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Congratulations and welcome to Alysa Hilton who has completed her formation training to become our newest presenter of the Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop. Alysa is the facilitator of the CP group that meets at St John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in Milwaukie. They meet every Wednesday at 11:30. She welcomes anyone to join them in person anytime. She is also a Benedictine Oblate, retired RN and grandmother who enjoys calligraphy, drawing, painting and watercolors.

In-Person
Wednesday, July 3, 11, 25, 2024
10 am to noon

Guided contemplative walks on paved paths and sidewalks, subject to weather conditions.

Franciscan Spiritual Center
Marylhurst Commons
3159 Furman Drive, Marylhurst, OR 97036
Sliding fee scale

Join others on the first Friday of the month for an evening of contemplative prayer and fellowship. These First Fridays evolve as people join in, offer their gifts and contributions, and expand what a common experience of contemplative prayer can be.

August 2, 2024 
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Franciscan Spiritual Center
3159 Forman Drive, Marylhurst, OR

This is a free event but RSVP so we may prepare space.

Centering Prayer 12-Step Outreach is offering:
five monthly online Centering Prayer Introductory Workshops from

1st Saturday each month 9-11:30 am Pacific Time
July 6, Aug 3, or Sept 7, 2024

Registration is required to receive a Zoom invitation.

Creating Space for Change: Exercises for calming and healing the nervous system

Online

July 8 – August 1, 2024
Monday – Thursday
5:30-6:30 am Pacific time

Cost: $50, scholarships available

A Contemplative Mini Retreat with Instruction on the Welcoming Prayer Practice: Consent on the Go

In-Person

Saturday, July 20, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Presented by Bette Butler, a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer
The Church of the Transfiguration
121 Brooks Camp Rd., Sisters, OR

Event is free but donations gladly accepted

Mondays through Fridays 

(sometimes we need help with that second sit)
Mondays through Fridays
4:30-5:00 pm (Pacific)

No chit-chat, no extras.
All are welcome.
Drop in any time

Contact councilcoordinating@gmail.com for login information.

Photo by photo: Anita Mayes

An Online Interspiritual Meditation Community

Looking for a different time for an on-line sit?
The Meditation Chapel is a multi-faith community of contemplatives that sponsors many groups at many times.

Check it out!

Living Flame 2 is following up on the successful first season of LF1 offered globally to individuals and in-person small groups with an additional seven sessions. It is hosted by Contemplative Outreach’s Living Flame Service Team.

This is a commitment to each of the seven sessions of Living Flame 2 on the following dates and time: 2024 – Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, 2025 – Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5. All dates meet at 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time (-5 UTC)

The program is online.

View the informational video.

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