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This Month Please click on "view in a browser" Note our email address change to: admin @contemplativewisconsin.org Silent Saturday, September 3, In-Person at St. Romans Silent Saturday at the Center in Elm Grove, September 17 Centering Prayer as the 11th Step Introductory Workshop, September 10, sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Madison 11th Step Prayer and Meditation Group Art and Contemplation, Tuesday, September 27, in Person The Mystics Series: Creation Spirituality Primer, Thursday, Sept. 29 via zoom Introducing a 12-Step Project, First Things First, Kenny Kohberger Lectio Divina every Wednesday via Zoom Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop, Sat., October 22 December Retreat, Save the Date, Dec. 8-11 Share your photo, poem, or story with the Community
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' "Psychotherapy is what God has been secretly doing for centuries by other names; that is, he searches through our personal history and heals what needs to be healed - the wounds of childhood or our own self-inflicted wounds." Thomas Keating |
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New email address Our email address transition is complete. We no longer use admin@contemplativeoutreachwisconsin. New and shorter: admin@contemplativewisconsin.org |
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Silent Saturday September 3 at St. Roman's Parish Milwaukee, WI Park in the east parking lot Prayer is down the stairs of the rectory First Saturday of every month In-person (LIVE) This contemplative morning retreat is free to anyone. Doors open at 9:00 for refreshments Silence begins at 9:15 am till 11:30 am. The day consists of two periods of centering prayer followed by a 10-minute break, Lectio Divina, monastic-style, and a final period of centering prayer. Contacts: Sr. Kathryn Ann Kobelinski kkobelinski@ssndcp.org Lynn Holland lynnhlly2@sbcglobal.net there is no charge but we appreciate donations for the scholarship fund | | |
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Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop: an 11th Step Practice Saturday, September 10 8:00 am to12:30 pm Central Time By Zoom Please register by Sept. 5 Follow-up sessions are included |
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THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR PEOPLE IN TWELVE-STEP RECOVERY PROGRAMS We have discovered that even when we live with great resolve, determination, and effort, we cannot heal ourselves. As we consent to God’s presence and action within us through the Centering Prayer practice, we open ourselves to the exact healing we most need. BENEFITS OF CENTERING PRAYER —We develop a nonjudgmental attitude of ourselves & others. —We become more comfortable in our own skin. —We grow in our capacity to listen and serve others. —We nurture our ability to live in the present moment. Centering Prayer addresses the healing the parts of the HUMAN CONDITION that are obstacles to divine love and freedom. ABOUT 12 STEP OUTREACH In 2001, the 12 Step Outreach program of Contemplative Outreach was established to offer Centering Prayer to people in all 12 Step fellowships as an 11th Step prayer/meditation practice. |
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A local Silent Prayer Group for 12-Steppers The 11th Step Prayer and Mediation Group meets Saturdays Bethal Lutheran in Muskego 7:30-8:30 am This group has been meeting for many years and has grown after starting with just four. It is considered an open AA meeting with Alanon and AA folks attending. There is a 20 minute silent meditation and group sharing. The sharing is voluntary with a focus on solutions. All who support 12-steppers are welcome. Contact admin@contemplativewisconsin.org or click below for all prayer groups |
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"First Things First" First Flight Recovering Spirituality in Recovery by Kenny Kohberger |
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A Story of the Initial Presentation of a Unique Recovery Program... My anticipation heightened as I greeted the men entering the Chapel. I was anxious to see their reaction to the story that takes place in 1935. The story is central to my project’s curriculum which they volunteered to help pilot. The little-known story is about the lives of two men that happened to meet in Akron Ohio in 1935. They were drawn together by the one thing they had in common, a desperate desire to stop drinking and using drugs... |
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Art and Contemplation Drawing Meditation Tuesday, Sept. 27 6:00 -8:00 pm at the Contemplative Center in Elm Grove Have you ever looked at something many times but not really "seen" it? This contemplative art session will give you the opportunity to see the beauty and intricacies of some of life's simple treasures that has escaped your vision. Join us! Pencil and paper will be used in this meditation-in-action. No experience is necessary. You can be a beginner in both art art and contemplation to enjoy this quiet time away for yourself. Click button below to register |
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Instructor: Patricia Rass Patty has an MS in Art Therapy and is a registered/certified art therapist who recently retired from teaching the graduate art therapy program at Mount Mary University. Over the years she has been involved in both educational and clinical art practices, focusing on the spiritual impact of the arts on one’s growth in wholeness. She has also facilitated ArtPrayer retreats and workshops for various organizations. As an artist Patty enjoys both quilting and watercolor. |
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A Creation Spirituality Primer Sept 29, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm via Zoom Creation Spirituality is a way of being spiritual with roots in Jewish, dialectical, blessing-based thinking. This is in contrast to the Greek platonic, dualistic, original sin-based spirituality that has dominated western Christianity for centuries. This presentation will explore this alternative way of living the spiritual life. Our standard price for this course is $10. Please book by September 25. You may also choose to donate any additional amount by selecting the “Donate” button on this booking page to further help COSEW's Scholarship Fund. We also want to be inclusive, so we are offering a special coupon to those who find the $10 fee difficult. Just request a coupon by emailing: admin@contemplativewisconsin.org |
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Presenter: Jim Gill Jim Gill holds a master’s degree from the Institute in Creation Centered Spirituality (Mundelein College-Chicago) and trained as a spiritual guide through Siena Retreat Center’s Spiritual Guidance Training Program. He ministered in Milwaukee area parishes for over three decades in Adult, Family and Child formation. Most recently he was a staff member at Siena Retreat Center, and began a free-lance ministry in retirement from full-time work in July of 2020. Jim is an Associate of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. |
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| | Lectio Divina Every Wednesday via Zoom 7:00pm The evening will consist of centering prayer for 20 minutes, and then Lectio Divina. We use the monastic form of this prayer, that is, reading the scripture passage twice, followed with reflection time and optional sharing. Facilitated by Sr. Kathryn Ann Kobelinski, SSND, a commissioned presenter of the prayer. There is no fee, but we are grateful for a donation (see our donation page). Contact Sr. Kathryn Ann for the link. kkobelinski@ssndcp.org | | |
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| | Third Saturday In-Person 9:00 -11:00 am September 17 Third Saturday of every month - now LIVE at our Elm Grove location. 890 Elm Grove Road The Village Court Building 1, Suite 105 Elm Grove, Wisconsin This is a morning of Centering Prayer from 9:00 to 11:00 am with two 25 minute sits. The prayer time is followed by a video (about 30-40 minutes) with conversation in response. Contact person: Ann Koerner akoerner45@gmail.com 262-282-8622 | | |
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Introduction to Centering Prayer * October 22 Saturday, 9:00-12:30 Central Time Zoom Who would like to know, "What is centering prayer and Contemplation?" Invite your friend or family member to learn about and have an experience of centering prayer. Experienced presenters have the words to explain the prayer and answer the common questions that arise, "Why haven't I heard of this before?" "I'm looking to deepen my spirituaity but don't know where to start." " I have an unmet need but I'm not interested in someone trying to convert me!" "What is this meditation that you do?" Mark your calendar! *with follow-up sessions |
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Save the Date: The December Retreat The Siena Center Racine, WI Presenter, Rev. Shawn Kafader Thursday to Sunday, December 8-11, 2022. |
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Community call out We appreciate the contributions of a photo, a reflection, poem or story that we have received in the past. We would like to share yours with the community. Please send you submissions to Christine at bendercm@earthlink.net | | |
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