Community & connection

Ongoing Prayer Opportunities

Open Dates

Today's seekers are often looking for meaningful, low-obligation experiences. At the Benedictine Center, the Sisters' rhythm of daily prayer inspires unique possibilities for connection. Sisters and facilitators hold open a space, sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly. Women and men with any level of experience can then drop-in when it works works with their schedules and needs. Most […]

Walking Together Through Grief

With Ann Siverling

October 6, 2025
St. Paul's Monastery

While grief at the loss of a loved one is a universal human experience, grief is always experienced at a very personal level and is different for everyone. At the same time, it is often helpful and healing to share your grief experience with others who have suffered similar losses. If someone you love has […]

2025-11-21: Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina Retreat

With Laurie Erickson and Gwen Pickering

November 21 - 23, 2025
Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery

Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina Retreat In this silent retreat, you will experience a time of profound silence and praying the Scriptures as you enter into a deeper relationship with God and self.  This retreat blends a rhythm of centering prayer, lectio divina, and prayer with the monastic community. There will be some time for […]