Contemplative Dimension of the 12-Steps

Contemplative Outreach of Central Pa. presents:
CONTEMPLATIVE DIMENSION OF THE 12 STEPS 

at Bethany Retreat center - frenchville, pa.
with Roberta Oster and Nancy Cord-Baran
Aug 26-28

This retreat is for people in 12 Step Recovery programs to introduce or expand and deepen the experience of Centering Prayer as part of a daily 12-Step Practice.

Centering Prayer is a simple method of prayer rooted in ancient Christian practice that opens us to God's presence and divine healing. It is simply moving deep within ourselves, in silence, saying nothing, asking for nothing, just being and allowing our Higher Power to be with us.

The retreat will offer an environment of solitude and silence in community with time for reflection, fellowship, and a 12-Step Meeting. For those new to Centering Prayer, the retreat is an Introductory Workshop on Centering Prayer in the context of 12-Step recovery. For those with an established Centering Prayer practice, there will be the option of reviewing any part of the Introductory Workshop or learning The Welcoming Prayer, a trans formative companion practice to Centering Prayer.

Retreat staff have been active in 12-Step programs for many years. They have completed Formation for Contemplative Service Commissioning process of Contemplative Outreach as well as the formation training for presenting and leading retreats for Centering Prayer and the 12-Steps.

For flyers or more information contact Nancy Cord-Baran, ncb612@gmail.com. Brochures available.