Events

Contemplative Outreach events in the Midwest Region (pdf)

New Spiritual Journey Series on The Cloud of Unknowing
Second Tuesday of every month. See details here.

A New Freedom!
An Introduction to Centering Prayer

The introductory workshop teaches the method of Centering Prayer in easy to understand terms and with practical experience. While this workshop is designed specifically for people in 12-Step recovery, it is open to all and teaches the same method of centering prayer that has been introduced throughout the world by Contemplative Outreach.

	Date:	Saturday, March 10, 2012
	Time:	9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
	Location:	Plymouth U.C.C.
	Cost:	$25
	Contact:	Paul Witmer (515) 240-1653, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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United in Prayer Day

Begun in 1992, United in Prayer Day is an opportunity for the Contemplative Outreach worldwide community to join in silent prayer and enrichment. The day will feature two periods of Centering Prayer, a special video supplied by Contemplative Outreach, Ltd., and rich discussion.

	Date:	Saturday, March 17, 2012
	Location:	St. John's Lutheran Church 600 6th Ave (Downtown Des Moines)
	Time:	Registration 8:30 - Noon
	Contact:	Robin Kline This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 255-6376 Download Flyer

7-Day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat

Retreatants sharing the intensive experience will welcome guests for the weekend portion of the retreat on Friday evening, April 20, absorbing them into the richness of shared silence.

	Date:	Friday, April 16 - Sunday, April 22, 2012 Includes Weekend Centering Prayer Retreat
	Location:	Christian Conference Center, Newton, IA
	Single Occupancy:	Some single occupancy rooms will be available for the intensive retreat ($450)
	Double Occupancy:	Couples/roommates are encouraged to register for double occupancy ($350)
	Deposit:	$50.00
	Contact:	Paul Witmer, (515) 240-1653, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Weekend Centering Prayer Retreat

Friday evening, April 20, you will be absorbed into the richness of shared silence of the Intensive retreatants.

	Date:	Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 22, 2012 Runs concurrently with the above 7-Day Intensive Retreat
	Location:	Christian Conference Center, Newton, IA
	Contact:	Paul Witmer, (515) 240-1653, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Welcoming Prayer Workshop

	Presenter:	Susan Komis
	Date:	Friday, May 19, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
	Location:	Covenant Christian Church
	Contact:	Paul Witmer, (515) 240-1653, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Day of Visioning and Discernment

	Presenter:	Susan Komis
	Date:	Friday, May 19, 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Location:	Covenant Christian Church
	Contact:	Paul Witmer, (515) 240-1653, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Contemplative Outreach events in the Midwest Region (pdf)

American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls, IA

Upcoming Events

The Dark Night of the Soul
Spiritual Journey Series
2nd Tuesday of each Month
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Contemplative Dimensions of the 12 Steps
Exploring Centering Prayer as an 11th Step Practice
Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
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A New Freedom!
An Introduction to Centering Prayer
March 10, 2012
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United in Prayer Day
March 17, 2012
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“The root of prayer is interior silence. We may think of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words. But this is only one expression. Deep prayer is the laying aside of thoughts. It is the opening of mind and heart, body and feelings—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond words, thoughts and emotions.” (OM, 136)