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Contemplative Outreach of  
Northwest Florida E-News

 

May 2012

Register Now!
Local Silent Retreat & Workshop 

Silent Centering Prayer Retreat & Facilitator Training 
December 6-9, 2012  (Deposit due August 6)
Camp Beckwith (Fairhope, AL)

Cost:  $350 private room     $280 shared room 
Retreat along the banks of beautiful Mobile Bay this Advent for a unique retreat led by John Kelsey, Contemplative Outreach Southern Regional Coordinator, in Fairhope (AL). This retreat is both a Centering Prayer Silent Retreat & Centering Prayer Group Facilitator's Workshop. All are welcome -- experienced facilitators, those wanting to know more about facilitating a Centering Prayer group, or those wanting to enrich their experience of Centering Prayer with a silent retreat. Additional details and registration form are at the Retreats & Workshops page of our website.          

Support Our New Scholarship Fund

Help Others Attend a Retreat 
Our Chapter is creating a scholarship fund to help those who practice Centering Prayer attend silent and formational retreats like our December retreat.  Every single cent of your donation will go to someone with the desire to be transformed in the light of the Lord.  Help us extend Centering Prayer formation opportunities to more people by donating to our Chapter's Scholarship Fund -- read a personal request from Chapter Coordinator Carol Lewis and learn how to donate at the Donations & Support page of our website.

Retreats & Workshops  

8 Day Intensive/Post-Intensive Retreat

June 3-10   Sewanee TN    *within driving distance*

This retreat is an opportunity for practitioners of Centering Prayer to deepen their contemplative journey in the contemporary world. It is a week long experience of integrating contemplation and action through silence, solitude and community. More information at the retreat web page.

8 Day Intensive/Post-Intensive Retreat

June 25 - July 2    Cullman, AL   *within driving distance*
An Intensive Retreat is an in-depth experience in contemplative living and spirituality. The purpose of the retreat is to assist the participants in entering into a more intimate relationship with God and self. The Benedictine Spirituality and Conference Center and Sacred Heart Monastery includes an English Gothic chapel, library, cafeteria, and dormitories. The 200 acres of landscaped and woodland grounds invite quiet walks for meditation and relaxation. Information and registration at CONWF Retreats webpage.

Heartfulness Retreat

July 6-15    Belton, TX 
During this silent retreat, which can also be taken as a post-intensive, one of Fr. Keating's Heartfulness videos will be shown each day. There will be four sessions of Centering Prayer daily. There will also be Lectio Divina.  Additional information at the retreat webpage.

Embodying the Presence of God  

September 7-11   Sewanee, TN   *within driving distance*
Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler and David Frenette lead this contemplative retreat. The retreat includes new teachings on how to practice with the sacred breath in Centering Prayer, reflections on how to live contemplative attitudes in all of life, body prayer, and Centering Prayer. Additional information at the retreat webpage.

 

Theological Principle

The source of Centering Prayer is the Indwelling Trinity. Its practice consists of responding to the call of the Holy Spirit to consent to the Divine presence and action within.

Each month, we bring you one of the Theological Principles from Contemplative Outreach. We offer it to you for prayer and reflection. 

Volunteers & Support

Support Centering Prayer in NW Florida 
Our chapter accepts tax-deductible donations to support the work of Centering Prayer throughout the Florida Panhandle. Donations enable us to offer Introductory Workshops, retreats and scholarships to retreats. Donations of any amount are welcome. If you're willing to make a gift to support Centering Prayer, mail your tax-deductible contribution to Chapter Coordinator Carol Lewis at 612 Silvershore Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507-3345. 
About Our E-News
E-News is sent monthly from  Contemplative Outreach of Northwest Florida during the last week of the month. You were either subscribed through your prayer group or you subscribed yourself through our website. We also occasionally send an e-postcard or special announcement to remind you about a retreat registration deadline or special event. For more information, contact Chapter Coordinator Carol Lewis at [email protected].