Calendar of Chapter Events
Join us as we pause for a Moment in Time of Reflecting and Dreaming. This special New Year’s Silent Saturday invites you to reflect on the past year… listen for a “word” for the new year… create an intention for 2025... or just BE in the presence of God. The day will include a variety of spiritual practices you can choose to reflect on and be with for the day, along with centering prayer, the welcoming prayer and the gift of silence.
Optional Spiritual Practices Offered
- Lectio Divina, Visio Divina
- Sacred Chanting
- Spiritual Journaling, Sacred Art
- Coloring Pages, Rock Painting
- Reading, Contemplative Walks
- Vision Board Creation
- Choose a word or intention for 2025
Schedule
- 9:00 - 9:30 Welcome and introductions
- 9:30 - 9:55 Centering Prayer
- 9:55 - 11:05 Contemplative time on your own
- 11:05-11:30 Centering Prayer
- 11:30-12:30 Contemplative Lunch
- 12:30 - 1:00 Guided Welcoming Prayer followed by Centering Prayer
- 1:00 - 2:55 Contemplative time on your own
- 3:20 - 4:00 Closing Reflection and sharing
Lunch from “In the Bag” will be provided along with coffee, tea and light snacks, indicate preference in registration
Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 5201 Urbandale Ave.
Alternatively via Zoom
Please register below
Zoom: $15
In Person: $40.00
Make checks payable to COCI, and send to:
Tim Goldman, Chapter Coordinator
709 22nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
For those participating by Zoom, a link will be sent prior to the event with reflections and suggestions about how you might spend your day connected to and centering with us, but in the silence of your own home:
If you have questions please reach out to:
Kathleen Schiltz: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jeannine Kosman: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.