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Maybe you are well acquainted with Centering Prayer and have a regular practice. Or perhaps you’ve heard of Centering Prayer but don’t really know what it’s all about. Either way, this opportunity is designed for you.

 Once a week, beginning on Tuesday February 13, 2024, and extending through Lent, (last session will be March 26) you are invited to join a Centering Prayer group via Zoom. The sessions will be every Tuesday from 4:00-4:40. We will begin with a short spiritual reading and then have 20 minutes of silence. There will be an opportunity for brief reflections at the end of each session.

 Centering Prayer is a type of contemplative prayer that involves sitting in silence and opening oneself to the presence of God. Individuals use a sacred word or phrase to facilitate the process. The goal is to quiet the mind and cultivate a deeper connection with the divine or spiritual presence. The practice encourages a state of inner stillness and openness to the presence of God. It's a form of meditation that aims to foster spiritual growth and awareness.

 In the first session, we will spend most of our time in an introduction to Centering Prayer, its theological basis, technique, and why we find it valuable. Your leaders will be Lyn Fraser, Richard Morgan, and Jan Head.

 We always talk about giving things up for Lent (a very overrated practice!) Perhaps this year you might consider taking something on. No signup or preregistration is necessary. The Zoom link will be provided each week in Thursday updates and on the church website. All are welcome. You need not be a member of St. Matt’s to participate!