Grace North Church
2138 Cedar St.
Berkeley, CA (corner of Cedar and Walnut)
**2nd and 3rd Saturdays, from 6pm to 7pm (office under the stairs, Cedar side)
Call Amina Wolf (510) 704-1262 or email

Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
Fresno, Print a Flyer

When: Saturday September 10, 2011
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 1776 E. Roberts Avenue Fresno, CA 93710
Near Fresno State on Cedar Between Barstow and Bullard

National Contemplative Outreach Annual Conference
in San Francisco, Click here for more information.

When: September 29 – October 2, 2011
Where: Marriott San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Three Rivers, Print a Flyer

Only a few days Left: Our next Centering Prayer Retreat is this coming Friday,
August 5th, 6 p.m. through Sunday, August 7th at 1 p.m.
The early bird deadline has been extended until Wed, Aug 3rd to Save $25.
When: August 5--7, 2011
Where: St. Anthony’s Retreat Center, Three Rivers, California
To Register or Questions, please contact Everardo at 559-230-9736 or email

Centering Prayer Retreat Day
Santa Rosa, Print a Flyer

When: Saturday, August 6 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Journey Center, Santa Rosa
1601 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa

St. Michael’s Centering Prayer Group
Carmichael, Print a Flyer

Where: 2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:45-8:30 p.m.
Instruction, Centering Prayer, Reflective Sharing
Ecumenical – all are welcome
Series begins Wednesday, June 8th

Five Day Intensive
Burlingame

REGISTRATION CLOSED Call (650) 340-7454 to go on the waiting list.
When: August 10-14
Where: Mercy Center, with Eileen Halliburton and Fr. Tommy Brennan

A monthly gathering at the Journey Center
Contemplating Nature in Poetry
Santa Rosa, Print Flyer

When: Friday, August 19th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Journey Center
1601 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa

Meditation in the Park
Fresno, Print a Flyer

When: Saturday, August 27th, and Saturday, Sept 24th 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Fresno’s Woodward Park, River view Picnic Shelter

Introduction to Centering Prayer
Santa Rosa, Print a Flyer

When: Saturday, July 30 1:00 -5:00 p.m.
Where: Journey Center, Santa Rosa
Cost: $15 suggested donation. Register online or call 707-578-2121.

SUMMER DAY OF PRAYER
This Saturday
Oakland, Print a Flyer

When: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Saturday, July 16, 2011
Where: Our Lady of Lourdes Library
Oakland, CA
Please join us for a Summer Day of Prayer.

Day of Prayer October 29th
Auburn, CA (near Sacramento), Print a Flyer

Silence, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, video teaching from Thomas Keating
When: 10/29/11 and 1/21/12, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(optional social time 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Where: Mercy Center Auburn
Mercy Center Auburn, 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA 95603
530-887-2019; www.mercycenter.org

CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES IN ACTION
Spirituality, Meditation, and Health
San Anselmo, Print a Flyer

When: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Interfaith Counseling Center
15 Austin Avenue (at Kensington Avenue)
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Located on the campus of San Francisco
Theological Seminary

Solitude in Community
A Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
Santa Barbara, Print a flyer

When: June 24 - 26, 2011 Friday, 7:30 pm, to Sunday, 1 pm.
Where: La Casa de Maria Retreat Center, 800 El Bosque Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone 805-969-5031; FAX 805-969-2759

The Welcoming Prayer Formation Workshop will be held in Atlanta, GA. June 26-30, 2011. Please click here more informaiton.

Attention all Coordinators: If interested in attending email Betty Wharton, Co-coordinator for Contemplative Outreach East Bay as soon as possible.

East Bay Contemplative Outreach 3rd Annual
Community Building Dinner
Oakland, Print Flyer

PLEASE NOTE: THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MAY 22ND
When: Sunday, May 22
Where: St. Theresa’s, 30 Mandalay Rd. Oakland
Our chef Elka Gilmore will be back to prepare another excellent multicourse seasonal vegetarian meal.
For more information or early registration information: email Betty Wharton

7 DAY CENTERING PRAYER INTENSIVE RETREAT
Burlingame, Register

When: May 22-28, 2011
Where: Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame

CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
UNITED IN PRAYER DAY
Fresno , Print a Flyer

Would you like to “come aside and rest awhile” and be nourished physically and spiritually?

What: Salad Potluck Dinner, Fellowship, Centering Prayer Practice and Teaching
When: Friday, April 15, 2011 -- from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: University Presbyterian Church Fireside Room.
1776 E. Roberts Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710

Interspiritual Peace Meditation
Fresno, Print a Flyer

Meditation in the Park During the Cold Months Now Meets at
Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno
Where: 2672 East Alluvial, Clovis, Room 7
When: April 23, May 28th, 9 to 11 a.m.
Every 4th Saturday, October 2010 through May 2011

AGING AND THE SPIRITUALITY OF CHANGE
Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
San Francisco, Print a Flyer

When: Saturday, April 30, 2011 9:00 AM to Noon
Where: Old St. Mary’s Paulist Center
California and Grant Avenue, San Francisco

Introduction to Centering Prayer Series
Burlingame, Register

When: March 13, 2011, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
March 27 & April 3, 2011, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Mercy Center | 2300 Adeline Dr Burlingame

CONTEMPLATIVEOUTREACH
19TH Annual United Day in Prayer
San Francisco, CA Print a Flyer

We invite you to join us for the Annual United in Prayer Day.
This day celebrates the worldwide network of Contemplative Outreach
united in a silent bond of Centering Prayer around the globe.

When: Saturday, March 19, 2011
Where: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
100 Diamond St., San Francisco, CA 94114
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Ellard Hall
For more information email: Sr. Cathy Cahur or call Sr. Cathy Cahur (415) 553-8776

CONTEMPLATIVEOUTREACH
19TH Annual United Day in Prayer
Carmichael, CA Print a Flyer

Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile. --Mark 6:31

When:Saturday, March 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Please bring a lunch, Coffee & tea will be provided.
Where:St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
2140 Mission Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608

Please R.S.V.P.to the contact listed below.
This helps us plan & is greatly appreciated.
Contact person: Janice Boyd at jboydcp@gmail.com or (916) 747-2950.

New! Meditation Cushion Spring Sale!

Dear Friends,
Are you in the market for a new meditation cushion?
PeaceMeditation.com is offering a 15% discount on easy-to-clean,
high quality meditation cushions until March 31st.
A percentage of the proceeds goes to our Contemplative Outreach of Central California Prison Service.
Enter Disount Coupon Code at Check-Out: love15
To order on line, visit www.peacemeditation.com
All best,
Everardo Pedraza, Coordinator
Contemplative Outreach of Central California

Lenten Day of Prayer
Pleasant Hill, Print a Flyer

When: March 12
Where: Christ the King Parish, Pleasant Hill

Introduction to Centering Prayer
Brentwood, CA

When: February 12th , 10am-2pm (registration 9:30)
Where: St. Alban's Episcopal Church
508 2nd at Birch Street
Brentwood, CA. 94513
Contact Amber Sturgiss to register and for further information at 925-628-5494

Meeting the Mystics:
George Fox: Quaker Mystic
Santa Rosa, Print a Flyer

When: February 18, Friday, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Journey Center - 1601 Fourth St. Santa Rosa

Centering Prayer Day
Santa Rosa, Print a Flyer

When: February 19th , 10am-3pm
Where: Journey Center - 1601 Fourth St. Santa Rosa

An Interview with Fr. Thomas Keating,
by Herb Blake, More information

When: February 8, 8 p.m.
Where: Blog Talk -PATH TO JUSTICE
GO TO: www.blogtalkradio.com/path2justice

Contemplative Outreach of Central California is having their first
Servant Leadership Team Meeting of the year, Fresno

When: Wednesday, February 9th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: St. Anthony of Padua (Maroa and Bullard), Fresno.
For more information, click here.

RADICAL AMAZEMENT, A Spirituality Workshop
With Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
San Francisco, Print a Flyer

When: Saturday, January 29, 2011 9:00 AM to NOON
Where:Old St. Mary’s Paulist Center
660 California Street, San Francisco, CA
Reflections based on the title book by Judy Cannato
Call 415-288-3844 for more information

Ongoing Introduction to Centering Prayer
Reno, Nevada Print a Flyer

When: Wednesday, January 26, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Where:Our Lady of Snows Parish Center
1200 S. Arlington, Reno, Nevada

For questions, please Contact Dennis and Patty Schreiner by email
To assist us in planning, please let us know you are coming by contacting
Carol @ 775 882 0366 or email

Contemplative Outreach National Newsletter
December 2010 Click Here to view

The Mystery of the Trinity by Fr. Thomas Keating
Balance in the Contemplative Life by Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler
Rock by the Sea byFr. Carl J. Arico

Going to San Diego?

Visit Contemplative Outreach of San Diego or Contemplative Outreach of Northern San Diego

Follow up Introduction to Centering Prayer COSSA
Carmicheal, CA Print a flyer

When: Wednesday, January 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
(Includes Six Follow-up Sessions)
Where: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
www.stm-ca.net (916) 488-3550

For more information contact:
Janice Boyd Email or(916) 747-2950
Susan Turpin Email or(209) 639-8840

Contemplative Outreach Visioning Day
Fresno, CA Print a flyer

We want to let you know about our change in servant leadership responsibilities for the Contemplative Outreach of Central Califonia Chapter. Beverly Garcia feels that the Lord is calling her to step down as Co-Coordinator effective January 1, 2011.

Would you like to join in the joy of growing the practice of Centering Prayer in the Central Valley?
Come to our Visioning Day to see how you might be a part of this important and healing ministry.

What: Motivational teaching by Marie Howard, our Regional Service Representative from Contemplative Outreach, on building Servant Leadership Teams and visioning our group goals to share Centering Prayer more effectively.
When: January 15, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: University Presbyterian Church
1776 East Roberts Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710-6598
For more information contact Catherine Martin at (559) 292-2878 or Email

Meeting the Mystics: Thomas Merton
Santa Rosa, Print a Flyer

When: January 21, Friday, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Journey Center - 1601 Fourth St. Santa Rosa

A Meditation Journaling Retreat Workshop for Contemplatives
Snowmass, CO Print a Flyer

When: Friday eve, January 21 to Monday am January 24, 2011
Where:St. Benedict’s Monastery Retreat House Snowmass, Colorado
$295.00 (dbl room & board) $175.00 (limited commuter places available)

Introduction to Centering Prayer COSSA
Carmicheal, CA Print a flyer

Centering Prayer is a gentle, silent method of consenting to God's presence and healing action within us. Based on the rich Christian contemplative heritage, Centering Prayer offers us a way to be open to God. By taking time to "rest in God" each day, we open our awareness to the gift of God's presence. Come learn more about this prayer.

When: Saturday, January 8, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
(Includes Six Follow-up Sessions)
Where: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608

To assist us in planning, please let us know you are coming by contacting Fr. Rod Davis at St. Michael’s Church (916)488-3550 or Email Fr. Rod Davis

For more information contact:
Janice Boyd Email or(916) 747-2950
Susan Turpin Email or(209) 639-8840