Contemplative Outreach Northern Nevada
SAVE THE DATE!
CENTERING PRAYER
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:00am - 1:00pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
200 Island Avenue, Reno, NV
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The Centering Prayer Workshop will teach a method of silent prayer that is rooted in the Christian contemplative heritage. It is a gentle silent method of consenting to God's presence and healing action within us. By taking the time to "rest in God" each day, we open our awareness to the gift of God's presence. There will be four follow-up sessions in person and on Zoom each Monday afternoon thereafter, 1:30 - 3:00 PM at Trinity Cathedral Library. The book “Open Mind Open Heart,” written by Fr. Thomas Keating O.C.S.O., will be available for purchase, cash only. Coffee and tea will be provided. Participants are invited to bring a food item to share. This workshop is free and open to everyone, especially those new to or interested in Centering Prayer, but you must register with Alan Baker, studabaker98@gmail.com.
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ANOTHER SAVE THE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!
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5-DAY INTENSIVE SILENT RETREAT
Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, Lake Tahoe
SUNDAY, APRIL 26-MAY 1, 2026
There is a $200 discount for the first 15 attendees to register
Costs and registration information will be announced soon!
Please contact Cathy Wayne at sgtmom167@aol.com
or 925-586-3627 if you would like to be placed on the
registration list
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"Be still, and know that
I am God." Psalm 46:10
About Us
Centering Prayer
This is a group focused on the contemplative dimension of life and Centering Prayer.
We welcome you to community if you have attended an introductory workshop on Centering Prayer or if you are visiting the northern Nevada area and have an established Centering Prayer practice. We hold several introductory workshops each year.
Centering Prayer follows Jesus's teaching (Matthew 6:6): "If you want to pray, enter your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you." Centering Prayer is resting in God.
Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer.
Workshops,
Days of Reflection, Retreats
Prayer Groups
We hold several introductory workshops and days of reflection each year. We offer a Silent Retreat each year in Lake Tahoe.
We have several prayer groups that meet weekly in northern Nevada:
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A group in Carson City on Wednesday mornings
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Two groups in Reno on Mondays and Thursdays
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A group in Gardnerville on Tuesday afternoons
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Links
True Self
These are links that will help you on your spiritual journey and the practice of Centering Prayer.
The fundamental goodness of human nature, like the mystery of the Trinity, Grace, and the Incarnation, is an essential element of Christian faith.
Our basic core of goodness is our true Self. Its center of gravity is God.
Scriptures
These are Scripture passages that allude to the practice of Centering Prayer.
Testimonials
Therese Coen shares her story of the impact of Centering Prayer on her faith journey.