Please forward this email on to the members of your Centering Prayer groups – especially those who are new or who would like to attend as a refresher. Also send it to people you know who are interested in learning about Centering Prayer and finding stillness and spiritual growth. INVITATION Centering Prayer Introductory Course on Zoom “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Are you curious to learn more about being still and opening to the presence of God through contemplative prayer? ….Then Centering Prayer may be for you. Centering Prayer is a simple method of Christ-centered silent prayer for those seeking a deeper prayer life. It is a modern approach to an ancient contemplative prayer practice. A movement beyond conversation to communion with God, which leads to personal transformation and a more intimate relationship. The FREE 5 week Zoom course includes an Introductory Workshop plus 4 Follow Up Sessions. They lay the foundation in the method of Centering Prayer and include both instruction and group practice. All five Monday sessions are led by Sue Woollard, a presenter trained by Contemplative Outreach Canada. Registration: Please register with Sue Woollard at sue.woollard108@gmail.com And don’t hesitate to share this invitation with friends you think might be interested. The Zoom joining information will be sent to all registered participants (NOTE: If you already practice Centering Prayer and would like to take the course as a refresher, you are most welcome.) Introductory Workshop – Monday, October 30, 2023 from 7:00-9:30 pm 4 Follow Up Sessions – Mondays, November 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 from 7-9pm. All sessions include: a 20 minute Centering Prayer meditation; a video presentation on the principles, discipline and method of Centering Prayer by Father Thomas Keating and others to support you in your practice, and a Q&A period. “When you pray, go into your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father in secret. and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 We are looking for a new treasurer.Could you volunteer? Here is the Job Description: TREASURER JOB DESCRIPTION Monitor and keep the account monthly statements.Report the account balance and all the expenses at every COCO Team meeting.Write every cheque in accordance with the decisions made by the COCO Team.Prepare a balanced budget for events.Keep banking documents, chequebooks, rubber stamp and deposit books in a safe place.Present a yearly financial summaryDiscuss possible investment with the COCO Team, like GIC and/or GIC cashable.Be in touch with Contemplative Outreach Limited (COL) to benefit from their matching Scholarship Program for retreats and other COCO/COO events.If you are interested, please contact Mary Catherine Doyle by email here.Contemplative Outreach LinksThere is a world of Contemplative Outreach communities out there and so we wanted to provide you with some links so that you can explore what is available to you and your Centering Prayer group. Contemplative Outreach Ltd. – (the Mother Ship!) where there are many print and video resources, calendar of retreats and events and more. Click here. The Voice – the Newsletter of the Volunteers of Contemplative Outreach Ltd. Click here. Our COCO Facebook Group – Click here. |
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