Prayer & meditation
Oblate Ongoing Formation: Listening to the Rule
Oblates of St. Paul’s Monastery (and their guests) gather on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (unless rescheduled). This is an opportunity to be together as an Oblate community, but also to spend intentional time in prayer, lectio, and study – all pillars of what it means to be Benedictine. These monthly sessions are also […]
Ongoing Prayer Opportunities
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 […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - December 10, 2025
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Poetic Medicine with Lisa Mer
With Lisa Mer
“By making us stop for a moment, poetry gives us an opportunity to think about ourselves as human beings on this planet and what we mean to each other.” — Rita Dove You are invited into a welcoming creative circle where poetry becomes a pathway to insight, healing, and wholeness. Together, we’ll explore the […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - January 14, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Lectio Divina and Living with Illness: Reading the Sacred Text of your Body.
With Sheryl Rose
This three-part online workshop will be held January 21, February 4 and February 18 from 10:30am-12:00pm over Zoom. Space is limited. Many of us live with illnesses or chronic conditions that prevent us from fully living our lives in the way we desire. Even though there may be no physical cure for our suffering, God […]
BioSpiritual Focusing, Level One
With Kami Pohl
An Introduction to BioSpiritual Focusing (Level 1) BioSpiritual Focusing is a way of opening the whole of ourselves—mind, body, and spirit—to a deeper connectedness with the self, others and the Divine. Come learn more about how gently being with what is real and present within your embodied self can open the door to a deeper […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - February 11, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Soul Collage of the Heart
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” — Rumi This Valentine’s weekend, give yourself the gift of connection. In this playful, creative class, you’ll use the SoulCollage® process to explore themes of love, self-compassion, and relationship. With images, scissors, and glue, you’ll […]
Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer
With Gwen Pickering and Mary Lapham
Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer Retreat This a silent retreat for people who have been practicing Centering Prayer for at least 6 months. In Centering Prayer, we consent to God's presence and action in stillness. In the Welcoming Prayer, we consent to God's presence and action in ordinary, everyday settings. Both of these prayers help […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - March 11, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - April 8, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - May 13, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]