Contemplative Outreach Pittsburgh

Centering Prayer Events in the Pittsburgh Area 2008

International National Contemplative Outreach Convention September 24-28, 2008 Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Hotel Oneness: Unity in Contemplation Featuring talks by Father Thomas Keating and Father Laurence Freeman, workshops, periods of prayer, opportunities to meet people from all over the world engaged in centering prayer and related practices. A wonderful chance to deepen your own practice and expand your understanding. Fr. Freeman is leader of the World Community for Christian Meditation, a group promoting a different approach to Christian contemplation. (See www.wccm.org for a rich selection of resources on this practice.) The conference is to celebrate the differences and commonalities of these two forms of prayer. For up to date program schedules ancand registration, go to Contemplative Outreach conference page: www.contemplativeoutreach.org/2008_annual_conference.htm Any questions or to volunteer to serve as a greeter at the conference or to work on other host service teams, please leave a message for Lois Snowden at 412-922-9466. OTHER EVENTS: Pray for Peace - First Saturdays Saturday, August 2 Saturday, September 6 Saturday, October 4 Saturday, November 1 10:00 am-11:30 am Calvary Episcopal Church, Evans Room 315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh (Shadyside) Join us for a morning of centering prayer with an intention for peace in the world. There is no formal program, just 3 sessions of prayer (of about 25 minutes each), with short meditative walks in between. You may come or go during any of the walking periods. All are welcome. Questions: Catherine Davidson 412 242-9354