2015 New England Centering Prayer PRESENTER Training Class
Over 2 weekends in August, 2015, 7 new Contemplative Prayer Presenters were trained as part of a program sponsored by Contemplative Outreach Boston. Steve Standiford, who has over 20 years of experience as a Contemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenter and Retreat Leader, was the lead trainer. Assisting Steve were Nancy Nichols Kearns and Ethel Fraga, both experienced Commissioned Presenters with many years of Contemplative practice.
Obtaining training were 3 folks from the greater Boston area, Rosemary Shirley, Rev. Steven Bonsey and Elizabeth McCarthy, 2 folks from Northern Connecticut, Nancy Stimac and Mike Smoolca, 1 person from Vermont, Kathy Kelly and Patty Wolstein from Westchester County, NY.
This was a wonderful experience of sharing in Prayer, Training, Practice and Feedback that was deeply felt by all who participated.
Obtaining training were 3 folks from the greater Boston area, Rosemary Shirley, Rev. Steven Bonsey and Elizabeth McCarthy, 2 folks from Northern Connecticut, Nancy Stimac and Mike Smoolca, 1 person from Vermont, Kathy Kelly and Patty Wolstein from Westchester County, NY.
This was a wonderful experience of sharing in Prayer, Training, Practice and Feedback that was deeply felt by all who participated.
Trainees As Introductory Workshop Presenters
As part of the process of the Commissioning Process, each trainee must present Introduction of Centering Prayer workshops with their mentors. The following are two upcoming workshops for these presenters:
Nancy Stimac - mentor Sr. Carolyn Severino
Presentation: Saturday December 5, 2015, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
St. Mary Parish 731 Main St. Branford, CT
Mike Smoolca - mentor Therese Saulnier
Presentation: Saturday February 27, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road - West Hartford, CT
Nancy Stimac - mentor Sr. Carolyn Severino
Presentation: Saturday December 5, 2015, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
St. Mary Parish 731 Main St. Branford, CT
Mike Smoolca - mentor Therese Saulnier
Presentation: Saturday February 27, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road - West Hartford, CT
Trainees As Advanced Presenters
Contemplative Outreach of Boston
A Day of Deepening Silence in December
with Rev. Steven Bonsey
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 12, 2015
A Day of Deepening Silence in December
with Rev. Steven Bonsey
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Click here for details and to register
St. Catherine of Siena Chapel 55 Warren Street, Charlestown, MA
Directions and information at http://stmarystcatherine.org/
Come enjoy an Advent day of quiet recollection and Centering Prayer.
On Saturday “Resident Parking” is open to non-residents.
Cost: $30.00 suggested donation ($25 if registered by Dec. 1)
Food: Light breakfast and Lunch will be provided
Theme For the Day: Centering Prayer and the Human Purpose
St. Catherine of Siena Chapel 55 Warren Street, Charlestown, MA
Directions and information at http://stmarystcatherine.org/
Come enjoy an Advent day of quiet recollection and Centering Prayer.
On Saturday “Resident Parking” is open to non-residents.
Cost: $30.00 suggested donation ($25 if registered by Dec. 1)
Food: Light breakfast and Lunch will be provided
Theme For the Day: Centering Prayer and the Human Purpose