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
Annual Epiphany
Celebration & Potluck
We are sorry to cancel this again due to weather forecast for Sunday.
Join us for a peaceful Contemplative Service which includes Centering Prayer followed by a joyful Potluck Celebration as we come together to celebrate the Light of Christ. A hybrid event – Zoom and In Person
Artist – Edward Hays
Silent Saturday
with Lectio Divina
February 8th, 2025 – 8:30am to 11:00am
Lent is one of the most grace-filled seasons of the year. It is a sacred time that encourages prayer and intensifies our longing.
Living Flame II
7 Month Formation Program on Saturdays
4 Sessions remaining Saturday
February 15th, 2025
“The Forgiveness Prayer”
with Mary Dwyer
The Living Flame Program is an extraordinary program for individuals interested in contemplative living.
Centering Prayer Intro Workshop
February 22nd, 2025
8:45am gather – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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.
Soul Trekkers
Forest Bathing Walk
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.
OPENING TO THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST
THE INTER-SPIRITUAL INVITATION OF CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT
July 18th – 21st, 2025
Registration is now open for the 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.
Soul Trekkers
Poetry, Centering Prayer and Journaling
January 4th, 2025 – 1:45pm – 4:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of poetry and journaling with Poet Dwight Bitikofer who will guide us in this contemplative experience.
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.
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.