring alongside the practice of Lectio Divina and the Welcome Prayer, we see that it is a way of life that brings us fully into contact with ourselves, the world around us and the divine source that unites all. Suitable…

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October 2021
£40

Journey into Silence

October 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Liverpool Cathedral Lady Chapel,
St James' Mount
Liverpool, L1 7AZ United Kingdom
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An exploration of the practice of silent prayer through an introduction to Centering Prayer. Led by Revd Mark Waters. St John of the Cross said, “the only language God hears is the silent language of love.” This language of love has down the centuries been spoken and practiced by the Christian mystics, and kept alive in the monastic tradition. But in recent years it has been re-discovered for our day. It is a language which when faithfully practiced helps grow…

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November 2021
£5.50

Centering Prayer Taster Day

November 13, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 4:15 pm
St. Martin’s Church,
Epsom, Surrey KT17 4PX United Kingdom
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Led by Dr. Lynne Scholefield. The taster day familiarises participants with the method of Centering Prayer and its roots in the Christian tradition, whilst offering two opportunities to experience the prayer. All are welcome but places will be limited to 40 people. There will be a BYO/DIY lunch break (the neighbouring Old King’s Head will offer a soup and sandwich special). Pay in advance at this link.

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January 2022
£20

Centering Prayer: Deepening our Understanding and Practice

January 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Liverpool Cathedral Lady Chapel,
St James' Mount
Liverpool, L1 7AZ United Kingdom
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This one-day workshop led by Rev. Mark Waters is aimed at those who have grasped the basics of Centering Prayer and are ready to take the next step in their appreciation of the method. The day will allow opportunity for participants to share their difficulties and questions around the practice in a supportive and positive environment. It will also look at some key ideas in Centering Prayer theory, including: Thomas Keating’s brilliant psychological underpinning of Centering Prayer An exploration of…

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£20

Introduction to Centering Prayer Online

January 25, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - February 1, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
Online

An online course led by Rev. Mel King to run at 7:00pm on Tuesdays 25th January and 1st February, 2022. For further details download the flyer. To book go to Eventbrite.

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February 2022
£630

That We May Be One

February 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - February 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am
The House of Prayer,
35 Seymour Road
East Molesey, KT8 0PB United Kingdom
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An 8-day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat led by Jill Benet. Intensive Retreats are an opportunity to immerse oneself fully in the method and background of Centering Prayer as taught by Contemplative Outreach. There will be up to three hours of Centering Prayer each day, and the time outside meetings is in silence. There will be time for personal reflection, contemplative liturgy and Lectio Divina. We shall draw on the last video teaching series, That We May Be One. To complement…

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May 2023

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop (Suffolk)

May 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
St. Edmunds RC Church,
21 Westgate Street
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1QG United Kingdom
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A six-hour workshop introducing the basic principles of Centering Prayer with a detailed explanation of the method and opportunities to practice. Suggested donation £5. Bring a packed lunch. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided. If required there will be six one-and-a-half hour follow up sessions. These cover essentially the same basic material so even if you couldn't make it to the workshop itself you are welcome to attend the follow up sessions. Further details from Filip Zielinski (below).

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November 2023

Introductory Workshop Cambridge

November 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
St. Paul’s Church,
Hills Road
Cambridge, CB2 1JP United Kingdom
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Led by Carole O'Reilly and Ingrid Bowie. An introduction to the background and method of Centering Prayer with opportunities to practice. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Suggested donation £5. For further details contact Kathleen Skilton (below).

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