The COCI service team is requesting that event attendees please refrain from wearing perfume, aftershave, or bringing scented candles to our programs as we have some folks who are allergic and cannot enjoy the event.  Thank you so much for your cooperation.

COCI Meeting Schedule


A Season of Active Waiting

Centering Prayer Retreat

December 2, 2023
9am - 3 pm
Grace Lutheran
5201 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines

$30 includes lunch and refreshments. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Register Here 


O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Advent Silent Saturday Retreat

December 2, 2023
9am - Noon
First Christian Church
611 Clark Ave. Ames Iowa

Contemplative Outreach of Central Iowa invites you to set aside 3 hours on the first Saturday of Advent to explore quiet reflection and Centering Prayer. The focus will be on allowing time to deepen our awareness to God’s presence and participation in our advent experiences as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the gift of divine incarnation. Each participant will receive a reflection booklet and time to reflect in silence as well as opportunities to join in Centering Prayer with the group.

$15   Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Register Here  Download Flyer


Solstice/Advent Pauses

December 21, 2023
7, 9, 11 am, Noon, 1, 3, 5 pm
Immanuel UMC
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Download  Pauses Schedule


Solstice Taize

December 21, 2023
7 p.m.
Immanuel United Methodist Church
2900 49th St, Des Moines

Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with the beautiful music and worship of Taizé. This worship experience will be a fine end to a day of prayer with 7 Sacred Pauses at Immanuel UMC, information above.

Musicians are invited to join us for rehearsal at 5:30 (supper provided) 
A free-will offering will be taken to cover the cost of supplies.

Downloads: Taizè Flyer   Pauses Schedule


Silence, Self-Care and Centering Prayer:
New Beginnings

January 6, 2024
9 am - 4 pm

Zoom Retreat
$15   Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Silent Saturday
“Wilderness: preparing for Lent”

February 10, 2024
 9 am - 3 pm
Walnut Hills UMC

$30 includes lunch and refreshments.
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 AMES Lenten Retreat Day

February 17, 2024
9 am - Noon
Northminster Presbyterian Church, AMES

$15   Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


 

United in Prayer Day

March 8-9, 2024
Immanuel UMC/Online

Noon: Pray together at Immanuel UMC, DSM
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Good Friday
7 Sacred Pauses

March 29, 2024
Immanuel UMC, DSM

6am, 8, 10, Noon, 2pm, 4, 6
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 Silent Saturday

"Contemplative Arts"
Praying with the Arts

April 6, 2024
9 am - 3 pm
Grace Lutheran, DSM

$30 includes lunch, refreshments and supplies
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 Silent Saturday

May 18, 2024
9 am - 3 pm
Iowa Arboretum

Cost (tba) includes lunch and refreshments. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Nan)


8-Day Silent Retreat

October 11-19, 2024
Shalom Retreat Center, Dubuque

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