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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
URL:https://www.christianmeditationcenter.org/event/circle-of-peace-a-community-of-prayer-and-christian-meditation/
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SUMMARY:Christian Meditation Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Christian Meditation Sessions\nRest in God’s Presence\nIn a busy world filled with noise and distraction\, Christian meditation offers a simple yet powerful invitation: to be still and rest in the presence of God. \nAt the Christian Meditation Center\, our weekly meditation sessions provide a peaceful space where people from all backgrounds can gather to practice stillness\, deepen their relationship with God\, and experience the healing presence of the Holy Spirit. \nWhether you are new to meditation or have practiced for years\, you are warmly welcomed into this sacred time of silence and prayer. \n\nWhy Meditate in Community?\nWhile meditation can be practiced alone\, meditating with others often deepens the experience. \nThere is something powerful about knowing that others are quietly turning their hearts toward God at the same time you are. Our online sessions create a gentle sense of connection and encouragement as we grow together in faith and stillness. \nMany participants discover that these regular sessions help them: \n• Develop a consistent meditation practice• Experience greater inner peace and calm• Grow in awareness of God’s presence• Release stress and rest in God’s love• Deepen their spiritual life in a supportive community \n\nWhat to Expect in a Session\nOur sessions are simple\, quiet\, and welcoming. \nEach session typically includes: \n• A brief welcome or opening reading• Gentle guidance to help settle into stillness and silence• A short closing prayer or reflection \nYou may sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor. There is no pressure to “do it perfectly.” The intention is simply to be present with God. \nMany people find this time becomes a sacred pause in their day—a place where the mind quiets\, the heart opens\, and the soul finds rest. \n\nWeekly Christian Meditation Schedule\n(Eastern Time) \nAll sessions are 20 minutes\, except Friday. \nSunday – 7:00 a.m. | Nadine \nMonday – 12:00 p.m. | Monica \nTuesday – 7 a.m. | Tamara (beginning May 5) \nTuesday – 10:00 p.m. | Leigh \nWednesday – 11:00 a.m. | Leah \nThursday – 5:30 p.m. | Vicki \nFriday – 11:00 a.m. | Leah (15 minutes) \nSaturday – 9:00 a.m. | Vicki \nAttend whenever it works for your schedule. \n\nNew to Christian Meditation?\nWe’re happy to support beginners. \nIf you are new to the practice\, we encourage you to attend one of our Christian Meditation Training classes\, where you can learn the foundations of the practice and ask questions. \n\nHow to Join\nOnce you register\, we will send you the Zoom link for the sessions. \nIf you would like a text reminder 30 minutes before the session\, simply let us know when you register. \n\nA Gift to the Community\nAll meditation sessions are free to attend. \nIf you feel blessed by this offering\, we invite you to consider making a donation to the Christian Meditation Center to help support this ministry and allow others to experience the peace of God through meditation. \n\nBegin Your Journey into Stillness\nPause.Be still.Rest in God. \nJoin us for Christian meditation and discover the quiet place within where God’s presence is always waiting. \nRegister today and receive the Zoom link to join us. \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
URL:https://www.christianmeditationcenter.org/event/christian-meditation-sessions/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Group\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Sessions
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SUMMARY:One on One Coaching
DESCRIPTION:One-on-One Christian Coaching\nSpiritual Direction & Christian Counseling\nSometimes the most meaningful spiritual growth happens in the presence of a trusted companion. \nOur One-on-One Christian Coaching sessions offer a quiet\, grace-filled space to explore your spiritual life\, deepen your relationship with God\, and gently work through the places where healing or clarity may be needed. \nYou will meet with Teresa Yerkes\, founder of the Christian Meditation Center\, a Christian meditation teacher\, certified lay counselor\, and spiritual companion who has spent nearly four decades walking with others on their spiritual journey. \nTogether\, you will create space to listen for God’s presence in your life. \n\nIn these sessions you may discover\n• A compassionate listener who holds space for your story• Insightful questions that help bring deeper awareness• Guidance in prayer\, Christian meditation\, and spiritual practices• Support in navigating life transitions\, grief\, relationships\, and spiritual growth• Encouragement as you discern God’s movement in your life \nThis is not therapy and not a place for quick answers. Instead\, it is a sacred conversation where we slow down\, listen deeply\, and allow the Spirit of God to gently lead the way. \n\nA Gift-Based Offering\nThere is no set fee for these sessions. \nDonations to the Christian Meditation Center are gratefully welcomed and help support our ministry and programs. \n\nA Personal Note from Teresa\nFor many years\, people have come to me seeking guidance in their spiritual lives. Some are longing for a deeper relationship with God. Others are navigating grief\, difficult decisions\, or seasons of spiritual dryness. \nWhat I have learned over time is that people rarely need someone to give them answers. What they often need most is a sacred space to slow down\, be heard\, and listen for God’s presence in their lives. \nIn these conversations\, we gently explore what God may already be doing in your heart. Often the Holy Spirit is quietly guiding us\, inviting healing\, freedom\, and deeper love. \nIt is a privilege for me to walk alongside others in this way. I have witnessed how God meets people in powerful and unexpected ways when we simply make room for Him. \nIf you feel even the smallest invitation to explore your spiritual life more deeply\, I would be honored to walk with you for a season. \n— Teresa YerkesFounder\, Christian Meditation Center \n\nIs One-on-One Christian Coaching Right for You?\nYou may feel drawn to this type of conversation if you are: \n• Longing for a deeper relationship with God• Feeling spiritually stuck or unsure of your next step• Seeking clarity during a life transition or important decision• Carrying grief\, pain\, or questions you would like to bring into prayer• Wanting to grow in Christian meditation or contemplative prayer• Desiring a trusted spiritual companion to walk alongside you for a season• Feeling a quiet inner nudge that God may be inviting you to something deeper \nYou do not need to have everything figured out before you come. \nOften the journey simply begins with a willingness to pause\, listen\, and open your heart to God’s presence. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is the difference between spiritual direction and counseling?\nSpiritual direction focuses on helping you become more aware of God’s presence and movement in your life. While counseling often works to address specific emotional or psychological challenges\, spiritual direction creates space to notice how God may be speaking\, guiding\, healing\, and transforming you through your experiences. \nIn our sessions\, we listen together for the gentle work of the Holy Spirit. \nWhat kinds of things can I bring to a session?\nPeople come with many different questions and experiences\, such as: \n• Feeling distant from God and longing for deeper connection• Navigating a life transition\, grief\, or loss• Discernment about an important decision• Questions about prayer\, faith\, or spiritual practices• Desire to deepen Christian meditation or contemplative prayer• Healing from past experiences• Simply wanting to grow closer to God \nYou are welcome to bring whatever is on your heart. \nDo I need to be experienced in prayer or meditation?\nNot at all. Some people who come have been walking with God for many years\, while others are just beginning their spiritual journey. Wherever you are on the path\, you are welcome here. \nHow often do we meet?\nMany people begin with one session each month\, though the rhythm can be adjusted depending on what feels most supportive for you. \nIs there a fee?\nThere is no set fee. Donations to the Christian Meditation Center are welcomed in gratitude and help support our ministry and programs. \n\nBegin Your Journey\nIf you feel drawn to explore your spiritual life more deeply\, we would be honored to walk with you. \nRegister below to schedule your first conversation with Teresa. \nThere is no set fee. Donations are welcomed in gratitude. \nYou do not need to know exactly what you want to say or where the journey will lead. \nSometimes the first step is simply showing up and allowing God to meet you there. \nYour soul will thank you. \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 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 1): \n\nShared Room (2 per room): $235 per person\nPrivate Room (1 per room): $345 per person\n\nRegular Registration (after May 1): \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
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LOCATION:Greeley Retreat House\, Greeley\, PA\, United States
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