Events

The COCI service team is requesting that event attendees please refrain from wearing perfume, aftershave, or bringing scented candles to our programs as we have some folks who are allergic and cannot enjoy the event.  Thank you so much for your cooperation.

COCI Meeting Schedule

Solstice/Advent Pauses

December 21, 2023
7, 9, 11 am, Noon, 1, 3, 5 pm
Immanuel UMC
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Download  Pauses Schedule

Solstice Taize

December 21, 2023
7 p.m.
Immanuel United Methodist Church
2900 49th St, Des Moines

Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with the beautiful music and worship of Taizé. This worship experience will be a fine end to a day of prayer with 7 Sacred Pauses at Immanuel UMC, information above.

Musicians are invited to join us for rehearsal at 5:30 (supper provided) 
A free-will offering will be taken to cover the cost of supplies.

Downloads: Taizè Flyer   Pauses Schedule

Silence, Self-Care and Centering Prayer:
New Beginnings

January 6, 2024
9 am - 4 pm

Zoom Retreat
$15   Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Silent Saturday
“Wilderness: preparing for Lent”

February 10, 2024
 9 am - 3 pm
Walnut Hills UMC

$30 includes lunch and refreshments.
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 AMES Lenten Retreat Day

February 17, 2024
9 am - Noon
Northminster Presbyterian Church, AMES

$15   Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

United in Prayer Day

March 8-9, 2024
Immanuel UMC/Online

Noon: Pray together at Immanuel UMC, DSM
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Good Friday
7 Sacred Pauses

March 29, 2024
Immanuel UMC, DSM

6am, 8, 10, Noon, 2pm, 4, 6
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 Silent Saturday

"Contemplative Arts"
Praying with the Arts

April 6, 2024
9 am - 3 pm
Grace Lutheran, DSM

$30 includes lunch, refreshments and supplies
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 Silent Saturday

May 18, 2024
9 am - 3 pm
Iowa Arboretum

Cost (tba) includes lunch and refreshments. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Nan)

8-Day Silent Retreat

October 11-19, 2024
Shalom Retreat Center, Dubuque

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