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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\nJust $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\nThere 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
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SUMMARY:Christian Meditation Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Power of Christian Meditation with Us! \nThe Christian Meditation Center firmly believes that support is the cornerstone of a vibrant Christian meditation practice. Your spiritual journey is a path we are deeply committed to walking alongside you\, and we’re thrilled to invite you to experience the transformative power of Christian meditation with us. \nWhy Meditate with Us? \nEngaging in meditation within a community adds a special touch to your practice. Imagine this: finding a cozy spot in the warmth of your home\, joined by fellow Christians\, all united in the common journey toward a closer relationship with God. Our sessions are designed to offer the encouragement necessary for transitioning from occasional meditation to a consistent and meaningful lifestyle practice. Together\, we unite on a shared pursuit of peace and transformation. \nPause. Be still. Rest in God. \nJoin us for Christian Meditation Sessions—a space to experience the peace and presence of God through stillness and silence. \nDaily Christian Meditation Schedule (Eastern Time) \nAll sessions are 20 minutes\, except on Friday| Drop in anytime\nSunday @ 7 a.m. – Nadine\nMonday @ Noon – Monica\nTuesday @ 10 p.m. – Leigh\nWednesday @ 11 a.m. – Leah\nWednesday @ 7 p.m. – Teresa\nThursday @ 5:30 p.m. – Vicki\nFriday @ 11 a.m. – Leah (15 mins)\nSaturday @ 9 a.m. – Vicki \nWe will send the Zoom link once you have registered. \nNew to Christian meditation?\nWe offer support for beginners! Reach out or sign up for our next Christian Meditation Training. \nWant a text reminder 30 minutes before each session? Just reply to this email and let us know. \nKnow someone who could use more peace?  Please forward this to friends or family—it may be exactly what they need. \nChristian meditation is more than a practice—it’s a path to rest\, healing\, and communion with God. \nThe sessions are free to attend\, but if you’re able\, we invite you to consider making a donation to support this offering. \nRegister Now and Let the Journey Begin! \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
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SUMMARY:Winter Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Winter Book Club: Julian of Norwich: A Mystic for Today by William Meninger\, OCSO  \n“Julian is\, without doubt\, one of the most wonderful of all Christian voices.”— Thomas Merton \nJoin us this winter as we journey into the life and teachings of Julian of Norwich\, a 14th-century Christian mystic whose timeless visions and theology continue to speak powerfully to the heart of our modern age. Through William Meninger’s profound and accessible commentary\, Julian of Norwich: A Mystic for Today\, we’ll explore the depth of Julian’s visions of Divine Love\, the Trinity\, and the profound hope she offers in uncertain times. Please find the description of the book below. \n Book: Julian of Norwich: A Mystic for Today Dates: January 19 – March 2\, 2026 Time: Mondays\, 7:45–9:00 p.m. ET Location: In-person at 368 S. Tuckahoe Road\, Williamstown\, NJ 08094\, or join us virtually on Zoom Zoom link will be sent upon registration. \nThis book club is open to all—whether you are new to Christian mysticism or familiar with Julian’s writings. Each week we’ll gather to reflect\, discuss\, and contemplate the meaning and message of Divine Love through the eyes of this remarkable woman of faith. \nRegister now to reserve your spot and receive the Zoom link. Please find the registration form below. \nLet Julian’s voice guide you through the winter season with wisdom\, peace\, and divine insight. \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 \nMonica Armstrong\, a devoted Christian and visual artist\, founded the Spirit Matters studio in 1997\, blending her faith and creativity to inspire others through art. Her mission is to create art that embodies spiritual wisdom. Her workshops\, retreats\, and seminars provide a hands-on\, creative prayer experience that intertwines art and spirituality. \nInspired by her study of the Christian tradition during the Masters of Holistic Spirituality Program at Chestnut Hill College\, she developed “Prayer Paths\,” a Journey Through the History of Christian Spirituality featuring twenty handmade Sacred Vessels. \nShe studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned a BS in Art Education from Moore College of Art. Monica received her training as a Spiritual Director from the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. As a member of the CMC for several years\, she offers gentle guidance in her CMC weekly meditation sessions. \nBook Description: \n“Julian is\, without doubt\, one of the most wonderful of all Christian voices. She gets greater and greater in my eyes as I grow older.” ―Thomas Merton \nOther than what is contained in her singular work\, Showings of Divine Love\, we know almost nothing of the personal life of Julian. We do\, however\, know something about her background\, as a recluse\, or anchoress\, and the social\, cultural\, and political life of late-fourteenth-century England. \nAlthough nothing of it is mentioned in her Showings\, the times in which Julian lived were fraught with political\, social\, and economic upheavals in both Church and state. There are\, indeed\, many parallels to the present age. This\, in part\, helps to explain why Julian speaks so loudly to today after six hundred years of silence. \nOn the thirteenth of May\, 1373\, Julian received a series of sixteen visions centered on the person and sufferings of Jesus and on the Trinity. A short time later\, she wrote an account of them in twenty-five chapters (known as the “Short Text”). Twenty years later\, after much prayer and reflection\, she wrote another account consisting of eighty-six chapters (called the “Long Text”). During this important interim\, Julian the visionary became Julian the theologian. \nJulian’s visions correspond to the classic understanding of such phenomena. Some visions were spiritual locutions. In this experience\, God spoke directly to her heart in such a way as to communicate with absolute\, unquestioned clarity the desired message. Actual words were probably not used but the visionary was left with no doubt as to the authenticity or the meaning of the message. Other visions were visual or experienced as coming through the corporeal senses. These resulted from the direct action of God on the imagination. Still others were spiritual visions\, not easily expressed and usually concerned with the deeper mysteries of God\, such as the Trinity. Many of Julian’s visions were combinations of all three types. \nThis book is not a translation or paraphrase of Julian’s Showings of Divine Love. Rather\, it is a commentary―in 86 brief\, meditative chapters―intended to provide information\, reflections\, and further theological understanding that will enhance the modern Christian’s reading of Julian’s book. It can be read independently\, prior to reading Julian’s book\, or along with it\, chapter by chapter. \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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LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Group\, NJ\, United States
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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 free access to ongoing group sessions where you can connect with fellow participants\, share experiences\, and receive continued guidance on your meditation journey. \nDate and Time: Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 from 7 – 8:30 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.
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