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SUMMARY:MJS - The Soul's Divine Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Journey Series \n\n\n\n The Soul’s Divine Awakening\n\n\n\nPresented by Bob Aten\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGathering at 8:30 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mystic Journey Series invites you to a time of exploration.\n\n\n\n“Be still and know that I am God”  -Psalm 46:10 \n\n\n\nThis presentation examines the nature of stillness. What is stillness? Where does it originate? What is the source of stillness? Is the stillness I experience something I create\, or does it arise from a deeper source?  \n\n\n\nIt is said that human beings exist within a continuous field of movement and vibration. From the rhythms of the heartbeat and breath to the subtle oscillations of the nervous system and sensory experience\, the body is inherently vibratory. \n\n\n\nIs it possible that the contemplative way of life is a theological metaphor for a way of life that organically emerges from an ambient\, vibrating movement? \n\n\n\nAn ambient\, vibrating movement refers to the experience of physical vibrations that interact with the human/Being\, influencing the body\, mind\, and deeper dimension of subjective awareness. \n\n\n\nThis phenomenon suggests that vibration is not merely an external physical event but an embodied process through which human beings experience connection\, regulation\, and transformation. When these vibrations are perceived and integrated into consciousness\, they may foster a sense of grounding\, contemplative awareness\, and inner harmony. \n\n\n\nTo be aligned with the ground of being is a vibratory movement. It is the bridge between physical embodiment and the contemplative dimension of human experience. \n\n\n\nBe still so you may experience the vibratory movement emerging from the ground of the eternal soul. \n\n\n\nThis presentation is not merely informational but an adventure into an intimate experience of the deepest ground of being. The vibratory movement will be the catalyst\, organically grounding us in the Divine heartbeat. This is the eternal cosmic heartbeat in which we will eternally dance. \n\n\n\nExplore Western Apophatic Influence and the “Birthing of Mystical Consciousness” \n\n\n\nThis day is twofold in purpose: \n\n\n\nFirst\, to deepen our intellectual understanding of apophatic theology. \n\n\n\nSecond\, to learn how to apply apophatic teaching in a modern world. \n\n\n\nThe day will offer insights into navigating the struggles of the mystical life.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlow for the Day:\n\n\n\n\n8:30 AM — Gathering & light continental breakfast9:00 AM — The Birthing of Mystical Consciousness10:30 AM — Quiet Prayer11:00 AM — Maturing in Mystical Consciousness — Detachment12:15 PM — Mediterranean catered lunch1:00 PM — Quiet Prayer1:30 PM — Mystical Apophatic Intimacy — Oneness/Amness3:00 PM — Conclusion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30 AM — Light continental breakfast upon arrival12:15 PM — Mediterranean Catered lunch will be provided\, or you are welcome to bring your own lunch\n\n\n\nTo be included in our catered lunch\, please register by September 17th at 4:00 PM. Registrations are welcome after 4:00 PM as space permits; however\, please plan to bring your own lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity of Christ Church\n\n\n\nAddress 830 N Kirkwood RdSt. Louis\, MO 63122 \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBob Aten has been an apophatic hermit for the past 30 years.  Former USAF Chaplain\, Vietnam veteran\, Death Row Chaplain @ Pototsi State Maximum Security Center\, military teacher\, high school teacher\, Junior college math teacher.  Founder of Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis in 1989. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA little history on the formation of the Mystic Journey Series\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE MYSTIC JOURNEY\n\n\n\nThere are many definitions of the word “mystic” as noted in religious traditions throughout the world.  Most traditions agree that the Mystic is a person who seeks through contemplation\, self-surrender and personal transformation the experience of unity with the sacred Absolute Divine reality.Karl Rahner\, in his famous quote regarding the spiritual journey of the future\, said “you will be a mystic or nothing at all …”Everyone is invited to join us to consider the life and stories of persons who have revealed and written of their experience encountering the extraordinary presence and love of Divine reality.Some may call them “saints” or apply other characterizations\, but they were no different than you or I who are seeking the same loving God.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information: Susie Brent – susiebrentcostl@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n\n\nSorry. This form is no longer available. \n\n\n\nHaving trouble registering or did not receive a confirmation email?  Reach out to susiebrentcostl@gmail.com.
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SUMMARY:Silent Saturday - 08/08/26
DESCRIPTION:Silent Saturday\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen\, that you may have life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind God in the Silent Love of Self Surrender. \n\n\n\n“The language God best hears is silent love.” \n\n\n\nSaint John of the Cross \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContemplative Outreach St. Louis invites you to help create a safe\, quiet space for our upcoming Silent Saturday on August 8th\, 2026. \n\n\n\nLocation:Community of Christ Church830 N. Kirkwood Road\, Kirkwood\, MO 63122 \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\n8:30 am: Doors open for an optional light breakfast and social gathering for those who wish to connect beforehand.\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 11:00 am: 3 Centering Prayer Sits\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, we will rest in the divine presence\, silently acknowledging our shared need for stillness. Join us for this meaningful time of prayer\, scripture\, optional sharing\, and mutual support for the journey. The morning features two periods of centering prayer with a silent break\, followed by another centering prayer sit.  This practice offers a profound sense of grounding for our personal journeys.  This is a mini retreat day.   \n\n\n\nOur facilitators for this program will be Mary Adams and Sarah Legett. \n\n\n\nRegistration & Donations:We look forward to seeing you. While registration is encouraged so you can receive a confirmation reminder\, walk-ins are always welcome. \n\n\n\nThere is no fee for this event. If you would like to make a donation of $10—or any amount—to help cover our rent\, website maintenance\, scholarship fund\, and other expenses\, it will be gratefully accepted. This is purely a suggestion and is not meant to be a barrier to attendance. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nSave these dates!Please note our upcoming Silent Saturdays for the rest of the year: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 10th\, 2026\n\n\n\nDecember 12th\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nPlease register and submit the online form below. \n\n\n\n\n                \n\n                        EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Phone(Required)Address    \n                    \n                         \n                                        Street Address\n                                        \n                                   \n                                    City\n                                    \n                                 \n                                        State / Province / Region\n                                        \n                                      \n                                    ZIP / Postal Code\n                                    \n                                \n                    \n                This field is hidden when viewing the formAttendance TypeI will attend the sessions (pick one please)\n			\n					\n					In-person\n			\n			\n					\n					Zoom\n			Background(Required)Please briefly share your contemplative prayer backgroundGuestsIf you are bringing guests\, please list their names below. Thank youConnectionHow did you hear about this event?VolunteerVolunteers help make events like this possible\, and we deeply appreciate any support to help lighten the load! Your presence is more than enough\, but if you’d like to help\, please arrive 30 minutes early for welcoming or setup\, and/or stay 30 minutes after for cleanup.\n								\n								Welcoming\n							\n								\n								Set Up\n							\n								\n								Bring a Light Dish or Fruit\n							\n								\n								Clean Up\n							Donation(Required)\nThis event is free\, but there is a suggested donation of $25.00. If you wish\, please support us with a donation of your choice\, which helps cover our rent\, website maintenance\, scholarship fund and other expenses. This is purely a suggestion and not meant to be a barrier to attendance. All are welcome.\n			\n					\n					No donation at this time.\n			\n			\n					\n					Yes\, I would like to donate via credit card.\n			\n			\n					\n					Yes\, I would like to donate via mailed check.\n			\n			\n					\n					I will donate at the event.\n			Mailing List(Required)Do you want to be added to our mailing list?\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n			\n					\n					I already receive your posts.\n			Donation for Silent Saturday 4/11/26\n					\n				Donation Total\n							\n						Credit CardCard Details\n					Cardholder Name\n					\n				\n			Make it payable to COSTL and mail it to:  COSTL c/o Susie Brent \n489 Staines Court \nSt. Louis\, MO 63141IMPORTANT:  All information provided with your gift is strictly confidential and will never be exchanged with another organization or sold to anyone for other use. 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