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SUMMARY:Circle of Peace – A Contemplative Prayer Network
DESCRIPTION:Circle of Peace \nA Contemplative Prayer Network \nIn a world that often feels hurried and divided\, Circle of Peace offers a quiet and faithful way to remain rooted in God’s presence. \nCircle of Peace is a community of prayerful hearts committed to holding individuals\, families\, communities\, and the world in prayer. Rather than gathering frequently at a fixed time\, we are united through a shared rhythm of prayer—each person lifting requests from wherever they are\, trusting that God meets us in that sacred connection. \nHow It Works \nEach week (and whenever urgent needs arise)\, members of Circle of Peace receive: \n\nPrayer requests from those in need\nA written prayer to guide their time with God\nOccasional scripture to deepen reflection\n\nYou are invited to pray in a way that feels natural to you—whether in stillness\, spoken prayer\, or quiet reflection. \nThere is no pressure\, no performance\, and no required schedule—only an invitation to be faithful in prayer. \nWhy Join the Circle \nWhen we pray\, we are never alone. \nEven though we may be in different places\, we are united in spirit—lifting one another up in love\, compassion\, and trust in God’s care. \nCircle of Peace offers: \n\nA meaningful way to support others through prayer\nA gentle rhythm of connection with God throughout the week\nA sense of community without the need to gather frequently\nA deeper awareness of God’s presence in everyday life\n\nShare a Prayer Request or Join the Circle \nIf you or someone you love is in need of prayer\, we would be honored to pray. \nIf you feel called to be part of Circle of Peace as someone who receives and prays over requests\, we warmly invite you to join us. \nIf you feel led to connect\, you may reach out to the Circle of Peace Community by email\, text message\, or by completing the registration form. We would be honored to hear from you. \nEmail: tyerkes@christianmeditationcenter.org\nText: 856-431-9815 \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
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SUMMARY:One on One Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Individual Christian Meditation Training\nExperience the power of stillness and sacred connection in a private\, 1-hour online session with a seasoned Christian meditation teacher. You’ll explore: \n\nThe rich history and biblical roots of Christian meditation\nThe practical tools to begin or deepen your own practice of resting in God’s presence\nHow meditation opens space for healing\, clarity\, and divine presence\n\n💫 Just $75 for a lifetime of spiritual depth. We’ll schedule your session at a time that works for you. \n\nSpiritual Direction & Christian Counseling\nLooking for a safe\, grace-filled space to explore your spiritual life?Walk alongside Teresa Yerkes\, a Christian meditation teacher\, certified lay counselor\, and spiritual companion with nearly 40 years of experience. \nSpiritual direction offers: \n\nA listening ear\, not advice\nInsightful questions to help you grow\nA sacred space to discern God’s presence and purpose in your life\n\n💖 There is no set fee—donations to the Christian Meditation Center are welcomed in gratitude. \n\nBegin Your Journey Today\nIf you’re feeling the nudge to grow\, heal\, or reconnect with God\, we’re here to walk with you. \nRegister and schedule your first step on this sacred path. \nYour soul will thank you. \nLet’s journey together. \nEvent Registration Form \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/one-on-one-coaching-7/
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SUMMARY:Fall Book Club
DESCRIPTION:📚 Join Us for Our Fall Book Club! 📚 \nDiscover the richness of God-centered meditative prayer in our Fall Book Club as we explore Rich Lewis’s inspiring book\, Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Though Centering Prayer. Through personal experience and deep spiritual insight\, Lewis invites us on a journey to a deeper connection with God—not just in prayer\, but in every part of life. \n“Rich Lewis’ writing is unique in its simplicity and lack of pretense. And he is nothing if not honest\, especially regarding his passion for centering prayer. In this book you will find down-to-earth spiritual practice that echoes throughout Rich’s life as a husband\, dad\, and financial consultant. Highly recommended!” –Amos Smith\, author of Be Still and Listen: Experience the Presence of God in Your Life. \n📅 Dates: September 22 – November 3\, 2025🕒 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time\, every Monday🏢 Location: Join via Zoom. You can register by completing the registration form below.Once you register\, we will send you the Zoom information.Together\, we’ll embark on a seven-week adventure\, with each Monday evening dedicated to the exploration and discussion of key concepts from the book. \n🌟 Highlights of our Fall Book Club: 🌟 \n✨Engaging Discussions: Led by Teresa Yerkes and the author\, Rich Lewis\, our book club gatherings will provide a nurturing environment for lively discussions. \n✨Weekly Reading Assignments: Throughout the club\, we’ll follow weekly reading assignments\, covering approximately twenty-five pages per week. This pace ensures a comprehensive understanding of the material while allowing time for reflection. \n✨ Free Admission: There’s no charge to join our Fall Book Club. We believe in making this enriching experience accessible to everyone who wishes to participate. The only cost you’ll bear is purchasing the book at your favorite bookstore. The book is available in both paperback and audio formats. \n✨Optional Participation: We welcome everyone to join our discussions\, whether you prefer to actively participate or simply listen and learn. All are welcome! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and engage in meaningful conversations. We look forward to seeing you there! \nBook Description: Rich Lewis’s book is a beautiful account of one man’s path into the richness of God-centered meditative prayer. This also makes it a most accessible and thoughtful invitation to others to take that same journey. Sprinkled with insightful quotes from other writers\, Lewis\, in an unusually thoughtful and loving way\, makes an attractive\, practical case for accessing the presence of God not only in prayer but in all facets of life. \nAbout the Book Club Facilitators \nTeresa Yerkes\, 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. As a Certified Lay Speaker and Lay Counselor\, she brings over forty years of personal discovery and highly specialized spiritual direction training from the Shalem Institute to her work. In 2023\, she organized a coalition comprised of like-minded people who also have a passion for teaching Christian meditation. Teresa’s career was primarily in business administration. She 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 \nRich Lewis is an author\, speaker and coach focusing on Centering Prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches Centering Prayer in both his local and virtual community and offers One on One Coaching. He publishes a weekly meditation\, book reviews and interviews on his site\, Silence Teaches. Rich’s newest book is titled\, Sitting with God: A Journey To Your True Self Through Centering Prayer. \nHe has published articles for a number of organizations including Abbey of the Arts \, Contemplative Outreach \, EerdWord \, In Search of a New Eden the Ordinary Mystic at Patheos\, The Contemplative Writer and the Christian Meditation Center. \nRich has been a daily practitioner of Centering Prayer since June 1\, 2014. Centering Prayer has been so life giving and life changing that he feels compelled to share his journey with others who wish to learn more. Rich resides with his family in Waxhaw\, NC. Learn more about Rich at www.SilenceTeaches.com.  \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Christian Meditation Training
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Power of Christian Meditation \nThere is a space within us\, a sacred place\, where we can experience the presence of God.  Christian meditation is a bridge leading us to the portal of the Kingdom of God—a place where we can find peace and rest for our souls in the midst of chaos. \nAre you seeking a deeper connection with yourself\, others\, and God? Join us for a transformative Christian meditation training that will guide you on a path of spiritual growth and inner peace. \nWhat is Christian Meditation? In the quiet moments of Christian meditation\, we find the other side of our conversation with God\, often overlooked in the busyness of our prayers. Prayer\, where we express gratitude and lay our requests before Him\, is like a dialogue. Yet\, in the hush that follows\, we often forget to await His response. Unlike prayer\, which involves talking and thinking\, Christian meditation is about being still and attuning ourselves to God’s voice\, listening with openness to whatever He may share with us. It’s a sacred pause\, a moment to hear His gentle whispers. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. -Psalm 37:7 \nExplore the History and Benefits \nIn our comprehensive 1.5-hour training\, you’ll dive into the rich history of Christian meditation\, uncovering its roots and significance in the spiritual journey. Discover the profound benefits it brings\, including: \n✨Experiencing the expansion of the Fruit of the Spirit ✨Deepening your relationship with yourself\, others\, and God ✨ Cultivating inner peace and tranquility in a chaotic world ✨ Nurturing a greater sense of purpose and direction ✨ Enhancing your ability to listen and discern God’s voice. \nWhat to Expect \nOur experienced instructor will lead you through practical teaching\, a guided Christian meditation session\, and insightful discussions. You’ll gain a solid foundation in Christian meditation and be equipped to practice on your own. \nOngoing Support and Community \nYour registration also includes complimentary access to ongoing group sessions\, where you can connect with fellow participants\, share experiences\, and receive ongoing guidance on your meditation journey. \n📅 Date and Time: October 4\, 2025\, from 11 – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nYou can join us online via Zoom.  Once you register\, we will send you the Zoom link. \nInvestment: Join this life-changing training for only $50. \nReserve Your Spot Today. Register your attendance and pay below. \nEmbrace the stillness within and deepen your connection with God through Christian meditation. Start your journey today! \nCheck out what others are saying about the book\, Come Closer: The Practice of Christian Meditation. \nEvent Registration Form \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\nPlease select a payment method.
URL:https://www.christianmeditationcenter.org/event/christian-meditation-training-13/
LOCATION:Training via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Christian Meditation Training
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Power of Christian Meditation \nThere is a space within us\, a sacred place\, where we can experience the presence of God.  Christian meditation is a bridge leading us to the portal of the Kingdom of God—a place where we can find peace and rest for our souls in the midst of chaos. \nAre you seeking a deeper connection with yourself\, others\, and God? Join us for a transformative Christian meditation training that will guide you on a path of spiritual growth and inner peace. \nWhat is Christian Meditation? In the quiet moments of Christian meditation\, we find the other side of our conversation with God\, often overlooked in the busyness of our prayers. Prayer\, where we express gratitude and lay our requests before Him\, is like a dialogue. Yet\, in the hush that follows\, we often forget to await His response. Unlike prayer\, which involves talking and thinking\, Christian meditation is about being still and attuning ourselves to God’s voice\, listening with openness to whatever He may share with us. It’s a sacred pause\, a moment to hear His gentle whispers. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. -Psalm 37:7 \nExplore the History and Benefits \nIn our comprehensive 1.5-hour training\, you’ll dive into the rich history of Christian meditation\, uncovering its roots and significance in the spiritual journey. Discover the profound benefits it brings\, including: \n✨Experiencing the expansion of the Fruit of the Spirit ✨Deepening your relationship with yourself\, others\, and God ✨ Cultivating inner peace and tranquility in a chaotic world ✨ Nurturing a greater sense of purpose and direction ✨ Enhancing your ability to listen and discern God’s voice. \nWhat to Expect \nOur experienced instructor will lead you through practical teaching\, a guided Christian meditation session\, and insightful discussions. You’ll gain a solid foundation in Christian meditation and be equipped to practice on your own. \nOngoing Support and Community \nYour registration also includes complimentary access to ongoing group sessions\, where you can connect with fellow participants\, share experiences\, and receive ongoing guidance on your meditation journey. \n📅 Date and Time: October 18\, 2025\, from 11 – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time \nYou can join us online via Zoom.  Once you register\, we will send you the Zoom link. \nInvestment: Join this life-changing training for only $50. \nReserve Your Spot Today. Register your attendance and pay below. \nEmbrace the stillness within and deepen your connection with God through Christian meditation. Start your journey today! \nCheck out what others are saying about the book\, Come Closer: The Practice of Christian Meditation. \nEvent Registration Form \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\nPlease select a payment method.
URL:https://www.christianmeditationcenter.org/event/christian-meditation-training-16/
LOCATION:Training via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meditation Seminar
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