Welcome to Contemplative Outreach St. Louis
Silence | Solitude | Solidarity | Service
Be Still and Know that I am God.
Events
Silent Saturday – 02/14/26
Contemplative Outreach St. Louis invites you to a quiet morning of prayer and fellowship, resting in the Divine Presence. Silent Saturdays offer a gentle tase of going deeper into the silence-God’s first language.
Centering Prayer Intro Workshop – Winter 2026
In our introductory workshop to Centering Prayer, you will discover a centuries-old prayer method. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Centering Prayer, experience it in a guided setting, and be able to ask questions and share experiences with the presenters and your fellow participants. Please join us!
Forest Bathing Walk
We learn how the woods and forest sustain one another through a living web of relationship. Our guide, for this inspiring trek, Colleen Baum is a professional arborist for over 20 years.
The Seven Mansions of the Interior Castle of Teresa of Avila
On Saturday, Susan Komis will offer her presentation entitled “The Seven Mansions of the Interior Castle of Teresa of Avila.” Teresa, an engaging story-teller, invites us Into her life with God by entering the Castle where the “soul” is the hero/heroine of the story.
Silent Saturday – 04/11/26
Contemplative Outreach St. Louis invites you to a quiet morning of prayer and fellowship, resting in the Divine Presence. Silent Saturdays offer a gentle tase of going deeper into the silence-God’s first language.
In the Space Between: A Contemplative Walk with Ikebana
Join us for a unique, transformative 2.5-hour workshop where you’ll experience the beauty and serenity of two relaxing contemplative practices: Centering Prayer and Ikebana from the Ikenobo School.
Retreats
Intensive and Post Intensive Centering Prayer 8 Day Retreat
Come rest in silence with other contemplative companions, away from the busyness of daily life, and allow the mind, body, and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within.
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.