February 2020
A Taste of Silence
You are invited to set apart a day to refresh, re-create, and recommit to God-centred living in an atmosphere that encourages inner solitude and inner silence. The opportunity for centering prayer in community is a gift in itself. We often experience more profound silence, within which the Spirit connects us in love. Registration: 10:00 a.m. Refreshments and Connecting in Community. Retreat/Silence: 10:30 am - 3:15 pm Location: Lynn Valley United Church 3201 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, BC 2020-02-01-COGV-ATasteOfSilence
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United In Prayer Day
UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING UNITED IN PRAYER DAY MARCH 21, 2020 Hello Dear Friends; Due to the unforeseen circumstances surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak we have made the decision to cancel our in person gathering at First Lutheran on the 21st March. However we are pleased to offer you an alternative gathering via ZOOM video conferencing We will host the meeting from 10am to 12.30pm. There will be a time of centering prayer, viewing of a video teaching by Father Thomas, sharing…
Find out more »May 2020
We Invite you to join us for a Two -Part Mini Retreat Day Via Zoom – Saturday May 2, 2020 at 9.30am. Part A - A Taste of Silence (Approximately 1 - 1.5 hours). Part B - Enrichment (Approximately 1 - 1.5 hours). For more information please read the attached poster or contact Christine Kesans at chris.kesans@gmail.com or (604) 944-7447. 2020-05-02-MiniTasteOfSilence
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A Taste of Silence – Zoom Day Retreat
You are invited to set apart a day to refresh, re-create, and recommit to God-centred living in an atmosphere that encourages inner solitude and inner silence. The opportunity for centering prayer in community is a gift in itself. We often experience more profound silence, within which the Spirit connects us in love. Retreat/Silence: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Location: Via Zoom2020-09-19-ATasteOfSilence
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ENRICHMENT DAY – VIRTUAL
Discover the "treasure hidden in a field" through praying the scriptures and deepen your interpersonal relationship with God. Please join us for this day of enrichment. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Via Zoom 2020-11-21-EnrichmentDay
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AN ADVENT TASTE OF SILENCE – VIRTUAL
December 5, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. You are invited to set apart a day to refresh, re-create, and recommit to God-centred living in an atmosphere that encourages inner solitude and inner silence. The opportunity for centering prayer in community is a gift in itself. We often experience more profound silence, within which the Spirit connects us in love. For information contact Christine at (604) 944-7447 or chris.kesans@gmail.com Location: Via Zoom Advent 2020 - Taste Of Silence-Virtual Advent 2020…
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December 19, 2020 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. You are invited to set apart a day to refresh, re-create, and recommit to God-centred living in an atmosphere that encourages inner solitude and inner silence. The opportunity for centering prayer in community is a gift in itself. We often experience more profound silence, within which the Spirit connects us in love. Hosted by St. Dunstan's - More details to follow. For information contact Gene Fraser at genef@uvic.ca or www.st-dunstans.ca
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Retreat – Deepening In Love – The Grace of Forgiveness
January 6 - 9, 2021 Various Times (Refer to attachment) You are invited to Come, be Stilled, and to be Loved Wednesday January 6 - Saturday January 9, 2021 and participate in a Centering Prayer Silent Retreat via Zoom with guest speaker and friend Cherry Haistan. In an atmosphere that encourages inner solitude and inner silence, we open ourselves to ALL THAT IS. For information contact Christine at (604) 944-7447 or chris.kesans@gmail.com Location: Via Zoom Retreat-January2021
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Introduction to Centering Prayer Program Via Zoom
The Introduction to Centering Prayer Program offers the opportunity to explore a deep reflective practice of silent prayer based on the rich wisdom teaching of the Christian contemplative tradition. Workshop: Saturday, February 20, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Via Zoom Continuing Sessions: Wednesday Evenings 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please pre-register by February 15, 2021. 2021-02-20-COGV-IntroductionToCenteringPrayer
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United in Prayer Day – Virtual
March 6, 2021 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. You are invited to join us for our Worldwide United in Prayer Day. Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Contact Christine Kesans at chris.kesans@gmail.com or (604) 944-7447. Location: Via Zoom 2021-03-06-United in Prayer Day
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Introduction to Centering Prayer Program
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For information on retreats offered in other provinces
Contemplative Outreach Canada provides links to the various Contemplative Outreach regional chapters across Canada.
Also Contemplative Outreach International and Oregon Contemplative Outreach offer rich programs of Centering Prayer, Welcoming Prayer, Lectio Divina and other retreats of varying duration.