Centering Prayer Groups

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 [email protected] with the time, place, details and main contact info.

Kansas City Metro

Cherith Brook Catholic Worker House

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.

3308 E 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127

Enter through the gate and go to the door on your left. There will be two 20-minute sits with a brief break in between and possibly a short reflection at the beginning. Please feel free to leave after one sit if you’d like.

Contact [email protected] for any questions.

Keystone United Methodist Church

Wednesdays from 6:45 pm to 7:45  pm

Enter the church through the south side door under the blue awning. If locked, used the office door to the left. Press the buzzer to be let in. Parking is south of the church across 74th Street or east across Wornall Road.

Keystone United Methodist Church
406 W. 74th Street, KCMO 64114

For more information, please contact the church at (816) 363-4084. Check the church’s website for calendar changes due to holidays and other events.     www.thekeystonechurch.org

 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 meets socially at 9:30 a.m. with the first 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].

To register go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-Cgpz8oHdTLsx_-apH_lFEREDw5kayg.

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, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

St. Francis Xavier Church
1001 E. 52nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64110

The session begins with a 20-minute sit followed by a brief period of sharing, a DVD and closing intercessory prayer. The group meets in the BVM room. Please enter through the back door on the west side of the parking lot. The doors are locked after 7 p.m. For more information, contact Rebecca Thompson at [email protected].

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 [email protected].

Johnson County Area

Queen of the Holy Rosary

First and third Monday of each month, 7 p.m.

7023 West 71st St.
Overland Park, Kansas 66204

Meets in the Parish Office Building.

We meet in the Parish Office Building. Anyone new to Centering Prayer may come at 6:30 p.m. for an introduction. The format is one sit for 20 minutes followed by Lectio Divina. Contact Sheryl Lickteig at (913) 722-2250.

Contact Sheryl Lickteig at (913) 722-2250.

Topeka

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.

Warrensburg

First United Methodist Church

Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Includes discussion 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