Therese DesCamp Longlisted for the 2023 CBC Nonfiction Prize

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House Church on Zoom

Contemplative House Church meets (most) every other Sunday at 10 a.m.  We gather with a check-in time, followed by silent prayer, scripture reading and discussion, and a final prayer, with music interspersed. If you are interested in joining us, please email us here for the link.  

House Church on Zoom

Contemplative House Church meets (most) every other Sunday at 10 a.m.  We gather with a check-in time, followed by silent prayer, scripture reading and discussion, and a final prayer, with music interspersed. If you are interested in joining us, please email us here for the link.  

Mini-Retreat: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, OR

Therese will be leading the November Mini-Retreat at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, November 18, 2023. This in-person gathering will focus on the inseparability of grief and joy. The event begins at 9 am and ends at noon. More information to come.

James Finley: The Healing Path

Watch this site for more information about the Zoom book launch of James Finley’s remarkable book, The Healing Path: A Memoir and an Invitation. The Contemplative Society is working with an Episcopal church in Southern California to get live stream of this event to its members and friends. Save the date: October 7, 2023, from …

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Sunday Book Study

Sunday book study meets on alternating Sundays from 10-11:30 a.m. We’ll be starting up again on Sunday, October 2, 2023. We’ll be finishing up Braiding Sweet Grass by Robin Kimmer Wall, and then move on to Second Simplicity by Bruno Barnhart. For the zoom link and more information, email widespottz@netidea.com.

Sunday Book Study, December 12th

Join us for the last chapters of Richard Wagamese’s Embers on Sunday, December 12th, from 10-noon. We are purposefully contemplative in our reading and reflection–join us for a really slow time! Get the Zoom link here.

Online House Church, Sunday December 5

Join in House Church from the comfort of your home–pj’s and coffee are part of the joy, and right now, so is the wood stove!  Sunday, December 5th, at 10 am Pacific Time. Join via the Zoom app on your computer or smart phone, or dial in on your landline. House Church is purposefully participatory …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays, September 16

The monthly gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet next on Saturday, September 16, from 10-3. We will be meeting in person in New Denver. Join us for a day of centering prayer (surrender meditation), lectio divina, walking meditation, teaching and open communion. Our focus this month will be on how our spiritual practice …

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Sunday Book Group

The Sunday Contemplative Book Study meets online every other Sunday at 10 a.m.  On Sunday July 25th, we will be discussing chapters 8 and 9 of Eye of the Heart by Cynthia Bourgeault. Who knows what else will enter into our discussion?! We’re also beginning to cast about for our next book. Bring your ideas to the …

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Online House Church, July 18

Join in House Church from the comfort of your home–pj’s and coffee are part of the joy, and right now, so are fans!  Sunday, July 18th, at 10 am Pacific Time. Join via the Zoom app on your computer or smart phone, or dial in on your landline. House Church is purposefully participatory and contemplative. …

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