Creating contemplative communities
who practice the presence of God
for personal transformation
and compassionate service
with the world
ANNUAL
CENTERING PRAYER
RETREAT
The 2023 Centering Prayer Retreat in August was a powerful, meaningful time together. Watch for news about next year's event, and plan to be a part of it!
Carl McColman is a spiritual director, retreat leader, and internationally known speaker and teacher of mystical spirituality and contemplative living.
He is the author of many books, including The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life, and Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can’t Be Taught and Why That’s Okay.
He is one of the co-hosts of the "Encountering Silence" podcast, and blogs regularly at Patheos, Medium, and his own website, www.anamchara.com
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Friday, August 4
7:00 pm Opening Prayer, Greeting/Introductions
7:10 pm Centering Prayer
7:30 pm Conference I
8:15 pm Conversation/Q&A
8:30 pm Overview of Saturday’s Program and Closing Prayer
Saturday, August 5
9:00 am Opening Prayer/Greeting/Introduction
9:10 am Centering Prayer
9:30 am Conference II
10:15 am Small Groups
10:45 am Break
11:00 am Conference III
11:00 am Conversation/Q&A
Noon
Break for Lunch
1:30 pm Opening Prayer/Greeting/Introduction
1:40 pm Centering Prayer
2:00 pm Conference IV
2:45 pm Conversation/Q&A
3:00 pm Closing Prayer