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Now taking a Wait List for Weekend Retreat Oct 14-16, 2016

and for Commuter Day, October 15

CENTERING PRAYER

as the 11th Step Prayer Practice 

for those in 12-Step Recovery

Camp Beckwith, Fairhope, AL

PLEASE CONTACT Jenni A at 850-712-1634 or jenniarnold1028@gmail.com 

  Presented by 12-Step Outreach & Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola

Need Based Scholarships Available

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About the Retreat: Offered to those who are in one of the 12-Step programs of recovery, this retreat offers a contemplative practice for the 11th step: "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God." Centering Prayer is a simple method of prayer rooted in an ancient practice that opens us to God's presence and divine healing.

You'll learn the four steps of Centering Prayer, practice and learn its significance in your daily life and recovery program.  There will be time for reflection, sharing, silence, solitude and 12-Step meetings.   Those who have attended an Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop will have the option to attend an alternate track if registration indicates one is needed.

 Fr. Thomas Keating once wrote, "Silence is God's first language. Everything else is a poor translation." The practice of Centering Prayer and the spiritual, historical and psychological basis of it, are described and elaborated in several of Thomas Keating's works, including "Divine Therapy and Addiction" (Co-authored by Thomas S.) In a letter published in a Grapevine 1953 article, "Emotional Sobriety", Bill W writes,  "I have been given a quiet place in bright sunshine". 

About Camp Beckwith: Only a short drive from Pensacola, FL or Mobile, AL, Beckwith offers a tranquil setting amid centuries’ old live oaks and stately pines beside the gentle waves of Weeks Bay.  Delicious meals are served in the dining hall. (No pets, please.)  www.beckwithal.com

DAY RETREAT SCHEDULE AND COST 

The retreat begins with Check-in at 8 am includes Lunch and Dinner and closes at 8 pm. The fee is $60 and is payable by check, Pay Pal or credit card at time of Registration . Participants may choose from Tract 1 for those new to Centering Prayer or Track 2 for those who practice Centering Prayer.  

NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE Please email CONWF@cox.net for more nformation BEFORE REGISTERING

WEEKEND RETREAT REGISTRATION CLOSED!

WAIT LIST BY CONTACTING JENNI A  

850-712-1634 or jenniarnold1028@gmail.com  

 The weekend retreat begins with Check-in on Friday, October 14 at 3 pm and closes on Sunday, October 16 at 11 am (Central Time Zone)

 Double Occupancy Room - $240           Single Occupancy Room - $280

(Includes the retreat, meals and two nights double  or single occupancy lodging.)

Complimentary transportation to and from Pensacola Airport  (PNS) and Camp Beckwith is offered by Contemplative Outreach of Penssacola. 

 WEEKEND CANCELLATION POLICY Payment includes a non-refundable $70 deposit to confirm room. A cancellation refund less $70 will be given up to September 1.  

Need based scholarships are available by sending an email to CONWF@cox.net before registering for the event.

THE RETREAT PRESENTERS:

Joelle M lives in St. Louis and is the Contemplative Outreach Service Team leader of 12-Step Outreach. She has 30 years of experience in this area and was instrumental in developing the 11th Step Method of Centering Prayer brochure. She conducts workshops throughout the US. This is a return visit for Joelle, who presented a memorable workshop "Introduction to Centering Prayer as the 11th Step" at Camp Beckwith in 2014.

Joe M is a Centering Prayer presenter for Contemplative Outreach and for Centering Prayer as the 11th Step Outreach for 12-Step Programs. He conducts Centering Prayer workshops and workshops on Forgiveness and The Human Condition. He serves on the Servant Leadership Team for Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola. Joe facillitates The Inner Room, a weekly 11th Step Prayer group for those in 12-Step recovery in Montrose, AL. 

Selina H. is the mother of 2 teenage sons and she's been married for 27 years.  She is in recovery and active in AA since her sobriety date, Jan 25, 2013. Selina practices centering prayer and she is a member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church. She works full time in sales and enjoys time with family and friends. Selina lives in Spanish Fort, AL and grew up in southern Mississippi.