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Led by Jill and Antonio 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.’ (Thomas Keating) This retreat provides an opportunity to form a small community for a long weekend where we will engage in practical activity, study, and extended periods of Centering Prayer. Advanced booking with the House of Prayer (below) is essential. Arrive on Friday in time for supper at 7pm…

Following the success of Cynthia Bourgeault's webinar on Thomas Keating's poems in "The Secret Embrace" she has extended this material into a three week e-course for Spirituality & Practice. Cynthia gets additional benefits if you sign up for it via this link.

Led by Rev. Mel King and Carole O'Reilly Hosted by Hambleton Centering Prayer Group and St. Ostwald's Parish Church, Sowerby. This Introductory workshop will now be conducted on Zoom on two consecutive Saturdays: Part 1 on Saturday 26th September from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Part 2 on Saturday 3rd October from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Participants will be provided with both the tools to practice Centering Prayer and the conceptual background. For further details and to book visit Eventbrite.

Led by Rev. Mel King and Steve Pearce Hosted by Rev. Nicholas Buxton of St. Antony's Priory, Durham. This Introductory workshop will now be conducted on Zoom on two consecutive Saturdays: Part 1 on Saturday 17th October from 10:15am to 1:00pm. Part 2 on Saturday 24th October from 10:15am to 1:00pm. Participants will be provided with both the tools to practice Centering Prayer and the conceptual background. For further details and to book visit Eventbrite.

CANCELLED This retreat is limited to only six spaces to ensure all visitors’ safety while the risk of Covid-19 is present. Please do not hesitate to contact the venue for more information about the new measures we have put in place to keep you safe and well at the House of Prayer. Led by Jill Benet. Intensive Retreats provide an opportunity for participants to immerse themselves fully in the practice of Centering Prayer, often proving to be a watershed in…

Cancelled to allow the 8-day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat to be repeated.

CANCELLED This retreat is limited to only six spaces to ensure all visitors’ safety while the risk of Covid-19 is present. Please do not hesitate to contact the venue for more information about the new measures we have put in place to keep you safe and well at the House of Prayer. Led by Jill Benet. Intensive Retreats provide an opportunity for participants to immerse themselves fully in the practice of Centering Prayer, often proving to be a watershed in…

In these unprecedented times where virtually every residential has been cancelled since March, we have decided to offer an intensive Centering Prayer Retreat online. This slightly shorter retreat will replace of the 8-day intensive planned for the end of the November. The retreat is offered in the spirit that all those attending intend to participate fully in the retreat as it develops over the week. Many of us have had the experience of working with online groups over the last…