How can Centering Prayer groups help your practice? By becoming a part of a community, we deepen our knowledge and commitment as well as share personal experiences of the Centering Prayer practice and its effect in our daily lives. Think of those people as friends along the spiritual journey.
If you have want to have your Centering Prayer group listed here, please email us at ContemplativeOutreachKC@gmail.com with the time, place, details and main contact info.
Mystic Misfits
Tuesdays, September-May
9:30 a.m. – noon
The Mystic Misfits meet every other week from September through May with a few weeks off around Christmas/New Year’s in the lower level of:
St. John’s United Methodist Church
6900 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO
The group begins with a twenty-minute sit beginning at 10:00 a.m. Centering Prayer is usually followed with a DVD or CD featuring a prominent leader in the Contemplative movement such as Fr. Richard Rohr, Dr. James Finley, Fr. Thomas Keating, Sr. Ilia Delio, Rob Bell etc., and the remaining time is spent in small group discussion, finishing about noon.
The group is open to all faiths and to anyone who is seeking a deeper meaning to their spiritual life along the Contemplative Path. If you have any questions regarding this group, contact mysticmisfitskc@gmail.com
Sacred Spaces
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
6425 Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64113
Location: The HJ Building across the street (east) of the Main Church Building. Address: 6425 Wornall RD 64113. A brief reading will precede the Centering Prayer time. Entrance to the St. Andrew parking lot and to the building are both on Wornall Road. Contact Rita Kendagor mtrrita@standrewkc.org
Serenity Pause™ Meditation
Daily, 12:10-12:40 p.m. and 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Myrtle Fillmore Chapel of the Unity Temple on the Plaza
707 W. 47th St.
(47th & Jefferson)
Kansas City, MO 64112
Serenity Pause™ meditation sessions are available to people from all walks of life and from all religious backgrounds and spiritual traditions. These sessions are offered daily at scheduled times throughout the week, making it easy for you to drop by and drop in to a place of peace and serenity – away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. No previous meditation experience is necessary. Each meditation time includes meditation instruction, time to sit, and time to discuss. Both chairs and mat/cushions are provided. All Serenity Pause™ meditation sessions are offered on a love offering donation basis.
Visit the Unity Temple website at http://www.unitytemple.com/healing/hmedit.asp
St. Francis Xavier Church
3rd Monday of each month
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
St. Francis Xavier Church
1001 E. 52nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
The session begins with a video or shared reading followed by group sharing. We have a 20 minute sit at 7:00, then close at 7:30 with a short intercessory prayer time. The group meets in the chapel; enter off the west-side parking lot in the back. For more information, contact Rebecca Thompson at crt98@everestkc.net.
Center for Living Water
1st Monday of every month
7 pm-8pm
Meditation Chapel at Community of Christ Temple
201 S. River Blvd
Independence, MO 64050
As a newly-forming group, we will offer a brief overview of the Centering Prayer method followed by a short practice, a brief break, then a full 20 minute practice as recommend for this prayer. For the time remaining in the hour, there will be an opportunity to share briefly about your experience, if desired, or continue to hold and rest in the contemplative space.
Plan to enter at the Main (East) Circle Drive Entrance.
St. John’s United Methodist Church
July 5 through August 23, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
6900 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64113
The group will begin with a 20-minute sit followed by a group discussion or presentation on a spiritual discipline (Welcoming Prayer, Lectio Divina, etc.). The group will meet in St. John’s Welcoming Library Room. For more information, contact Don Jarvis at (816) 589-0535 or djbelplaz527@gmail.com.
Sanctuary of Hope (on Zoom)
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ongoing, new participants welcome anytime!
Join us for Centering Prayer inspiration, practice and discussion. Open to all levels, beginner to long-time practitioner. Facilitated by Kristina Frank. For more information, please contact Kristina at kskris@mac.com.
To register go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/
Queen of the Holy Rosary
First and third Monday of each month, 7 p.m.
7023 West 71st St.
Overland Park, Kansas 66204
This group meets in the Rectory family room the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month for brief fellowhsip and silent prayer. Contact Patty Wernel, pjew100135@gmail.com.
Grace United Methodist Church
Typically the third Sunday of each month, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
11485 S. Ridgeview Rd.,
Olathe, Kansas 66204
Contemplative Community monthly gatherings for Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices. Our goal is to be a welcoming, learning, practicing contemplative community for people who are yearning for an experience of the Sacred in a safe space. Our hope is to engage more people in contemplative practices as one way of transforming our world.
To receive emails about upcoming gathings, email Sherry McGlaughlin pastorsherryfcc_rt+gmail@email.breezechms.com
Keeler Women’s Center
First Monday of each month, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
759 Vermont St., Suite 100-B
Kansas City, Kansas
Join our new Centering Prayer Group and deepen your prayer life. Discover how to enter your inner sanctuary and experience God’s presence through silent movements and scripture. This group will follow the Everything Belongs book by Richard Rohr and Falling Upward journal and book. Hosted by Donna Constantineau.
Register each month at the Sophia Center website.
Countryside United Methodist Church
Thursdays, 10:00am
3221 SW Burlingame Road
Topeka, KS 66611-2006
Centering Prayer is held in the chapel. Please park in the north lot and enter through door 4. Contact the church at (785) 266-7541 or the facilitator, Robert N DuBois at (785) 267-3111 or (785) 224-3988.
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
1880 SW Gage Boulevard
Topeka, Kansas 66604
Centering Prayer is held in the chapel. Please enter at the office door. Contact Pastor Dale Matherly at (785) 272-4290.
Grace Episcopal Cathedral
Third Saturday of the month, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
701 SW 8th Ave.
Topeka, Kansas 66603
Centering Prayer Group for all those who wish a supportive community with those who share the desire for silence. Contact Sharon Highberger at (785) 633-7764.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1st and 3rd Sundays, 8-9 a.m.
1275 SW Boswell
Topeka, Kansas 66604
Park in Lot South of the Church. Contact Pastor Junie Ewing at (785) 357-0339.
First United Methodist Church
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Includes prayer and sitting time, but feel free to stay as your time allows.
141 E. Gay St.
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Room 240
Contact Barbara Curtis at 660-747-7750