Contemplative Outreach of Northern Virginia
"SECOND SATURDAY" MORNING RETREAT
"An Advent Morning of Centering Prayer, Reflection, and Fellowship"
with Colleen Thomas
IN-PERSON
Saturday, December 13th
8:45-9:15am Gathering Time
9:15am-12pm Retreat
LOCATION:
Church of the Holy Comforter
543 Beulah Rd, NE
Vienna, VA
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You are warmly invited to join us for this in-person gathering to share time in centering prayer, a contemplative Advent program led by Colleen Thomas, and fellowship.
We hope you can join us!
These gatherings are freely offered
but $ contributions are always gratefully received
to assist us with programming costs
(see link below)
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Are you new to Centering Prayer? Welcome!
You are invited to click here for some helpful info & guidelines. We will have extra copies of the 4 guidelines available at the retreat.
Colleen Thomas
A Spiritual Director and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer, Colleen Thomas delights in companioning others on their spiritual journey. Trained in the monastic arts of discernment, spiritual companionship, and retreat leadership, she leads contemplative prayer groups, workshops, and retreats.
She serves as the Diversity Outreach Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach and as a Program Director for Stillpoint: A Center for Christian Spirituality. Her particular passion for expanding contemplative practice and teaching to younger and BIPOC communities.
Colleen earned her MA in Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary. She worked in television in Los Angeles for 15 years before relocating to her hometown of Washington D.C. where she continues to explore her creative passions while enjoying the close companionship of her family.
You can discover more about her work at https://soulcarela.com/ and hear her in conversation about Centering Prayer and the contemplative life on the "Opening Minds, Opening Hearts" podcast at https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/podcast.
Save the Date - Mark your Calendar
Our next "2nd Saturday Gathering" will be held on:
SATURDAY JANUARY 10th
Video: “Invitation from God” (29min)
Danish film director Marie Louise Lefevre with Fr. Keating in 2006
Details still TBA:
If in-person: 9am-12pm (Location TBD)
If on-line: 9am-11am