
Come join us!
Contemplative Outreach of Central Iowa, a chapter of Contemplative Outreach, LTD, serves as a gathering place for people committed to the practice of Centering Prayer, a profound form of silent prayer, and other contemplative practices. We come from a variety of religious and spiritual backgrounds, including no religious or spiritual background. We seek to nurture practitioners of Centering Prayer, foster the process of spiritual transformation, and cultivate an inclusive community by offering introductory classes, retreats, and other enrichment opportunities throughout the year. We also lend support to local Centering Prayer groups.
You’re invited to spend time with our website, which provides information and links to additional Centering Prayer resources as well as other ways to live more contemplatively.
Better yet, come join us at our special and ongoing events or join one of our prayer groups.
Contemplative Outreach of Central Iowa Co-Coordinators:
Julie Honsey & Cheri Grauer
Upcoming Events
- Dec 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CSTFirst Christian Church, 611 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USAContemplative Outreach of Central Iowa invites you to set aside 3 hours on this first Saturday of Advent to enjoy quiet reflection and Centering Prayer with others.
- Dec 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CSTGrace Lutheran Church, 5201 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USAThis Advent, we’re asking a courageous question: What do you fear? In a world still echoing the chaos of Herod’s time—marked by oppression, uncertainty, and unrest—we’re invited to transform fear into hopeful action.