Are you looking for a way to explore or deepen your relationship with God?

In our introductory workshop to Centering Prayer, you will discover a centuries-old prayer method. Centering Prayer consists of simply sitting in silence with God — beyond thoughts, words, and emotions — and opening our mind, heart and whole being to the Ultimate Mystery.

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Centering Prayer, experience it in a guided setting, and be able to ask questions and share experiences with the presenter and your fellow seekers.

Centering Prayer is based on a Christian contemplative practice first described in The Cloud of Unknowing, written in the latter half of the 14th Century. It calls one to abandon any consideration of God's attributes and actions, and to surrender to The Creator's influence in our lives.

It is a very personal prayer practice but is also practiced in groups. It opens one to God's infinite love and power to heal, and opens the door to other related prayer practices around forgiveness, and dealing with painful situations and emotions.

For a more in-depth explanation of Centering Prayer, please see What is Centering Prayer? 

Topics Explored in this Workshop Include:

• Prayer as Relationship
• What is Contemplation?
• The Four Guidelines of Centering Prayer
• Levels of Consciousness
• The Fruits and Gifts of Centering Prayer

If you want to make Centering Prayer a regular practice, we encourage you to also register for the Centering Prayer and the Spiritual Journey class, which is Course 1 in the Spiritual Journey Series.

Free Bonus Opportunity!

If you register for this Introductory Workshop or the Centering Prayer and the Spiritual Journey class, you will receive an invitation to meet our Spiritual Journey facilitators and practice Centering Prayer together the week after this workshop. Ask questions, share your experience learning the prayer, meet others on the journey and enjoy deep silence together.