Welcome to Contemplative Outreach St. Louis
Silence | Solitude | Solidarity | Service
Be Still and Know that I am God.
Events
Contemplative Prayer and Practice: Nurturing Surrender, Holy Imagination, and Courage
“The fruits of contemplative prayer are unpredictable, but there are some fruits we can practice toward: surrender beyond the ego, horizons wider than we can ever imagine, and boldness shaped by humility. Who doesn't wish, hope, and dream for a sufficient portion of all of those?!” — Don Wester
Life’s Concerto: Wholeness through Poetry and Expressive Arts
Life’s Concerto: Wholeness through Poetry and Expressive Arts is an interactive workshop that explores how expressive arts, and our life experiences can be used for spiritual growth. Poetry and art are used as a therapeutic and sacred process for cultivating emotional and spiritual wholeness. Art, photography, poetry and writing invitations are shared.
Silent Saturday with Lectio Divina – 8/9/25
Contemplative Outreach St. Louis invites you to come help create a safe and quiet space where we can rest in the divine presence, bearing witness to our individual and collective need to do so. A time of prayer, scripture, sharing and support for the journey.
Retreats
THE INTER-SPIRITUAL INVITATION OF CENTERING PRAYER
Keith Kristich Retreat 4 Day Silent Retreat – Friday, July 18-Monday, July 21, 2025 OPENING TO THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST:THE INTER-SPIRITUAL INVITATION OF CENTERING PRAYER “In the Presence of God there […]
Follow Up Sessions
No follow up events are currently planned.
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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*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.
Centering Prayer Intro Workshop
8:45am gather – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Are you looking for a way to explore or deepen your relationship with God? Join us for this workshop to learn the basics of Centering Prayer.
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SOUL TREKKERS
Contemplative Ikebana
12:45pm Gathering 1pm – 3:30pm
All skill levels welcome!
Soul Trekkers
Forest Bathing Walk
Emmenegger Nature Park
Silent Saturday
with Lectio Divina
Annual Epiphany
Celebration & Potluck
Soul Trekkers
Poetry, Centering Prayer and Journaling
The Desert’s Roots
Emptiness, Silence & Hiddenness of Self
Centering Prayer Workshop
Back to Basics
EnLIGHTenment Series
Exploring the Transformational Journey – The Spiral Staircase
Centering Prayer Intro Workshop Follow Up
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Living Flame II
7 Month Formation Program on Saturdays
with Jenny Adamson
EnLIGHTenment Series
The Shaping Silence: Contemplation as a Path to Becoming
Gathering at 5:30 pm | Program: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Introduction to Centering Prayer:
Exploring an 11th Step Practice
Gathering at 8:15 am | Program: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Silent Saturday
with Lectio Divina
OPENING TO THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST
THE INTER-SPIRITUAL INVITATION OF CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT
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.