Contemplative Outreach of Piedmont North Carolina is hosting a six-day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, Stoneville, NC, September 14-19, 2025.
Retreat Format:
Participants will share three sets of two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer, daily. The intensive retreat includes viewing and discussing of talks from Fr. Thomas Keating’s The Spiritual Journey. There will also be a chaplain leading daily worship with Eucharist as well as optional one-on-one conversations with retreat leaders. Silence is maintained throughout the retreat.
Leaders:
Serving as leaders on the retreat:
- Leslee Terpay, Contemplative Outreach, LTD.
- Rev. Dr. Deborah Conner, Contemplative Outreach Piedmont, NC
- Judy O’Toole, Contemplative Outreach Piedmont, NC
Cost:
The Registration costs listed below reflect a $200 reduction per participant due to a grant from the Contemplative Outreach Divine Economy Fund. The fund is dedicated to making Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings in Intensive Retreats accessible to centering prayer practitioners.
The cost of the retreat includes leadership and facilitation by Contemplative Outreach, access to the grounds and facilities at St. Francis Springs, meals, and lodging,
Registration:
Space will be limited to 20 participants staying in single or double rooms. If you register for a type of room that is no longer available, we will contact you.
If you are interested in attending this program, please register using the form below. Before registering, we request that you review our Cancellation and Refund Policy if you have not already done so.
If registration is full or the type or room you would prefer is not available, you add your name to the wait list for this retreat.