Welcome to Contemplative Outreach St. Louis
Silence | Solitude | Solidarity | Service
Be Still and Know that I am God.
What We Offer
Ongoing Events and Education
Learn from others along the path to keep growing and deepening your relationship with God.
Contemplative Community
Find authentic community and accountability of mutual support and encouragement.
Resources for Contemplative Practice
Begin or grow a contemplative
prayer practice.
Events
Soul Trekkers
Forest Bathing Walk
NEW DATE
March 1st, 2025
8:30am to 11:00am
Our guide, for this inspiring trek, Colleen Baum is a professional arborist for over 20 years. Her instincts open us to relate to the depth of trees and how they empower us by their resilience.
Silent Saturday
with Lectio Divina
December 14, 2024 – 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Advent is one of the most grace-filled seasons of the year. It is a sacred time that encourages prayer and intensifies our longing for the coming of Christ at Christmas.
Living Flame II
7 Month Formation Program on Saturdays
Started October 12th, next is January 11th, 2025
The Living Flame Program is an extraordinary program for Contemplative Outreach chapters and prayer groups.
Registration is still open
Registration is still open
Soul Trekkers
Poetry, Centering Prayer, and Journaling
January 4th, 2025 – 1:45pm – 4:00pm
Find stillness within as verses echo in the quiet spaces of your mind. Dwight Bitikofer will help guide us on this trek into a deeper Centering Prayer meditation experience.
Annual Celebration
Epiphany Celebration & Potluck
January 5th, 2025 – 1:45pm – 4:30pm
Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis invites you to our Epiphany celebration. As we come together bearing our humble gifts like the Three Kings bearing their gifts to the Lord and celebrate 2025.
Upcoming Event and Retreat
Retreat with Keith Kristich
Coming July 18th – 21st, 2025
See more information on an upcoming retreat with Keith Kristich, the founder of Closer Than Breath and who serves on the Young Contemplatives Team.
Resources
The Desert’s Roots
Emptiness, Silence & Hiddenness of Self
featuring Belden C. Lane
This spectacular event featuring the wisdom of the desert Mothers and Fathers of the contemplative journey was recorded during the 2024 EnLIGHTenment Series and is now available to all.
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Individuals who have attended the introduction to Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Welcoming Prayer or Beginners are invited to attend an existing group that supports those on the contemplative prayer journey.
Centering Prayer Workshop
Back to Basics
February 22, 2024 – 8:30am to 2:30pm
In this introductory workshop, you will learn the basics of Centering Prayer and experience it in a guided setting. Refresh your practice and receive support.
Centering Prayer Intro Workshop Follow Up
4 Monday Early Evenings
November 4th, 11th, 18th & Dec. 2nd, 2024
5:45 gather – 6:00 pm to 7:30pm
5:45 gather – 6:00 pm to 7:30pm
All are invited! Hybrid Zoom & In Person
This four-session series provides formation in contemplative practice as well as a treasury of wisdom from Father Keating himself.
EnLIGHTenment Series
Exploring the Transformational Journey – The Spiral Staircase
October 30th, 2024 – 5:30pm to 8:30pm
With Susan Komis
A deeper explanation and discussion of spiritual growth as illustrated by the diagram that Fr. Thomas Keating presents in Intimacy With God.
The Desert’s Roots
Emptiness, Silence & Hiddenness of Self
featuring Belden C. Lane
This spectacular event featuring the wisdom of the desert Mothers and Fathers of the contemplative journey was recorded during the 2024 EnLIGHTenment Series and is now available to all here.
Stay Connected
Subscribe to COSTL
We have recently tidied up our old subscriber list.
Thank you if you have already resubscribed. If you haven’t done so yet and want to stay in touch please subscribe with the button below.
You’re Invited!
Join a Prayer Group or 11th Step Meeting
Both in Person and Zoom Available
Individuals who have attended the introduction to Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Welcoming Prayer or Beginners are invited to attend an existing group that supports those on the contemplative prayer journey.