Training

This Three-Day Presenter Formation Training is Phase One for those who are discerning a call to become Commissioned Presenters of the Introductory Workshop for Centering Prayer. It is hosted by Contemplative Outreach of Tampa Bay and will be led by Dr Christine Hoffman and Rev Stephen Hoffman who currently serve on the Presenter Formation Team. 

Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service January 26-31, 2020 (Sun. to Fri.) Bethany Retreat Center P.O. Box 129 Frenchville, PA 16836 814.263.4855 - bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com Facilitators: Therese Saulnier, Sr. Ruth Ann Madera & Nancy Cord Baran What is Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service? The purpose of Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service, including Presenter’s Training, is to provide

Introductory Wisdom School - Here, participants will be introduced to the Wisdom Way of Knowing, through teaching and practice. Introductory Wisdom School April 23-26, 2020 Rev. Bill Redfield Wisdom describes a foundational lineage of spiritual knowledge that underlies all the world’s specific faith traditions and that outlines a manner of spiritual transformation. Participants will be

Lectio Divina Presenter Training offered via Zoom online platform Saturday, August 8, 2020 @ 4:15 – 5:15 PM Central Daylight Time (Chicago) Offered in conjunction with the Lectio Divina Immersion Retreat.  At its conclusion, the Lectio Divina service team will offer presenter training for qualified participants. One must be a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer. To

Offered via Zoom, this retreat provides a unique opportunity for current facilitators, as well as those considering becoming facilitators, to enrich and deepen their spirituality and explore the skills and attributes conducive to effective facilitation and functioning of prayer groups.  Further topics include principles of facilitating centering prayer groups; faith sharing and group dynamics; establishing