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In-Person 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
9:30-11:30 am

Franciscan Spiritual Center
Clark Commons – Willow Room
3162 Furman Drive
Marylhurst, OR 97036

For more information, contact Vicki Hess-Smith
vickihesssmith@gmail.com

Mondays through Fridays 

(Mon. June 5 – Fri. Sept 1)

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 Daniel Olah

Spiritual Journey Course

Every Tuesday night 5:00 – 6:00 pm
(right after NoFrills – same link)

Community building through guided Lectio, video, and discussion.

Come to all in sequence or drop in.

June 2023

photo by lycheeart

A gathering for communal prayer
and Taizé chanting.
Come early for a simple meal together.
First Fridays monthly. Free.

In Person
Friday, June 2
7:00 pm

Each monthly Intro will have two experience practitioners presenting the workshops. Register to join any or all sessions.

Next event: Saturday, June 3, 9:00-11:30 am Pacific

Contemplative Outreach of Portland has established a relationship with the Franciscan Spiritual Center at their new home on the old Marylhurst University campus. Much gratitude to our gracious hosts!

Our three events were well received by COOP and the larger community. Over 20 people attended the Day of Prayer and we have been asked to do it quarterly. Another 20 people attended the introductory workshop, and many have continued with the zoom follow up series or joined the new Centering Prayer Group there on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Centering Prayer Retreat
Eight-Day Retreat
Intensive/post-intensive
June 25 – July 2, 2023
Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Encino, California

photo: Benneth Husted

With Mary Dwyer

September 5, 2023 – September 10, 2023

This 6-day retreat will explore the dance between
Welcoming Prayer and Forgiveness.

There will be extended periods of Centering Prayer, Silence & Solitude.

Dates:
2023: Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4,
2024: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 2, Apr. 6

The Living Flame Service Team is pleased to offer a one-time-only event to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Living Flame program.

 

9-Day Silent Intensive & Post Intensive
Nov. 29 – Dec. 7, 2023
Auburn, CA

Come rest in the stillness of prayer with other contemplative companions, away from the busyness of daily life, and allow the mind, body, and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within.