“Be Still and Know that I am God”
Psalm 46:10
The intent of Contemplative Outreach is to foster the process of transformation in Christ in one another through the practice of Centering Prayer.
As a chapter of Contemplative Outreach International, Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington (COMW) is comprised of volunteers and serves Maryland, Washington, DC and the surrounding area. COMW’s mission, as stated in the Vision Statement and Theological principles of Contemplative Outreach, is to support existing Centering Prayer groups, foster the formation of new Centering Prayer groups, and offer training for Group Facilitators and Presenters of the Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop.
Centering prayer now offered via Zoom or conference call! Click here for list of groups in our chapter, Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington, offering centering prayer via Zoom or conference call.
Updated January 28, 2021
2021 COMW UPCOMING EVENTS
- COL’s new online training (February 26-27, 2021) registration now closed
- A COMW mentoring period, as required in The Facilitator’s Handbook
- COMW’S in-person, overnight Facilitating Workshop (Spring 2022)
COMW Six Day Centering Prayer Retreat: Intensive & Post-Intensive
Sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington, D.C. (COMW). Claggett Retreat Center, Adamstown, Maryland. October 24-29, 2021. This retreat is now full (posted 2/14/2021). Contact Kathleen Blank Riether to get on the wait list. Contact Suzi Kindervatter for details. Click here for details and registration.
COMW Overnight Facilitating Workshop
Now planned for Spring 2022, dates TBD. Check the COMW website in October 2021 to register. Please contact Marjorie Centofanti for further information. Rescheduled from May 2021 (posted 2/14/2021).
March & April 2021 Webinars with L.J. Milone
View on YouTube – Centering Prayer Intro Workshop with
Father Arico & LJ Milone Recorded 7/18/2020
Resting in God: An Introductory Workshop on Centering Prayer, Part 1 with LJ Milone and Fr. Carl Arico https://youtu.be/Dk2xH0XAK3cResting in God: An Introductory Workshop on Centering Prayer, Part 2 with Fr. Carl AricoThere is also a “playlist” that lists both parts together atRecorded July 18, 2020. Sponsored by COMW.
OUR VOICES UNITEDContemplative Outreach Ltd June 18, 2020Endorsed by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington“To be in the kingdom is to participate in God’s solidarity with the poor by sharing with them the good things that have been given to us. In the New Testament the great sin is to be deaf to the cry of the poor whether that cry springs from emotional, material, or spiritual need. Although we cannot help but partake in some degree in social injustice because we live in this world, we must constantly reach out in concrete and practical ways to those in need. Divine love is not a feeling, but a choice.” In the spirit that exclaims, “we are all created equal,” Contemplative Outreach unites its voice with those who have been oppressed, violated, discriminated against, abused, exploited, and who now are asking to be considered normal human beings! At the same time we reject the use of violence in the struggle to achieve equality. We acknowledge that those who discriminate are also human beings and in need of healing as well. Contemplative Outreach recognizes that discrimination, being part of our cultural conditioning, can be healed by contemplative practices like Centering Prayer. We invite all of us who consciously or unconsciously recognize that we participate or have participated in acts of discrimination to open our hearts to the healing power of God, so that united with those who have been the victims of discriminatory acts, we can all be healed together. With the hope of love and peace for our world, |