BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://centeringprayerstl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T153000 DTSTAMP:20261112T175042 CREATED:20261002T223619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T062617Z UID:77868-1794645000-1794670200@centeringprayerstl.org SUMMARY:Visioning & Discernment Day DESCRIPTION:Special Event \n\n\n\nVisioning Day\n\n\n\nListening Forward\n\n\n\n\nVisioning Team\n\n\n\nCOSTL Team\, Susan Komis\, Frank Krebs\, othersand You!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGathering at 8:30 am\, Event Starts at 9:00 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisioning & Discernment DayListening Together\, Moving Forward Together\n\n\n\nOur November 14 gathering will be a day of gratitude\, reflection\, shared discernment\, and renewed commitment to the contemplative life and our community. \n\n\n\nAdditional details about the day’s program will be shared as plans continue to unfold \n\n\n\nWe are delighted to share that Susan Komis will offer a presentation entitled From Mythic to Mystic: The Essence of Contemplative Service. Her presentation will invite us to reflect on how our contemplative practice shapes the way we live\, serve\, and participate in community. \n\n\n\nFrank Krebs will also assist in guiding our day of reflection and discernment\, helping us listen more deeply to one another and to the movement of the Spirit within our community. \n\n\n\nAs we gather\, we will celebrate the gifts and graces of the past year\, reflect on what has nourished our contemplative journey\, and explore together what may be emerging for Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis. \n\n\n\nOur Purpose\n\n\n\n\nTo gather in gratitude for the people\, experiences\, and graces that have shaped our community.\n\n\n\nTo deepen our understanding of contemplative service and how it finds expression in our everyday lives.\n\n\n\nTo listen prayerfully to one another and discern what is being invited of us\, individually and collectively.\n\n\n\nTo encourage shared participation in nurturing and sustaining our contemplative community.\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Hope Will Emerge\n\n\n\n\nA renewed appreciation for the ways God has been present and active in our community.\n\n\n\nA deeper sense of connection\, belonging\, and shared responsibility.\n\n\n\nGreater clarity about the programs\, relationships\, and opportunities that will nourish our community in the coming year.\n\n\n\nA willingness to respond to the Spirit’s invitation through prayer\, presence\, and service.\n\n\n\n\nAbove all\, this will be a day of listening together\, discerning together\, and discovering how we might move forward together. \n\n\n\nOur plans for this special gathering are still evolving. We look forward to sharing additional details as the program takes shape. Please check this website for updates and further information. \n\n\n\nBreakfast & LunchA light continental breakfast will be available beginning at 8:30 AM\, followed by a lunch near noon. \n\n\n\nPotluck Lunch & Fellowship: We always enjoy sharing a meal together! You’re welcome to bring a favorite dish to share\, but please know that bringing food is entirely optional. Your presence is the only contribution we ask. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\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\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now to join us in prayer\, reflection\, and visioning for the future of COSTL.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n CommentsThis 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 \n \n \n Watch Recording\n BackgroundPlease briefly share your contemplative prayer backgroundNetworkHow did you hear about this event?NewsletterPlease select your newsletter preference. If you already receive our newsletter\, leave the selection as shown.\n \n \n Yes\, please add me\n \n \n \n No\, thank you.\n \n \n \n I already receive it\n Service OpportunityVolunteers help make our events possible\, and we’re grateful for your support! If you’d like to help\, please arrive 30 minutes early for welcoming or setup and/or stay 30 minutes afterward for cleanup.\n \n Welcoming\n \n \n Set Up\n \n \n Bring a Light Dish\n \n \n Clean Up\n Number of Attendees(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 3.Additional AttendeesIf you are registering for more than one person\, please list the name(s) of the additional attendee(s) here.DonationThis event is free\, and donations are entirely optional. If you wish to support the mission and programs of Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis\, your gift of any amount helps sustain our programs\, scholarship fund\, and other operating expenses. All are welcome\, regardless of their ability to contribute.\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 \n \n \n No donation at this time.\n Visioning Day 2026 Donation\n \n Donation Total\n \n Credit CardCard Details\n Cardholder Name\n \n \n Thank you for supporting Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis!\n\nPlease make your check payable to COSTL and mail it to:\n\nCOSTL\nc/o Mary Anne Chorney\n1437 Cave Springs Estate Dr\nSt. Peters\, MO 63376\n\nPlease write Visioning Day 2026 on the memo line of your check.\n\nYour generosity helps sustain our programs\, scholarship fund\, and other operating expenses.IMPORTANT:  All information provided with your gift is strictly confidential and will never be exchanged with another organization or sold to anyone for other use. You may rest assured that we value your support and would not put you or your identity in jeopardy.FINAL STEP: Complete the “Verify you are human” step below. Once you see “Success!”\, click SUBMIT REGISTRATION to complete your registration.\n\nAfter submitting\, scroll to the bottom of the event page to confirm that your registration was successfully received. You will also receive an immediate notification email from Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis with the event details.\n\nIf you do not see the confirmation on the event page AND receive the notification email\, please check your spam or junk folder. If the email is not there\, please contact us at centeringprayercostl@gmail.com.\n\nThank you!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://centeringprayerstl.org/event/visioning-discernment-day/ CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centeringprayerstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/candles.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T153000 DTSTAMP:20261112T175042 CREATED:20261111T012718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T013039Z UID:77072-1794645000-1794670200@centeringprayerstl.org SUMMARY:Visioning Day 2026: Listening Forward DESCRIPTION:Special Event \n\n\n\nVisioning Day\n\n\n\nListening Forward\n\n\n\n\nVisioning Team\n\n\n\nSusie Brent\, Wil Girresch\, Susan Komis\, Frank Krebs\, Jim McElroyand You!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGathering at 8:30 am\, Event Starts at 9:00 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Voice Matters – Community Survey\n\n\n\nAs Contemplative Outreach St. Louis prepares for our November 14 Visioning & Discernment Day\, we invite you to share your experiences\, hopes\, and ideas for our contemplative community. Whether or not you plan to attend\, we want to hear from you! Your responses will help guide our listening\, discernment\, and planning for 2027. The survey takes less than 10 minutes\, and most questions are optional. Please complete the survey by Thursday\, November 12! \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Survey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are invited to a special day of prayer\, reflection\, and discernment.Together\, we will listen for where the Spirit is leading us\, honor the grace we’ve received\, and dream courageously about the future of Contemplative Outreach St. Louis.\n\n\n\nPurpose– To prayerfully discern the next chapter for COSTL’s mission\, programs\, and community life– To invite and inspire collaboration in planning for our continuing growth– To create a shared sense of vision and hope for the futureWhy Now?We’ve traveled a long road through COVID and are regaining momentum. Our recent retreats and programs have brought new faces and fresh energy. Now is the time to gather\, celebrate our progress\, and open the door for others to experience and share the contemplative life.Desired Outcomes– Celebrate where we have seen God’s grace at work over the past three years– Discern and assess key priorities for COSTL in the years ahead — where is the Spirit leading us?– Strengthen community bonds through shared prayer\, reflection\, and action \n\n\n\nThis day is offered as a gift to our community — there is no charge. If you would like to help sustain the mission and programs of Contemplative Outreach St. Louis\, free-will donations and/or a dish to be shared will be gratefully received. \n\n\n\nLight Refreshments at 8:30AM and a Catered lunch – will be available – Bring a Dish if you would like to share. More details will follow. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\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\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now to join us in prayer\, reflection\, and visioning for the future of COSTL.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n X/TwitterThis 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 \n \n \n Watch Recording\n BackgroundPlease briefly share your contemplative prayer backgroundNetworkHow did you hear about this event?NewsletterPlease select your newsletter preference. If you already receive our newsletter\, leave the selection as shown.\n \n \n Yes\, please add me\n \n \n \n No\, thank you.\n \n \n \n I already receive it\n Service OpportunityVolunteers help make our events possible\, and we’re grateful for your support! If you’d like to help\, please arrive 30 minutes early for welcoming or setup and/or stay 30 minutes afterward for cleanup.\n \n Welcoming\n \n \n Set Up\n \n \n Bring a Light Dish\n \n \n Clean Up\n Number of Attendees(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 3.Additional AttendeesIf you are registering for more than one person\, please list the name(s) of the additional attendee(s) here.DonationThis event is free\, and donations are entirely optional. If you wish to support the mission and programs of Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis\, your gift of any amount helps sustain our programs\, scholarship fund\, and other operating expenses. All are welcome\, regardless of their ability to contribute.\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 \n \n \n No donation at this time.\n Visioning Day 2026 Donation\n \n Donation Total\n \n Credit CardCard Details\n Cardholder Name\n \n \n Thank you for supporting Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis!\n\nPlease make your check payable to COSTL and mail it to:\n\nCOSTL\nc/o Mary Anne Chorney\n1437 Cave Springs Estate Dr\nSt. Peters\, MO 63376\n\nPlease write Visioning Day 2026 on the memo line of your check.\n\nYour generosity helps sustain our programs\, scholarship fund\, and other operating expenses.IMPORTANT:  All information provided with your gift is strictly confidential and will never be exchanged with another organization or sold to anyone for other use. You may rest assured that we value your support and would not put you or your identity in jeopardy.FINAL STEP: Complete the “Verify you are human” step below. Once you see “Success!”\, click SUBMIT REGISTRATION to complete your registration.\n\nAfter submitting\, scroll to the bottom of the event page to confirm that your registration was successfully received. You will also receive an immediate notification email from Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis with the event details.\n\nIf you do not see the confirmation on the event page AND receive the notification email\, please check your spam or junk folder. If the email is not there\, please contact us at centeringprayercostl@gmail.com.\n\nThank you!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\n\n For any questions please email: enlightenment@centeringprayerstl.com  \n\n\n\nHaving trouble registering or did not receive a confirmation email? Reach out to susiebrentcostl@gmail.com. URL:https://centeringprayerstl.org/event/visioning-day-2026-listening-forward/ CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centeringprayerstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/candles.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T200000 DTSTAMP:20261112T175042 CREATED:20261002T214223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T204355Z UID:77849-1796927400-1796932800@centeringprayerstl.org SUMMARY:A Centering Prayer Follow-Up & Renewal Gathering December 2026 DESCRIPTION:Back to Basics \n\n\n\nA Centering Prayer Follow UpFacilitated by Mary Laffey Adams & Walter Martinez \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation… For God alone my soul waits in silence\, for my hope is from him.” Psalm 62:1–2\, 5 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBack to Basics is a gathering for anyone who would like a little “shot in the arm” for their Centering Prayer practice and for anyone who simply loves the prayer.Each gathering begins with a 20-minute period of Centering Prayer followed by questions and responses\, discussion\, sharing\, and occasional video presentations that support and deepen our understanding of the contemplative journey.Whether you are new to the practice\, returning after some time away\, or have been practicing for years\, you are welcome.Come renew your commitment to the practice\, deepen your understanding of Centering Prayer\, and enjoy the support and encouragement of a contemplative community.  \n\n\n\n\n“This is the disposition that opens us completely to the light.” \n\n\n\n— Fr. Thomas Keating\, The Mystery of Christ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free and walk ins are welcome. \n\n\n\nTime:\n\n\n\n\n6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Gathering\n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Program Begins\n\n\n\n8:00 p.m. Conclusion\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring a notebook. It is recommended to bring your book Open Mind\, Open Heart\, by Father Thomas Keating if you have one. This is a beginner book with questions and answers specifically about the centering prayer practice and the spiritual journey. It is a great companion for the journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Centering Prayer is a discipline to foster interior transformation\, initiated by God and leading\, if we consent\, to divine union. One’s way of seeing reality changes\, which empowers one to perceive and respond to everyday life with sensitivity to the divine presence in\, through and beyond everything.” \n\n\n\n—Thomas Keating\, Open Mind\, Open Heart \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\nFor more information\, contact Charlie Lawrence at Charlesn.lawrence2@gmail.com \n\n\n\nRegistration for Centering Prayer Follow-Up & Renewal Gathering:\n\n\n\nThis event is free\, however all donations are appreciated. Contemplative Outreach is an unincorporated non profit organization \n\n\n\n \n\n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Please briefly share your contemplative prayer background(Required)Which gatherings will you be attending?(Required)\n \n November 12th\, 2026\n \n \n December 10th\, 2026\n \n \n January 7th\, 2026\n Newsletter\n \n \n Yes\, please add me\n \n \n \n No\, thank you\n \n \n \n I already receive the newsletter\n If you already receive our newsletter\, no action is needed.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 Clean Up\n Number of Attendees(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 3.Please include yourself and anyone attending with you. Additional AttendeesIf you are bringing someone\, please enter their name(s) here. Optional DonationThis event is offered free of charge. If you would like to support Contemplative Outreach St. Louis\, you may enter a donation amount below. Donations help cover our rent\, website maintenance\, scholarships\, and other expenses.\n \n Payment Method Options(Required)\n \n \n Pay online by credit card\n \n \n \n Bring a donation in person (cash or check)\n \n \n \n Mail a check\n \n \n \n No donation at this time\n Please select how you would like to make your donation\, or choose “No donation at this time.”Total Contribution to COSTL\n \n Credit Card(Required)Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Make your check payable to COSTL and mail it to: \nCOSTL c/o Mary Anne Chorney\n1437 Cave Springs Estate Dr\nSt. Peters\, MO 63376IMPORTANT:  All information provided with your gift is strictly confidential and will never be exchanged with another organization or sold to anyone for other use. You may rest assured that we value your support and would not put you or your identity in jeopardy.FINAL STEP: Complete the “Verify you are human” step below. Once you see “Success!”\, click SUBMIT REGISTRATION to complete your registration. \n\nAfter submitting\, scroll to the bottom of the event page to confirm that your registration was successfully received. You will also receive an immediate notification email from Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis with the event details. \n\nIf you do not see the confirmation on the event page AND receive the notification email\, please check your spam or junk folder. If the email is not there\, please contact us at centeringprayercostl@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\n\nHaving trouble registering or did not receive a confirmation email? Reach out to susiebrentcostl@gmail.com. URL:https://centeringprayerstl.org/event/a-centering-prayer-follow-up-renewal-gathering-december-2026/ CATEGORIES:Back to Basics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centeringprayerstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Psalm46_10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T110000 DTSTAMP:20261112T175042 CREATED:20261023T011455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T000239Z UID:77070-1797064200-1797073200@centeringprayerstl.org SUMMARY:2026 Dec 12 - Silent Saturday DESCRIPTION:Silent Saturday \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen\, that you may have life. \n\n\n\nPsalm 37:7 “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“We wait patiently; in silence\, openness\, and quiet expectancy.” \n\n\n\n— Fr. Thomas Keating\,  Open Mind\, Open Heart \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContemplative 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. \n\n\n\nThe facilitators for this program are Sarah Legett & Mary Laffey Adams \n\n\n\n\n\nFlow of the Day:\n\n\n\n\nWelcome! And Gathering for a half hour\n\n\n\nA reading of the Centering Prayer guidelines\n\n\n\n1st Centering Prayer period\n\n\n\n15 minute break\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2nd Centering Prayer period\n\n\n\n3rd Centering Prayer period.\n\n\n\nOpportunities for Prayer requests\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 12th\, 2026Doors open and Gathering at 8:30 am\, We begin at 9 am & end at 11 am \n\n\n\n Light refreshments will be available \n\n\n\nSilent Saturday is at: Community of Christ Church\, 830 N Kirkwood Road\, Kirkwood\, MO 63122\n\n\n\nPlease register: We look forward to seeing you. Walk-ins are welcome.There is no fee for this event but 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 not meant to be a barrier to attendance. All are welcome.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Please briefly share your contemplative prayer background(Required)Newsletter\n \n \n Yes\, please add me\n \n \n \n No\, thank you\n \n \n \n I already receive the newsletter\n If you already receive our newsletter\, no action is needed.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 Clean Up\n Number of Attendees(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 3.Please include yourself and anyone attending with you. Additional AttendeesIf you are bringing someone\, please enter their name(s) here. Optional DonationThis event is offered free of charge. If you would like to support Contemplative Outreach St. Louis\, you may enter a donation amount below. Donations help cover our rent\, website maintenance\, scholarships\, and other expenses.\n \n Payment Method Options(Required)\n \n \n Pay online by credit card\n \n \n \n Bring a donation in person (cash or check)\n \n \n \n Mail a check\n \n \n \n No donation at this time\n Please select how you would like to make your donation\, or choose “No donation at this time.”Total Contribution to COSTL\n \n Credit Card(Required)Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Make your check payable to COSTL and mail it to: \nCOSTL c/o Mary Anne Chorney\n1437 Cave Springs Estate Dr\nSt. Peters\, MO 63376IMPORTANT:  All information provided with your gift is strictly confidential and will never be exchanged with another organization or sold to anyone for other use. You may rest assured that we value your support and would not put you or your identity in jeopardy.FINAL STEP: Complete the “Verify you are human” step below. Once you see “Success!”\, click SUBMIT REGISTRATION to complete your registration. \n\nAfter submitting\, scroll to the bottom of the event page to confirm that your registration was successfully received. You will also receive an immediate notification email from Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis with the event details. \n\nIf you do not see the confirmation on the event page AND receive the notification email\, please check your spam or junk folder. If the email is not there\, please contact us at centeringprayercostl@gmail.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\n\nHaving trouble registering or did not receive a confirmation email? Reach out to susiebrentcostl@gmail.com. URL:https://centeringprayerstl.org/event/silent-saturday-with-lectio-divina-12-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Silent Saturday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centeringprayerstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eternal-Light.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270102T160000 DTSTAMP:20261112T175042 CREATED:20261002T223402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T223404Z UID:77864-1798898400-1798905600@centeringprayerstl.org SUMMARY:Poetry\, Centering Prayer\, and Journaling 2027 DESCRIPTION:Soul Trekkers \n\n\n\nPoetry\, Centering Prayer\, and Journaling\n\n\n\nPresented by Dwight Bitikofer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGathering at 1:30pmSnacks\, coffee and tea will be available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContemplative Outreach “Soul Trekkers” invite you to a time of creative expression and Centering Prayer\n\n\n\nAs we embark on this New Year\, we invite you to join us for an enriching event where Dwight will share his inspiring poetry\, encouraging all participants to tap into their own creative expression. This gathering will also include a session of Centering Prayer\, a practice that deepens our connection to spirituality and fosters personal exploration. Additionally\, we will engage in the meditative practices of journaling and poetry\, offering an opportunity for reflections. We warmly welcome individuals at all levels of experience\, from beginners to seasoned practitioners\, to come together in this supportive community as we collectively explore our journeys.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDwight will open with a few remarks about poetry and centering prayer. We will explore a couple of poems that may enhance our sit. \n\n\n\nThen the four guidelines of Centering Prayer will be reviewed and lead into a  20 minute sit. \n\n\n\nFollowing the meditation\, we will free-write for a bit. Please bring a notebook and pen.  Next\, we will use an idea or two from our individual writing to create poems. There will be an optional sharing time for our creations.\n\n\n\nWe follow that with a poetry writing exercise\, stimulated by something from within the free write or perhaps some direction emanating from one’s sacred word. \n\n\n\nThen there will be an opportunity for participants to share what they have created.  And conclude with any questions or comments about your experience.  \n\n\n\n\nPlease bring a pen and notebook.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGathering at 1:30pm to 2:00pm – Bring a snack or refreshment to be enjoyed before or during the break of this event if able. Snacks\, coffee and tea will be available.\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\nDwight Bitikofer has been active in St. Louis poetry circles for two decades. For a number of years he frequented open mic circles and curated several monthly poetry events. He has taken  poetry classes at the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival. Dwight has published two chapbooks of his own poetry. He enjoys giving readings. With a jazz musician friend\, they have performed “pojazz” together. He is also a board member and past president of St. Louis Poetry Center.  \n\n\n\nDwight is a long-time member of Al-Anon. His centering prayer practice began just over five years ago. He is still practicing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA little history on the formation of the Soul Trekkers\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2022 following a 7 day silent retreat in Snowmass\, CO at St. Benedict’s Monastery\, Jennifer Beeman\, Heather Fricke and Susie Brent gathered with Jenny Adamson and Pat Johnson to discuss potential avenues for sharing the methods of centering prayer with the next generation. It was suggested to combine centering prayer with an activity such as yoga or art.  It was agreed upon that contemplative prayer may enhance and be enhanced by any activity that lends itself to a stillness in mind and heart\, a joy within\, and being truly present in each moment. The divine dwelling within can be communed with while hiking beneath the trees\, free flowing with a favorite melody\, exploring and creating in a favorite artistic medium\, within the deep breath taken while settling into a yoga pose\, energy breath work\, or while listening to the draw of classical piano music. These are just some avenues to become more comfortable with simply being.It is the Soul Trekkers intent to investigate the many branches of the Tree of Contemplative Practices combined with guided Centering Prayer meditation sessions to inspire exploration\, joy\, and connection in a fellowship of contemplative travelers.  While centering prayer guidelines will be offered\, any and all meditation disciplines are welcome. The goal is to embrace stillness and foster a relationship with the God within each of us and our true authentic selves. Come share in the beautiful intimacy that stillness in community has to offer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information: Dwight Bitikofer – 314-229-9537 or cpsoultrekkers@gmail.com \n\n\n\n For any questions please email: susiebrentcostl@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n\n\n\n \n\n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Background(Required)Please briefly share your contemplative prayer backgroundIf you are bringing guests\, please list their names below. Thank youHow did you hear about this event?(Required)Do you want to be added to our mailing list?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n I already receive your informative posts.\n If you wish\, please support us \nThis event is free. 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