School of Prayer
Co-sponsored By SHALEM INSTITUTE & WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
In challenging times, we often turn to prayer, searching for meaning and a deeper sense of God's presence. We also may seek new ways of praying and the support of a spiritual community.
The School of Prayer is especially designed to address these needs.
The School of Prayer consists of three six-week group segments (Fall, Winter and Spring) that can be taken separately or progressively throughout the year. Each segment is designed to offer introductions to various ways of praying that draw from the rich treasures of the Christian contemplative tradition. Many modern-day seekers find that these ancient practices are doorways into God and vital spiritual resources for the times we live in. Each session also offers the unique opportunity to experience spiritual community with other participants.
The individual evenings will include a brief teaching about a prayer form, experiential time for opening to God through that particular way of praying, and opportunities for shared reflection with other participants. Each meeting builds on the previous sessions, so participants should plan to attend all six weeks of any segment.
- Whether you feel like a beginner in prayer…
- Or you want to deepen a particular prayer practice…
- If you'd like to explore new ways of praying…
- Or are seeking the support of a spiritual community…
The School of Prayer offers something for you.
| Dates: | Spring session: Wednesdays, April 7 - May 12, 2010 |
| Time: | Week 1: 7-9:30 PM | Following Weeks: 7-9 PM |
| Description: | See below for details about each segment. |
| Place: | Perry Auditorium, Washington National Cathedral |
| Leaders: | Carole Crumley and guest Shalem faculty |
| Cost: |
$90 online registration for each six-week segment $105 at-the-door registration, first night only. |
| Registration: | Click here to register online. |
Carole Crumley, Shalem's Senior Program Director, is an
Episcopal priest and Director of Shalem's Clergy Spiritual Life and
Leadership: Going Deeper Program. She is a widely respected leader of
ecumenical retreats, groups, and conferences, and a seasoned pilgrimage
guide to sacred sites throughout Europe and the Middle East.
FALL SEGMENT
Schedule: Mondays, October 19 and 26, November 2, 9, 16 and 23
Week 1 Introductions and overview
Praying with Scripture using lectio divina (divine reading)
Week 2 Praying Without Ceasing: The Jesus Prayer
Week 3 Praying With Scripture in the Ignatian Tradition
Week 4 Praying With a Word: Centering Prayer
Week 5 Praying Through a Classical Icon
Week 6 Chanting as Prayer
WINTER SEGMENT
Schedule: Wednesdays, January 13 - February 24 (skipping Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17.)
Week 1 Gathering and (re)forming our spiritual community; charting our spiritual autobiography;
introduction to ways of journaling; first prayer form:
Praying Through Nature in the manner of lectio divina (divine reading)
Week 2 Praying Through an Interior Image
Week 3 Praying Through a Repeated Word (Christian Meditation)
Week 4 Praying Through Movement: Walking Meditation
Week 5 Praying About Our Lives: Daily Examen
Week 6 Breathing as Prayer
The Winter session is currently underway.
SPRING SEGMENT
Schedule: Wednesdays, April 7 to May 12
Week 1 Gathering and (re)forming our spiritual community; charting our spiritual autobiography;
introduction to ways of journaling; first prayer form:
Praying with Scripture using Journaling
Week 2 Praying for Others: Intercessory Prayer
Week 3 Praying Through Movement: Pilgrimage as Prayer
Week 4 Praying Through Money: Icon or Idol
Week 5 Praying Through Confession: Opening our Self-Images to God
Week 6 Gratefulness as Prayer
Click here to register.
About Shalem's Co-Sponsor
The Washington National
Cathedral is a church for national purposes called to
embody God’s love and to welcome people of all faiths and perspectives.
A unique blend of the spiritual and the civic, this Episcopal Cathedral
is a voice for generous-spirited Christianity and a catalyst for
reconciliation and interfaith dialogue to promote respect and
understanding.
Registration
Spring session:$90 online registration.
$105 registration at the door, April 7.
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To register by mail for the SPRING SESSION ONLY:
Download our Short Program Registration Form (PDF).
For more information:
Contact Program Registrar, Chris Jeffrey,
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, (301-897-7334 ext. 209)
Directions
For directions to the National Cathedral, please click here.