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.
Seven Contemplative Taizè Pauses
Celebrating 20 Years of Contemplative Outreach in Central Iowa.
In Taizè worship we will explore some of the Spiritual Classics that have played a significant role in the life of our prayer groups. It's a movable feast of music, worship, prayer, silence and reflections from the spiritual masters who have formed us in prayer: Thomas Keating, Teresa of Avilla, John of the Cross, Thomas Merton, the Cloud of Unknowing and the Practice of the Presence of God. Many of these were studied through our Spiritual Journey Series over the years. Join us at these locations that have played a significant role in the growth of our contemplative community:
- April 9, Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community, 3306 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 6:30 p.m
- May 12, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2338 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 6:30 p.m.
Save the Date – More Information Coming Soon
- April 18, Good Friday Seven Sacred Pauses, Des Moines, Iowa
Going Inward: Autumn Rest and Renewal
September 27 - October 4
Benet House Reteat Center, Rock Island, Illinois
Registration for this event has been filled.
To be placed on a waiting list, please email Chris Frantsvog at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This Intensive/Post-Intensive Retreat will consist of continuous periods of Centering Prayer from before sunrise until the dinner hour, with breaks for meals. Attendees may participate in as much prayer as they are called to. Short pauses for entering and leaving the silence will be offered every 30 minutes. This Grand Silence will be bracketed with teaching videos featuring Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey Series.
Veteran retreat leaders Chris Frantsvog and Paul Witmer look forward to hosting you for this journey into deep silence.
Please visit with Chris Frantsvog about prices, scholarships or restrictions you have:
(515) 306-1221 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Location: Benet House Retreat Center, Rock Island, Illinois
Cost: $575 single includes all meals and private bathroom
$650 double occupancy (limited number of rooms available)
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