Led by Jill Benet. Sometimes called ‘consent on the go’, Rev Dr Cynthia Bourgeault describes the Welcome Prayer as ‘a powerful path for connecting the inner consent of Centering Prayer with the outer requirement of unconditional presence in daily life’. We will introduce the method of the Welcome Prayer Practice and, by putting it into practice, recognise its power as a tool to release the obstacles and hidden motivations preventing us from fully living life as it is. The weekend…

Held in conjunction with Silence in the City and led by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault. In the last five years of his life, Thomas Keating underwent a profound spiritual transfiguration, taking him far beyond our usual understanding of the final, or “unitive,” stage of the spiritual journey--and even beyond the roadmaps he himself so brilliantly constructed and taught for more than forty years. Surprisingly, this journey to the mystical wellsprings of selfhood is conveyed to us in the form of…

Led by Jill Benet. This weekend offers the opportunity to spend time in silence with a small group and deepen the experience of Centering Prayer. This retreat is suitable for those who are familiar with and are establishing their practice of Centering Prayer as well as experienced practitioners. Advanced booking with the House of Prayer (below) is essential. Arrive on Friday in time for supper at 7pm and leave on Sunday at 4pm.

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…