BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T162327 CREATED:20260127T232927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T085829Z UID:77250-1776515400-1776526200@centeringprayerstl.org SUMMARY:In the Space Between:  A Contemplative Walk with Ikebana DESCRIPTION:Soul Trekkers \n\n\n\nIn the Space Between\n\n\n\nA Contemplative Walk with Ikebana\n\n\n\nPresented by Anne Brown\, Susie Brent and Mary Patterson\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGathering at 12:30pmSnacks\, coffee and tea will be available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Centering Prayer & Ikebana: In the Space Between”\n\n\n\nWe will begin with a welcome and a brief introduction to Centering Prayer\, followed by a 20-minute period of silent meditation—an experience of resting in God’s presence.This experience brings together two contemplative traditions—Centering Prayer and the centuries-old Japanese art of Ikebana—each inviting us into silence\, presence\, and attentive awareness.\n\n\n\nJapanese Art of Flower ArrangingIkebana\, the centuries-old Japanese art of flower arranging\, transforms plant and flower materials into simple\, elegant expressions that honor both form and space. Rooted in the Ikenobo tradition\, this contemplative practice invites us to work in harmony with nature\, emphasizing balance\, line\, and the beauty of what is both seen and unseen.Following a brief introduction to its history and a demonstration\, participants will create their own arrangement while learning foundational principles\, skills\, and practical guidance for this disciplined and expressive art form. You will leave with your own arrangement to enjoy at home.This 2.5-hour workshop offers a quiet and creative space to engage both prayer and design in a spirit of reflection and simplicity.Registration fee: $65 (includes all materials and instruction) \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Experience:\n\n\n\nHands-On Flower Arrangement:You will have the opportunity to create your own arrangement using provided materials. With gentle guidance\, you’ll arrange each element—flower\, stem\, and leaf—taking time to connect with their natural beauty. You will leave with your own Ikebana arrangement to enjoy at home.\n\n\n\nIkebana of the Ikenobo School:Discover the principles of Ikebana\, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging\, through the teachings of the Ikenobo School. You’ll learn about ancient Japanese floral design and observations of nature from the oldest school of Ikebana. \n\n\n\nCentering Prayer Teaching:A 20-minute guided Centering Prayer meditation will introduce you to this Contemplative prayer. Learn the simple steps. \n\n\n\nParticipants Will Receive:Ikebana VaseMetal KenzanFresh flowers and foliage materialsCompleted Ikebana arrangement to take homePlease bring scissors/pruners\, a small cloth\, and a box to carry your arrangement home.12:30 PM Gathering until 1 PM (Snacks provided)1PM – 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\n\nA Time to Practice and Create: \n\n\n\nBoth Centering Prayer and Ikebana invite an intuitive sense of peace and connection.\n\n\n\n Experience Centering Prayer and flower arranging as a contemplative practice.\n\n\n\nPersonal Connection: You’ll create your own ikebana arrangement and enjoy the materials with a new sense of joy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis class is suitable for beginners and advanced floral arrangers for men and women.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\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 Presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne Brown\, Mary Patterson and Susie Brent are Assistant Professors of the Ikebana Ikenobo School. They have been studying the practice of Ikebana from the Ikenobo school for 10 years. \n\n\n\n\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\nImage by Carrie Bergman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n For any questions please email: cpsoultrekkers@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration:\n\n\n\nCOST: $65.00 dollarsRegistration includes flower materials\, vase container\, metal Kenyan and other supplies.This fee is non-refundable. \n\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 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 Phone(Required)Please briefly share your contemplative prayer background(Required)If you are bringing guests\, please list their names below. 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