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Spring Contemplative Retreat: The Cloud of Unknowing

The Spring Retreat for Contemplative in the Kootenays will begin at 9 am, Saturday, April 27th, and end after lunch on Sunday, April 28th. Our theme for the weekend will be The Cloud of Unknowing, the 14th century anonymous text which is much of the source for the practice of Centering Prayer. The weekend will consist …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays: CHANGED TIME AND PLACE

Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet in NEW DENVER on Saturday, November 10th, from 9 am to 1 pm, at the home of THERESE DESCAMP. We’ll begin with centering prayer (surrender meditation) and move into lectio divina, discussion, more meditation, and a short presentation.  We close with open communion. Please bring your own lunch, a …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet in Kaslo on Saturday, October 20th, from 10 am to 3 pm. We’ll meet at the home of Leah Seaman (directions below). We’ll begin with centering prayer (surrender meditation) and move into lectio divina, discussion, more meditation, and a short presentation.  We close with open communion. Please bring your …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

Our June 23rd gathering for Contemplative in the Kootenays will be peripatetic! We’ll start off at the Anglican church in Balfour, and hop the afternoon ferry over to Yasodhara Ashram to join in the celebration there.  As many of you know, we’ve been holding retreats at the Ashram for four years, and often participate in …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet in Nelson on Saturday, May 26th, from 10 am to 3 pm., at the home of Jill Cowan. Directions are below. We’ll begin with centering prayer (surrender meditation) and move into lectio divina, discussion, more meditation, and finish the day with open communion.  Everything will be taught if you’re …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

The next gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, in Nelson, at the home of Jill Cowan. See below for directions. Our day starts at 10 am and ends at 3 pm.  We’ll be doing Centering Prayer (Surrender Meditation); lectio divina; walking meditation; and celebrating open communion at the end. …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

The next gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, in Nelson, at the home of Jill Cowan. See below for directions. Our day starts at 10 am and ends at 3 pm.  We’ll be doing Centering Prayer (Surrender Meditation); lectio divina; walking meditation; and celebrating open communion at the end. …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

The next gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Knox Hall in New Denver. Our day starts at 10 am and ends at 3 pm.  We’ll be doing Centering Prayer (Surrender Meditation); lectio divina; walking meditation; and celebrating open communion at the end. Theme for the day will …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays on Earth Day

The next gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, in New Denver at Knox Hall, 521 6th Avenue. Our day starts at 10 am and ends at 3 pm.  We’ll be doing Centering Prayer (Surrender Meditation); lectio divina; walking meditation; and celebrating open communion at the end. Our theme, in …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

The next gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays is scheduled for Saturday, March 25th, just south of Kaslo.  (Directions below to the home of Leah Seaman, our host.) Our day starts at 10 am and ends at 3 pm.  We’ll be doing Centering Prayer (Surrender Meditation); lectio divina; walking meditation; and celebrating open communion at …

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