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SUMMARY:Christian Meditation Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Listen\, Receive\, and Rest in God’s Presence\nThursday\, May 21\, 20267:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET \nDoes your prayer life feel one-sided?\nDo you long not only to speak to God\, but also to listen\, receive\, and rest in His presence? \nChristian meditation offers a deeply biblical and historic way to move beyond words and into stillness—where the heart becomes open to God’s peace\, healing\, wisdom\, and love. \nIn this 90-minute live training\, you will learn how to quiet the mind\, open the heart\, and become more aware of God’s presence within. \nThis is not about emptying the mind.It is about resting in God and allowing Him to do His work within you. \n\nWhat You’ll Experience\n✨ Biblical foundations for Christian meditation✨ The difference between prayer and meditation✨ How to move from striving to surrender✨ A guided Christian meditation experience✨ What may arise during meditation and how to respond gently✨ Practical tools to begin a daily practice \n\nTeresa’s Story\nAfter 18 years as a Christian\, I still found myself struggling with addiction and living in a kind of bondage that compromised my values. \nGod began inviting me into a deeper relationship—not through striving\, but through resting in His presence. \nThrough the writings of Teresa of Avila\, Thomas Keating\, and other Christian mystics\, I discovered the practice of Christian meditation. Over time\, I experienced interior calm\, greater compassion\, and the self-control I had long prayed for. \nChristian meditation did not just change my prayer life.It transformed my life. \n\nCost\n$50 \n🔁 Returning participants attend free👤 Personal one-on-one training: $75 \n\n“Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 \n\nRegister and Payment\n  \nEvent Registration Form \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your name\n \n \n Your email\n \n \n Telephone\n \n \n Event Name\n \n \n\n\n Δ\n \n\n\n\nPlease select a payment method.
URL:https://www.christianmeditationcenter.org/event/christian-meditation-training-3/
LOCATION:Training via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meditation Seminar
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SUMMARY:Screen-Free Retreat Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Screen-Free Retreat Weekend\nA Time to Unplug\, Rest\, and Listen for God \nJune 5–7 | Greeley\, PAFriday 3:00 p.m. – Sunday 12:00 noon \nWe invite you to step away from the noise and demands of everyday life and enter into a spacious weekend of rest\, prayer\, Scripture\, and silence. \nThis screen-free retreat is designed to help you quiet external distractions so you can become more attentive to God’s presence—within and around you. \nRetreat Location\nThe retreat will be held in Greeley\, PA\, on 63 peaceful acres surrounded by woods and a flowing stream behind the house.There are walking paths\, quiet places to sit and read\, and space to simply be. \nThe home is large and welcoming\, with 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms\, offering comfort and room to breathe. \nWhat the Weekend Includes\n\nGuided Christian meditation sessions\nTime in Scripture and quiet reflection\nExtended free time for rest\, walking\, journaling\, or prayer\nA gentle invitation to a screen-free fast (phones\, tablets\, computers\, and TV)\nA peaceful\, unhurried rhythm—no pressure\, no over-scheduling\n\nMeals & Hospitality\nThe retreat includes: \n\nDinner on Friday and Saturday\nLunch on Saturday\nBreakfast on Saturday and Sunday\nLight refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the weekend\n\nRetreat Directors\nThe retreat will be guided by Teresa Yerkes and Vicki Simek\, who will serve as spiritual directors throughout the weekend\, offering gentle leadership\, presence\, and prayerful guidance. \nScreen-Free Invitation\nParticipants are invited to refrain from using phones\, computers\, tablets\, and television during the retreat. This is not about restriction\, but about creating space—space to notice\, listen\, and receive what God is already offering. \nWe understand that occasional check-ins may be necessary\, and we encourage mindful\, intentional use if needed. \nMeet Your Leaders \nTeresa Yerkes is the Founder of the Christian Meditation Center\, has been a devoted Christian since 1983 and has practiced Christian meditation since 2000. She is the author of five books. Teresa teaches and leads Christian meditation training and sessions. She is a public speaker who facilitates book clubs and leads retreats. \nShe is married to her husband\, Bill\, and is a mother to three children and a grandmother to six grandchildren. She loves their two yellow labs\, Lucy and Peaches\, and their cat\, Gracie. Her favorite pastime is spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys reading and taking walks with her husband and their dogs. \nVicki Simek is a teacher\, student\, writer\, editor and dog whisperer. Divine Parallels is her first published piece of work.  She co-facilitates a study group for A Course in Miracles and has posted the daily lessons for the past decade. In addition\, Vicki leads two meditation sessions weekly and serves as treasurer for the Christian Meditation Center. \nVicki has spent her entire career in education\, first in higher education and later in the public schools of Baltimore County. She has been married to her husband C.J for 32 years and has two adult children\, Marlowe and Ian. She whispers to her yellow lab\, Libby\, daily.  She loves to read\, write\, and cook for her family and friends. \nAbout Our Accommodations \nThe retreat is set on a beautiful 63-acre property in Greeley\, Pennsylvania\, with a peaceful stream that flows along the back of the retreat house. You’ll find a few photos below that capture the setting. \nThe retreat house features eight spacious guest rooms\, most with queen-sized beds\, along with five bathrooms and a large\, comfortable gathering area—perfect for community connection and quiet reflection. \nThe closest airport is Wilkes–Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP / KAVP). \n \n \n \n  \nWhy Attend? \nIn the busyness of life\, it’s easy to lose sight of the sacred. This retreat offers a time to pause\, reflect\, and deepen your relationship with God. You’ll leave feeling spiritually refreshed\, connected with others\, and renewed in your faith. \nRegistration & Pricing\nEarly-Bird Registration (through May 15): \n\nShared Room (2 per room): $235 per person\nPrivate Room (1 per room): $345 per person\n\nRegular Registration (after May 15): \n\nShared Room: $265 per person\nPrivate Room: $375 per person\n\nAll pricing includes lodging\, meals\, refreshments\, and retreat programming. \nIf cost is a concern\, please reach out—we desire to keep this retreat accessible to those who feel called to attend. \nSpace is limited. \nHere’s what a few participants shared after our recent Prayer & Fasting Retreat: \n          “I felt so welcomed and at home.” \n          “I felt relaxed\, spiritually refreshed\, and genuinely close to God throughout the weekend.” \n          “Space for God to move in me.” \n          “I feel changed in so many ways—God’s kingdom is within me\, and I still feel such peace and tranquility.” \nReserve Your Spot Today \nSpace is limited\, so don’t wait! Secure your place on this sacred journey before the early bird deadline. \nTo register or for more information\, contact:\ntyerkes@christianmeditationcenter.org\n856-404-5704 \nYou can also register and make payment below. \nRegistration Form \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your name\n \n \n Your email\n \n \n Telephone\n \n \n Event Name\n \n \n\n\n Δ
URL:https://www.christianmeditationcenter.org/event/4842/
LOCATION:Greeley Retreat House\, Greeley\, PA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Summer Book Club: Finding Hope Through Grief\nThis summer\, we invite you into a sacred space of reflection\, healing\, and gentle conversation. \nBeginning Tuesday\, July 7\, 2026\, join us for a 6-week Summer Book Club as we explore the many ways grief touches our lives—and how God meets us within it. \n🗓 Tuesdays | July 7 – August 11⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET📍 Live on Zoom💲 No charge to attend \nTogether\, we will read and reflect on It’s Okay to Be Okay: Grief as a Pathway to Blessing and New Life by Leah Chrest. \nThis deeply personal and faith-filled book shares Leah’s journey through the first year after the loss of her husband. With honesty and hope\, she reminds us: \n\nThere is life after grief\nLoss can become a sacred gift\nHealing is possible\, even when the heart feels broken\nIt’s okay to be okay again\n\nThrough this time together\, we will gently explore: \n\nNavigating the early days of loss\nHealing from grief and trauma\nLetting go of “what-ifs”\nAdjusting to a life that has changed\nRediscovering purpose and identity in God\nFinding moments of joy again\n\n✨ Facilitated by: Leah Chrest and Kate Devine Brady \n \nLeah Chrest is the author of At the Edge of the Jordan and It’s Okay to Be Okay.  She is a Christian Meditation teacher\, blogger\, and podcast guest.  Both books as well as her blog speak of the transformative power of God’s love in the face of loss and the intimate walk with our Creator that is possible\, even while here on this Earth.  Leah and her husband reside in Maryland and are blessed with four children between them.  In her other (equally interesting) life\, she is a special education teacher.  Learn more about Leah at her website: www.thecontemplativechristian.com \nKate Devine Brady\, founder of Art Well LA\, is a certified therapeutic art practitioner specializing in Christianity. Author of Fallen Leaves So Much Sky\, a collection of poems on grief\, loss and the courage to love more. Her affinity for art blossomed at a young age and eventually led her to New York\, where she earned her Visual Fine Arts degree at New York University\, with a major in art and a minor in religious studies. Following her experience teaching English in Japan\, Korea\, and Indonesia\, she returned to the States and pursued her early childhood education training. She began teaching art in public and Catholic schools on the West Coast.  Firmly believing in the importance of connecting art and spirituality in the academic curriculum her students develop self-expression\, meditation\, and creativity skills while learning eclectic art techniques. On weekends\, she dedicates her time to teaching catechism. \nShe is married to her husband\, Mark\, and is a mother to her son\, Luke. She enjoys spending time with family and friends\, as well as her two pups\, Piper and Yoda. Reading spiritual literature and expressing her voice through painting and poetry restores her soul. \n\nWhether your loss is recent or from years past\, you are welcome here. This is a space to listen\, share (as you feel comfortable)\, and rest in God’s presence with others who understand. \n💛 Come as you are.💛 Share as you’re able.💛 Be held in a community of grace. \nRegister today! \nRegistration Form \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your name\n \n \n Your email\n \n \n Telephone\n \n \n Event Name\n \n \n\n\n Δ
URL:https://www.christianmeditationcenter.org/event/summer-book-club/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Group\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Silent Retreat Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Silent Retreat Weekend\nAugust 7–9\, 2026 | Greeley\, PA \nStep away from the noise of daily life and enter into a sacred rhythm of stillness\, reflection\, and connection with God. \nWe invite you to join us at our peaceful Retreat House in Greeley\, PA for a Silent Retreat Weekend designed to help you rest deeply in God’s presence and gently renew your spirit. \nThe retreat begins on Friday at 2:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. \nWhat to Expect\nThis retreat offers a beautiful balance of community and solitude: \n\nFriday: Arrival\, welcome\, and time to settle in\nSaturday: A full day of silence—a sacred invitation to listen\, reflect\, and rest in God\nSunday: Gentle re-entry with shared reflection and closing time together\n\nThroughout the weekend\, you’ll be guided into: \n\nChristian meditation and contemplative prayer\nQuiet personal reflection\nPeaceful time in nature\nOpportunities to simply be with God—without pressure or expectation\nActivities include: exercise mats\, mindful art activities\, organized walks\, and journaling\n\nGuided with Care\nYou will be gently supported throughout the retreat by: \n\nTeresa Yerkes\, Spiritual Director\nLeah Chrest\, Christian Meditation Teacher\n\nTheir presence offers a compassionate and grounded space for you to explore silence\, deepen your relationship with God\, and feel supported along the way. \nThe Gift of Silence\nSaturday will be held in silence\, creating space to move beyond the noise of the mind and into the deeper awareness of God’s presence within. Whether you are new to silence or experienced in contemplative practice\, this time offers a powerful opportunity for renewal\, clarity\, and peace. \nA Place to Rest\nNestled in the beauty of Greeley\, PA\, our Retreat House provides a serene and welcoming environment—perfect for slowing down\, breathing deeply\, and reconnecting with what matters most. \n\nAll are welcome.Come as you are. Leave refreshed\, grounded\, and renewed. \nScreen-Free Invitation\nParticipants are invited to refrain from using phones\, computers\, tablets\, and television during the retreat. This is not about restriction\, but about creating space—space to notice\, listen\, and receive what God is already offering. \nWe understand that occasional check-ins may be necessary\, and we encourage mindful\, intentional use if needed. \nMeet Your Leaders \nTeresa Yerkes is the Founder of the Christian Meditation Center\, has been a devoted Christian since 1983 and has practiced Christian meditation since 2000. She is the author of five books. Teresa teaches and leads Christian meditation training and sessions. She is a public speaker who facilitates book clubs and leads retreats. \nShe is married to her husband\, Bill\, and is a mother to three children and a grandmother to six grandchildren. She loves their two yellow labs\, Lucy and Peaches\, and their cat\, Gracie. Her favorite pastime is spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys reading and taking walks with her husband and their dogs. \n \n  \nLeah Chrest is the author of At the Edge of the Jordan and It’s Okay to Be Okay.  She is a Christian Meditation teacher\, blogger\, and podcast guest.  Both books as well as her blog speak of the transformative power of God’s love in the face of loss and the intimate walk with our Creator that is possible\, even while here on this Earth.  Leah and her husband reside in Maryland and are blessed with four children between them.  In her other (equally interesting) life\, she is a special education teacher.  Learn more about Leah at her website: www.thecontemplativechristian.com \n  \nAbout Our Accommodations \nThe retreat is set on a beautiful 63-acre property in Greeley\, Pennsylvania\, with a peaceful stream that flows along the back of the retreat house. You’ll find a few photos below that capture the setting. \nThe retreat house features eight spacious guest rooms\, most with queen-sized beds\, along with five bathrooms and a large\, comfortable gathering area—perfect for community connection and quiet reflection. \nThe closest airport is Wilkes–Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP / KAVP). \n \n \n \n  \nWhy Attend? \nIn the busyness of life\, it’s easy to lose sight of the sacred. This retreat offers a time to pause\, reflect\, and deepen your relationship with God. You’ll leave feeling spiritually refreshed\, connected with others\, and renewed in your faith. \nRegistration & Pricing\nEarly-Bird Registration (through June 15): \n\nShared Room (2 per room): $235 per person\nPrivate Room (1 per room): $345 per person\n\nRegular Registration (after June 15): \n\nShared Room: $265 per person\nPrivate Room: $375 per person\n\nAll pricing includes lodging\, meals\, refreshments\, and retreat programming. \nIf cost is a concern\, please reach out—we desire to keep this retreat accessible to those who feel called to attend. \nSpace is limited. \nHere’s what a few participants shared after our recent Prayer & Fasting Retreat: \n          “I felt so welcomed and at home.” \n          “I felt relaxed\, spiritually refreshed\, and genuinely close to God throughout the weekend.” \n          “Space for God to move in me.” \n          “I feel changed in so many ways—God’s kingdom is within me\, and I still feel such peace and tranquility.” \nReserve Your Spot Today \nSpace is limited\, so don’t wait! Secure your place on this sacred journey before the early bird deadline. \nFor more information\, contact:\ntyerkes@christianmeditationcenter.org\n856-404-5704 \nYou can also register and make payment below. \nRegistration Form \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your name\n \n \n Your email\n \n \n Telephone\n \n \n Event Name\n \n \n\n\n Δ
URL:https://www.christianmeditationcenter.org/event/silent-retreat-weekend/
LOCATION:Greeley Retreat House\, Greeley\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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