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Contemplative Outreach Pittsburgh 2024 December News We embrace the process of transformation in Christ, both in ourselves and in others, through the practice of Centering Prayer.
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Greetings Friends,
Here I sit happy in the thought that you may be reading this, during Advent 2024. Together we anticipate an ancient celebration of our vital human connection to the divine. Connection is most perfectly suggested to us by peering into the Nativity Scene. The Creche pauses us to remember and imagine what is beckoning us into the New Year.
The Contemplative Outreach Service Team is planning events for 2025 . These endeavors will further our journey together. Our path leads towards “Oneness: Unity in Contemplation” as described by Fr. Thomas in 2008. Our growth has been monumental and there is much to celebrate! Our Community lives “the wisdom of the contemplative path through faith that is active in love”.
“Oneness” will be our focus to celebrate our 4oth Anniversary in 2028. For now, I ask that you place on your list of things to do, to look at the flourishing diversity of our contemplatives! You can see examples by scheduling time to view the 58-minute YouTube recently released. It is from the Annual Conference this fall. Follow the LINK to the Young Contemplatives: (are) Widening the Circle !
The Team also is looking forward to transitioning the Service Team. We currently approach the end of the recommended 3 years term for Chapter Leadership. You are invited to share in the efforts. There is so much to say! When I become confounded about anything, I have learned to take a momentary pause, an imperceptible bow, and say “Thank You”. It seems to settle me into the peaceful awareness of the present moment and most profoundly the eternally abiding presence of God.
This gratitude behavior, I have learned is a guardrail for me to remain centered toward the Ultimate Reality. Two other behaviors have developed and I enjoy. They are stewardship and service. As Coordinator of our Pittsburgh Chapter, I cherish the opportunity for community, stewardship and service.
I, along with our Service Team members Christean Volz, Peg Joyce, Nancy Bearer and Wiltrud Fassbinder extend our prayers and wishes for your blessings this Christmas Season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! Thank you and the Contemplative Outreach family the world over.
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Contact: Victoria E. Graham There is nothing small in the service of God. Looking to share your talents through a contemplative volunteer opportunity? We would love to hear from you! Communications, Newsletter, Event Planning, Hospitality and more!
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Our Pittsburgh Chapter, continues to request submissions for our eNewsletters from you. Submissions should arrive early in the last week of each month for inclusion in the upcoming edition. Know that you may submit and schedule publication at a later time in the upcoming year. We welcome news from your Group, perhaps Lectio Readings you have shared, and Study topics.
We hope to provide more Introductory Workshops which serve our Chapter, the Community, and the Globe. Please contact Victoria @ victoriae4copcenteringprayer@gmail.com should you wish to learn more about the Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop Program.
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Contemplative Outreach is a spiritual network of individuals and small faith communities committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel. The common desire for Divine transformation, primarily expressed through a commitment to a daily Centering Prayer practice, unites our international, interdenominational community. |
Contemplative Outreach offers many online programs. Attending a workshop, a retreat, an online Centering Prayer group or participating in an online course with a global community is a great way of deepening one’s relationship with God and the experience of living a contemplative life.
Via Zoom: Feb. 1 March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7 July 5, August 2, September 6, October4, November 1, December 6 First Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices, Visio-Divina (visual-Art) practices. Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Hosted by Contemplative Outreach Hawaii.
Link to Word of the Week: A free program offered by Contemplative Outreach. A short message is sent each Sunday, which includes an image, Scripture, reflections and suggested practices followed by two weekly prayer groups for practice in community.
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January 25-26, 2025
The Contemplative Heart of Unity: A Retreat into Oneness through Centering Prayer In a world where division and disconnection often overshadow our shared humanity, the call to unity has never been more urgent.
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Bethany Retreat Center, Frenchville, PA |
Introduction to Centering Prayer
January 31 - February 2, 2025
Sourced from the depths of Christian contemplative tradition, Centering Prayer has emerged as a life-changing prayer practice for those who embrace it. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer; prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. Its purpose is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer.
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Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. |
Contemplative Outreach offers many online programs. Attending a workshop, a retreat, an online Centering Prayer group or participating in an online course with a global community is a great way of deepening one’s relationship with God and the experience of living a contemplative life.
Via Zoom: Feb. 1 March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7 July 5, August 2, September 6, October4, November 1, December 6 First Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices, Visio-Divina (visual-Art) practices. Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Hosted by Contemplative Outreach Hawaii.
Link to Word of the Week a free program offered by Contemplative Outreach. A short message is sent each Sunday, which includes an image, Scripture, reflections and suggested practices followed by two weekly prayer groups for practice in community.
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COP Resources: Books & Lending Library |
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Special Price on Books: Each for only $10 plus postage Lending Library Click COP RESOURCES for a complete list of resources that can be borrowed from the COP library.
Please call or text your requests to Chris Volz at 412-779-8269 (you may leave a voice message) or send an email at chrisvolzu@gmail.com. |
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Contemplative Outreach of PITTSBURGH (Resources donated from Nana’s Collection) DVDs THE FUTURE OF CHRISTIANITY - INTEGRAL LIFE PRODUCTION PAINTING THE STARS SCIENCE - RELIGION AND AN EVOLVING FAITH www.livingthequestion.com CENTERING PRAYER: A WAY OF LIFE - CARL J. ARICO THE PRACTICES THAT BRING THE FRUITS OF CENTERING PRAYER INTO DAILYLIFE - FR. CARL, GAIL HOPLER, DAVID FRENETTE & SISTER BERNADTE ASDALE A TASTE OF BEAUTY, TRUTH AND GOODNESS - FATHER THOMAS KEATING AND RICHARD ROHR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY SERIES - THOMAS KEATING THE HUMAN CONDITION - THOMAS KEATING THE NIGHT OF SENSE - THOMAS KEATING THE SPIRITUAL SENSES - THOMAS KEATING INVITATION FROM GOD - THOMAS KEATING
CDs THRUGH THE OPEN DOOR - ECKHART TOLLE THE POWER OF NOW: A NEW EARTH - ECKHART TOLLE THE ART OF PRESENCE - ECKHART TOLLE STILLNESS SPEAKS - ECKHART TOLLE A RETREAT WITH TEILHARD DE CHARDIN - FATHER DONALD GOEGEN ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS - SUSAN MUTO LIVING WELL AND DYING WELL - SOGYAL RINOCHE PRACTICING PEACDE IN TIMES OF WAR - PEMA CHODRON ENCOUNTERING THE WISDOM OF JESUS (6-CDS) - CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT CENTERING PRAYER MEDITATIONS- DAVID FRENETTE THE CONTEMPLATIVE DIMENSIONS OF THE 12 STEPS - FATHER THOMASKEATING HEARTFULNESS: TRANSFORMATION IN CHRIST - FATHER THOMAS KEATINGAND BETTY S. FLOWERS OPEN MIND, OPEN HEART AND READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF JOHN (7-CDS) - FATHER THOMAS KEATING THE TWO MAJOR TASKS OF SPIRITUAL LIFE - RICH ROHR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: FATHER THOMAS KEATING TO HIS FRIENDS- READING FROM THE FIRIST LETTER OF JOHN AND COMMENTARY FOR THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS- THE FOUR YOU’S: 2ND ANNUAL GATHERING- THE 6TH ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE GATHERING- THE 7TH ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE GATHERINGCDS CONTINUED- THE 8TH ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE GATHERING
- DEATH AND DYING & THE UNKNOWABLE GOD
SAMPLE REEL FOR THECIRCLE OF FRIENDS 2004 ANNUAL CONFERENCE PART 1 & PART 2: LIVING ORDINARY WITH EXTRAORDINARY LOVE - FATHER THOMAS KEATING THE CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE PROGRAM / THE WELCOMING PRAYER (5/9/2006)
If interested, contact Chris Volz at 412-779-8269 or or send an email at chrisvolzu@gmail.com.
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