OPENING TO THE SPIRIT–introductory core prayer practices found in Tilden Edwards’ Living in the Presence.

June 19, 2022 - July 30, 2022
Course dates: June 19 – July 30, 2022. If you are registered, you can access the material for two weeks after the course ends.
Individuals: $75USD; reduced rates for groups of 2-9 and 10 or more
WashingtonDC

Whether you feel like a beginner or want to explore new ways of praying, this 6-session online course can help support your spiritual life.

The six experiential sessions include enrichment and support for your daily practice through

  • Weekly course material, including brief video teachings led by Carole Crumley and guided meditations and reflections from Tilden Edwards, Marlene Maier and Gerald May
  • Midweek email check-ins
  • Journaling and shared reflection with other participants.

Course Content

View the material at a time that is right for you. Each session builds on the previous weeks’ sessions.

Week 1: Where are you on your Journey?
Welcome audio: 11 min
Create a Prayer Space video: 5 min
Reading “What is Contemplative Spirituality?”
Silence and Reflection Questions

Week 2: What is Contemplative Prayer?
Teaching video: 11 min
Gerald May audio: 12 min
Silence and Reflection Questions

Week 3: Praying through Body Awareness
Teaching video: 7 min
Guided meditation audio: 18 min
Silence and Reflection Questions

Week 4: Breath Prayer
Teaching video: 12 min
Guided meditation audio: 7 min
Silence and Reflection Questions

Week 5: Presence through Body, Breath & Mind
Teaching video: 8 min
Guided meditation audio: 10 min
Silence and Reflection Questions

Week 6: Reflection and Feedback
Closing audio: 7 min
Request for Feedback for Shalem
Return again to Gerald May audio: 12 min
Silence and Reflection Questions