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Contemplative Outreach is a spiritual network of individuals and small faith communities committed to the practice of Centering Prayer and to renewing the contemplative dimension of the Gospel. While it is ecumenical in composition and outlook, the individuals who affiliate with it are united in their common search for God (Vision Statement). Contemplative Outreach Metropolitan Washington (COMW) is a chapter of Contemplative Outreach that serves D.C., suburban Maryland, northern Virginia, and Annapolis.
Contemplative Prayer - We may think of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words. But this is only one expression. Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart - our whole being - to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. We open our awareness to the God whom we know by faith is within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than choosing - closer than consciousness itself.
Centering Prayer is a method designed to facilitate contemplative prayer by preparing one to receive the gift of contemplative prayer. It presents an ancient Christian teaching (e.g., "The Cloud of Unknowing") in a contemporary form. It is not meant to replace other types of prayer; it simply puts them into a new and fuller perspective.
COMW supports introductory workshops, small groups, group facilitator enrichment, retreats and days of contemplative enrichment. If you or your faith community wish to draw upon any of its resources, please contact COMW.
 Announcement: The Seven Session Introductory Workshop to Centering Prayer - Feb 9, 2008.
Announcement: A Centering Prayer Facilitator Training Workshop - March 1, 2008.
Announcement: CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH ANNUAL MEETING 2007 - Coordinator Reflections
Announcement: Formation for Service Training.
Announcement: Information and photos from Living Flame Program I.
Announcement: Living Flame Program II announced for Fall 2007.
Newsletters: Winter 2007 Newsletter.
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