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Welcoming Prayer Introductory Workshop
February 22, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
This introductory workshop will explore the practices of the Welcoming Prayer and Centering Prayer.
The Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. The purpose of the Welcoming Prayer is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in the ordinary activities of our day — “consent-on-the-go.”
Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent mediation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. The effect on those who practice it is an ever-increasing awareness of God’s action and presence in the course of ordinary life.
In this introductory workshop led by the Rev. Tom Ward, participants will learn the method and principles of these prayer practices and have the opportunity to experience them in a quiet, reflective atmosphere. Ward is the retired university chaplain at the University of the South and now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel, teaching Centering Prayer, and leading retreats.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2020
$65 fee includes lunch
Accommodations may be available for guests who would like to spend the night either before or after the workshop. Contact our Reservations Coordinator for more information.
For more information go to www.stmaryssewanee.org
