Four Thursdays May 15th, 22nd, 29th and June 5th, 2025
6:30pm to 8:00pm

Jesus said to them, ”Come away with me. Let us go alone to a quiet place and rest for a while”. Mark 6:31

Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis presents:

A 4-Series Follow-Up to Introductory Workshops

This four-session series provides formation in contemplative practice as well as a treasury of wisdom from Father Keating himself.  It is designed to give a broader and firmer foundation for the centering prayer practice for new and longtime practitioners. For more information, contact Charlie Lawrence at Charlesn.lawrence2@gmail.com

Community of Christ Church, 830 N Kirkwood, MO, 63122 (click to open Google map)
Dates: Four (4) Consecutive Sundays – May 15th, May 22nd, May 29th and June 5th
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00pm

Flow of the evening schedule: Promptly begins at 6:30pm, with Q & A’s about your practice of centering prayer and centering prayer session . After a break, we will view a video with Father Thomas Keating and have time for group discussion.  One of four videos are viewed each time. After the afternoon a link of the video will be sent to the registrants.
Facilitators: Charlie Lawrence and Susie Brent, Commissioned Centering Prayer Presenters for Contemplative Outreach.

Please bring a notebook. It is recommended to bring your book Open Mind, Open Heart, by Father Thomas Keating. 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.

“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.” — Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart

You are invited to experience support for this contemplative journey with others.

Contemplative Outreach is an unincorporated non profit organization

• This event is free, however all donations are appreciated.