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SUMMARY:A Taste of Silence Retreat Day
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday April 12\, 2025 you are invited to set apart a day to refresh\, recreate\, and recommit to God-centered 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.\n\nLocation:  Inlet United\, 2315 Spring St.\, Port Moody\, BC\n\nTime:\nRegistration 9:30 a.m.\nRetreat/Silence 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n2025-04-12 COGV Taste of Silence
URL:https://cogv.org/event/a-taste-of-silence-retreat-day-3/
LOCATION:Inlet United\, 2315 Spring St.\,\, Port Moody\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Huggan":MAILTO:mhuggan@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250222T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20241204T160603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T160735Z
UID:966-1740214800-1740236400@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Enrichment Day – Living into The Beatitudes
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday February 22\, 2025 you are invited to set apart a day as we welcome Ron Dart as our guest speaker.  Ron is the author of The Beatitudes – When Mountain Meets Valley\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom\n\nTime:  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Zoom Room opens at 8:45 a.m.\n\n2025-02-22 Enrichment Day
URL:https://cogv.org/event/zoom-enrichment-day-living-into-the-beatitudes/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Huggan":MAILTO:mhuggan@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250104T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20241011T131639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T131639Z
UID:949-1735983000-1736010000@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Epiphany Retreat
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday January 4\, 2025 you are invited to a North Shore gathering of contemplative seekers.\nFor any new to the practice of Centering Prayer or those who would like to deepen or refresh their practice\, this workshop is for you.\n\nThe retreat familiarizes participants with the method of Centering Prayer and its conceptual background and offers two opportunities to experience the prayer.\n\nLocation:  Saint Catherine’s Anglican Church 1058 Ridgewood Drive\, North Vancouver.\n\nTime:  9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n\n2025-01-04-Epiphany-Retreat
URL:https://cogv.org/event/epiphany-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Catherine’s Anglican Church\, 1058 Ridgewood Drive\, North Vancouver\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20241029T164849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T164849Z
UID:958-1733563800-1733581800@cogv.org
SUMMARY:An Advent Taste of Silence
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a personal retreat day\, a taste of silence during this sacred time of year.\nPlease join us for an opportunity to be alone with God in the presence of others in our\nCentering Prayer Community.\n\nLocation:  St Philip’s Anglican Church (Dunbar) 3737 W 27th Avenue Vancouver\, BC\,\n\nTime:  9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n2024-12-07 Advent ToS
URL:https://cogv.org/event/an-advent-taste-of-silence-5/
LOCATION:St. Philip’s Anglican Church\, 3737 West 27th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20240918T230236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T230236Z
UID:933-1729330200-1729348200@cogv.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of Silence Retreat Day
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday October 19\, 2024 you are invited to set apart a day to refresh\, recreate\, and recommit to God-centered 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.\n\nLocation:  Inlet United\, 2315 Spring St.\, Port Moody\, BC\n\nTime:  9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\nTaste of Silence – October 19\, 2024
URL:https://cogv.org/event/a-taste-of-silence-retreat-day-2/
LOCATION:Inlet United\, 2315 Spring St.\,\, Port Moody\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241204T080000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20241001T144953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T144953Z
UID:942-1729062000-1733299200@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Morning Prayer Offering via Zoom - Welcoming Prayer Practice
DESCRIPTION:For eight weeks\, commencing on Wednesday October 16\, 2024 until December 4\, 2024 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Christine Kesans will be hosting an early morning prayer gathering.\n\nYou are invited to an 8-week practice for learning\, refreshing or deepening a Welcoming Prayer practice\, an embodied practice of YES for everyday life.\n\nMeeting Dates:  October 16\, October 23\, October 30\, November 6\, November 13\, November 20\, November 27\, December 4\n\nSchedule:\n20 minute period of Centering Prayer\nVideo Teaching\nWelcoming Prayer Practice\nHoly Listening\nSacred Sharing\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom (Register with Christine at chris.kesans@gmail.com to receive the link)\n\nTime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Zoom Room opens at 5:45 with music)\n\n2024-Oct 19 to Dec 4 Morning Offering – Welcoming Prayer Practice
URL:https://cogv.org/event/morning-prayer-offering-via-zoom-welcoming-prayer-practice/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20240918T231618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T231618Z
UID:938-1726646400-1750006800@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Coming Events - 2024-2025
DESCRIPTION:Please refer to the attached document for upcoming events.\n\nCOGV Events 2024-2025
URL:https://cogv.org/event/coming-events-2024-2025/
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240731T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240821T070000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20240730T230536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T230536Z
UID:927-1722405600-1724223600@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Early Morning Prayer Offering Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:For four weeks\, commencing on Wednesday July 30\, 2024 until August 21\, 2024 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Christine Kesans will be hosting an early morning prayer gathering.\n\nWe will journey with Thomas Keating in a four week teaching.\n\nMeeting Dates:  July 31\, August 7\, August 14\, August 21\n\nSchedule:\n20- 25 minute period of Centering Prayer\nVideo Teaching\nHoly Listening\nSacred Sharing\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom (Register with Christine at chris.kesans@gmail.com to receive the link)\n\nTime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Zoom Room opens at 5:45 with music)\n\n2024-Early Morning Prayer Offering
URL:https://cogv.org/event/early-morning-prayer-offering-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20231116T231948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T231948Z
UID:899-1717423200-1717848000@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Annual Centering Prayer Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We welcome all who have an established Centering Prayer practice and are called to deepening the practice in silence and solitude while in community.\n\nNew – Dual Track Program\n\nBethlemen Retreat Centre\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\n\n2024-Annual Centering Prayer Retreat
URL:https://cogv.org/event/annual-centering-prayer-silent-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Retreat Centre\, Nanaimo\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20240416T144544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T144544Z
UID:915-1715419800-1715437800@cogv.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of Silence Retreat Day
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday May 11\, 2024 you are invited to set apart a day to refresh\, recreate\, and recommit to God-centered 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.\n\nLocation:  Pacific Spirit 2195 West 45th Avenue\, Vancouver\, B.C.\n\nTime:  9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n2024-05-11 COGV Taste of Silence
URL:https://cogv.org/event/a-taste-of-silence-retreat-day/
LOCATION:Pacific Spirit\, 2195 West 45th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Smart":MAILTO:wdsmart@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20240205T205247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T205247Z
UID:911-1708160400-1708182000@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Program
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday February 17\, 2024 we will be holding an Introduction to Centering Prayer Program at Mount Olive Lutheran Church\, 2350 148th Street\, South Surrey\,B.C.\n\nTime:\nRegistration 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\nInstruction and Practice 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\nLunch will be provided.\n\nContact Karen Duddy:  kmduddy@gmail.com or (604) 742-1607 for more details\n\n2024-02-17 Intro to Centering Prayer Workshop
URL:https://cogv.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-program-5/
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20231116T232350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T163839Z
UID:901-1707555600-1707577200@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Enrichment Day Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Enrichment day on Saturday February 10\, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\n\nOur Praxis Topic is the “Listening Prayer” and our teacher and facilitator will be Katherine Murray.\n\nWorkshop Description: Listening Prayer is a spiritual practice of becoming quiet to listen for\nwhat God is speaking or making known to our hearts. In this offering you are invited into a\nsacred pause to connect with God\, to explore the ways we hear from God\, and be intentional to\nlisten for what God is making known through facilitated meditations and reflections. This\nenrichment day will include centering prayer and group sharing.\n\nSchedule\n8.45 am Zoom Opens – musical prelude as we gather with mics muted\n9am – 2pm Enrichment workshop\nThere will be a 15-minute coffee break and a 45-minute lunch break\n2pm – 2.30pm Q&A\, closing prayer\n2.30 – 3.00pm Zoom room will close\n\nPre-Register to receive the zoom link – Suggested Donation: $5 – $30. However\, all donations\nin any amount are welcomed and support the work of COGV. Please make cheques payable to\nCOGV and mail to Margaret Huggan: 208-3980 Carrigan Court\, Burnaby\, BC\, V3N 4S6\nor send in an e-transfer to Margaret mhuggan@telus.net\n2024-02-10-Enrichment Day
URL:https://cogv.org/event/enrichment-day-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240102T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20240102T163130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T163130Z
UID:904-1704182400-1704214800@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Early Morning Prayer - Virtual - Julian of Norwich
DESCRIPTION:For ten weeks\, commencing on Wednesday January 10\, 2024 until March 13\, 2024 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Christine Kesans will be hosting an early morning prayer gathering.\n\nWe will journey with Julian of Norwich – Revelations of Divine Love.\n\nMeeting Dates:  January 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, February 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, March 6\, 13.\n\nSchedule:\n20- 25 minute period of Centering Prayer\nVideo Teaching\nHoly Listening\nFaith Sharing\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom (Register with Christine at chris.kesans@gmail.com to receive the link)\n\nTime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Zoom Room opens at 5:45 with music)\n2024 Julian of Norwich
URL:https://cogv.org/event/early-morning-prayer-virtual-julian-of-norwich/
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231209T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230802T151821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T231605Z
UID:885-1702114200-1702132200@cogv.org
SUMMARY:An Advent Taste of Silence
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday December 9\, 2023 you are invited to set apart a day to refresh\, recreate\, and recommit to God-centered 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.\n\nLocation:  St Dunstan’s Anglican Church\, Aldergrove\, BC\n\nTime:  9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n2023-12-09 Advent Taste Of Silence
URL:https://cogv.org/event/an-advent-taste-of-silence-4/
LOCATION:St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church\, 3025 264th Street\, Aldergrove\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230802T151634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T142718Z
UID:876-1694856600-1694874600@cogv.org
SUMMARY:A Fall Gathering - Celebrating 20 Years as a COGV Chapter
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday September 16\, 2023 you are invited to set apart a day to refresh\, recreate\, and recommit to God-centered 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.\n\nThis will be a kick off event to a year long recognition of our ever evolving Chapter.\n\nLocation:  Parish of St. Mary’s\, Kerrisdale\n\nTime:\nRegistration – 9:30 a.m.\nRetreat – 10:00 – 2:30 p.m.\n\nTo register please contact Margaret Huggan – mhuggan@telus.net\n\nFor more details please refer to the attached flyer:\n2023-09-16-20 Years of COGV
URL:https://cogv.org/event/a-fall-gathering-celebrating-20-years-as-a-cogv-chapter/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Anglican Church\, 2490 West 37th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 1P5
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230802T151125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T151125Z
UID:873-1694851200-1717866000@cogv.org
SUMMARY:2023 - 2024 Upcoming Events
DESCRIPTION:Please review the attached document for our upcoming events in 2023 and 2024.\n\n2023-2024 Upcoming Events
URL:https://cogv.org/event/2023-2024-upcoming-events/
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T070000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230818T232621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T232621Z
UID:891-1693375200-1697612400@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Early Morning Prayer - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:For six weeks\, commencing on Wednesday August 30\, 2023 until October 18\, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Christine Kesans will be hosting an early morning prayer gathering.\nWe will journey with Thomas Keating’s six week teaching – That We May Be One – Christian Non-Duality\n\nMeeting Dates:  August 30\, September 6\, 13\, 20\, October 11\, 18 – we will not meet September 27 and October 4.\n\nSchedule:\n20- 25 minute period of Centering Prayer\nVideo Teaching\nHoly Listening\nFaith Sharing\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom (Register with Christine at chris.kesans@gmail.com to receive the link)\n\nTime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Zoom Room opens at 5:45 with music)\n\n2023-08-30 That We May Be One
URL:https://cogv.org/event/early-morning-prayer-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230719T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230816T070000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230704T002340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T002340Z
UID:849-1689746400-1692169200@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Early Morning Prayer - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:For five weeks\, commencing on Wednesday July 19\, 2023 until August 16\, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Christine Kesans will be hosting an early morning prayer gathering.\nWe continue with Part 5 of the Spiritual Journey Program by Father Thomas Keating.  Human Evolution\, What is Divine Therapy Part 1 & 2\, A Word about Service\, and A Blessing\n\nSchedule:\nOpening Prayer\n20- 25 minute period of Centering Prayer\nViewing of video clip\nFaith Sharing\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom (Register with Christine at chris.kesans@gmail.com to receive the link)\n\nTime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.\n\nJuly-August 2023-Morning Offering
URL:https://cogv.org/event/early-morning-prayer-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230118T153344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T153404Z
UID:811-1686009600-1686441599@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Annual Centering Prayer Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We welcome all who have an established Centering Prayer practice and are called to deepening the practice in silence and solitude while in community.\n\nNew – Dual Track Program\n\nBethlemen Retreat Centre\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\n\n2023-Annual Centering Prayer Retreat
URL:https://cogv.org/event/annual-centering-prayer-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Retreat Centre\, Nanaimo\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230216T155915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T231457Z
UID:835-1683972000-1683988200@cogv.org
SUMMARY:A Taste of Silence - In Person
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday May 13\, 2023 you are invited to set apart a day to refresh\, recreate\, and recommit to God-centered 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.\n\nLocation:  The Sanctuary on 6th – 6th Street & Queens Avenue\, New Westminster\nRegistration:  9:30 a.m.\nRetreat/Silence:  10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\nLunch: Please bring a bagged lunch. We will provide refreshments and snacks\nPre-Registration:\nPlease let us know if you will attend by emailing or calling in advance.\nContact: Margaret Huggan: 778-839-8885\, or mhuggan@telus.net\n\n2023-05-13 A Taste of Silence
URL:https://cogv.org/event/a-taste-of-silence-3/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary on 6th\, 6th St & Queens Avenue\, New Westminster\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Huggan":MAILTO:mhuggan@telus.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230304T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230216T160120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T160120Z
UID:837-1677920400-1677934800@cogv.org
SUMMARY:United in Prayer Day
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday March 4\, 2023 let us unite in prayer\, guided by the Holy Spirit\, focused on the healing of the world in a divine way.\nCelebrating the gifts of the Spiritual Journey\, the gifts of Fr Thomas Keating and the gifts of Centering Prayer. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://cogv.org/event/united-in-prayer-day/
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230118T154416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T154729Z
UID:819-1675843200-1680714000@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Early Morning Prayer - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Commencing on Wednesday February 8\, 2023 until April 5\, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Christine Kesans will be hosting an early morning prayer gathering.\nThe topic is God is Love.  The Most Excellent Path.  From Part 5 of the Spiritual Journey Program by Father Thomas Keating\n\nSchedule:\nOpening Prayer\n20 minute period of Centering Prayer\nViewing of video clip\nFaith Sharing\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom (Register with Christine at chris.kesans@gmail.com to receive the link)\n\nTime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.\n\n2023-Feb 8 to Apr 5 Morning Prayer – God is Love
URL:https://cogv.org/event/early-morning-prayer-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230131T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230118T153521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T153521Z
UID:800-1675191600-1675197000@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Thomas Merton
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday January 31\, 2023 the Thomas Merton Society of Canada invites you to a birthday party for Thomas Merton.  Whether you are a longtime reader of Merton or just a beginner\, this is your opportunity to meet some local members of the TMSC\, enjoy some live jazz\, consume some nibblies and refreshments\, and celebrate with us. Poet Susan McCaslin and other Merton aficionados will share their insights about Merton.\n\nLocation:  St. Andrew’s United Church\n\nTime:  7:00-8:30 p.m.\n\n2023-01-31-Celebrating Thomas Merton
URL:https://cogv.org/event/celebrating-thomas-merton/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church\, 1044 St. George's Avenue\, North Vancouver\, B.C.\, V7L 3H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230130T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T190046
CREATED:20230129T055923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T055923Z
UID:823-1675105200-1675110600@cogv.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Opportunities in the Fraser Valley   Monthly Centering Prayer Group
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities for experienced practitioners\nLast Monday of the Month\nNext one: January 30\, 2023\n7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. In Person & On Zoom\nSt. Dunstan’s\, Aldergrove\nWith Katherine Murray & Elaine Chatwin\nGoing deeper for those already experienced in the practice \nThe intention for this monthly group (last Monday of each month) is to deepen into our Centering Prayer practice\, deepen our living contemplatively\, and deepen in community. Each gathering includes a 30-minute practice of Centering Prayer\, a focus on Centering Prayer and Community\, and this Fall we will focus on teachings by contemplative Wisdom teacher\, Cynthia Bourgeault.  \nThis event is a hybrid event. Both online and in-person registrants are welcome. \nKatherine deeply loves the practice of centering prayer as it opens up a way to be present to our union with God. She is currently in formation with Contemplative Outreach Greater Vancouver to be a commissioned centering prayer facilitator. Elaine is an experienced Centering Prayer practitioner. She teaches and leads Centering Prayer groups at the Parish of St. Dunstan.  \n$20 $10 $5 $0\nhttps://www.st-dunstans.ca/events/monthly-centering-prayer-group
URL:https://cogv.org/event/centering-prayer-opportunities-in-the-fraser-valley-monthly-centering-prayer-group/
LOCATION:St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church\, 3025 264th Street\, Aldergrove\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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SUMMARY:2023 - Upcoming Winter / Spring Events
DESCRIPTION:Please review the attached document for our 2023 upcoming events.\n\n2023-Upcoming Events Winter-Spring
URL:https://cogv.org/event/2022-2023-upcoming-schedule-of-events/
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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SUMMARY:An Advent Taste of Silence - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday December 10\, 2022 you are invited to set apart a day to refresh\, recreate\, and recommit to God-centered 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.\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom\n\nTime:  9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\nPlease read the attached flyer for more details. \n2022-12-10 COGV Advent Taste of Silence
URL:https://cogv.org/event/an-advent-taste-of-silence-3/
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Program
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday November 26\, 2022 we will be holding an Introduction to Centering Prayer Program at Crossroads United Church\, Delta.\n\nTime:  9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\nContinuing Sessions via Zoom will follow:  Wednesdays November 30th\, December 7th\, 14th and in Person December 21st.  7:00 – 8:30 p.m.\n\nMore details to follow.
URL:https://cogv.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-program-4/
LOCATION:Crossroads United Church\, 7655 120 St\, Delta\, B.C.\, V4C 6P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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SUMMARY:Early Morning Prayer - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Commencing on Wednesday November 23rd for 5 weeks until December 21st from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Christine Kesans will be hosting an early morning prayer gathering.  The topic is Mary the Mother of God – A Model for Lay Contemplative Life\n\nSchedule:\nOpening Prayer\n25 minute period of Centering Prayer\nViewing of video clip\nFaith Sharing\n\nDates:  November 23\, 30\, December 7\, 14\, 21\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom (Register with Christine at chris.kesans@gmail.com to receive the link)\n\nTime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.\n \n2022-November December – Early Morning Prayer
URL:https://cogv.org/event/early-morning-prayer-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Silence
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday October 15\, 2022 you are invited to set apart a day to refresh\, recreate\, and recommit to God-centered 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.\n\nLocation:  St. Laurence Anglican Church\, Coquitlam\n\nTime:  9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n\n2022-10-15-ATasteOfSilence
URL:https://cogv.org/event/a-taste-of-silence-2/
LOCATION:St. Laurence Anglican Church\, 845 St Laurence Street\, Coquitlam\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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SUMMARY:Early Morning Prayer - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Commencing on Wednesday October 5th for 5 weeks until November 2nd from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Christine Kesans will be hosting an early morning prayer gathering with video teaching from Father Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey Program – Contemplation:  The Divine Therapy – The Beatitudes.\n\nSchedule:\nOpening Prayer\n20 minute period of Centering Prayer\nViewing of video clip\nFaith Sharing\n\nDates:  October 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and November 26\n\nLocation:  Via Zoom (Register with Christine at chris.kesans@gmail.com to receive the link)\n\nTime: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.\n\n2022-October November – TheBeatitudes
URL:https://cogv.org/event/early-morning-prayer-virtual/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Coming Events
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