What might it look like to cultivate a prayer life that truly sustains you?
Strong Roots: Contemplative Prayer & Practice invites participants into the rich and diverse traditions of contemplative prayer, from the early Church to present-day practices. This course is designed to help participants deepen their relationship with God, self, and the world through intentional spiritual practice.
Grounded in Scripture and theology, the course explores a wide range of contemplative practices, including:
Ignatian Exercises and the Examen
Centering Prayer
Lectio Divina
Praying with Icons
Labyrinth and walking prayer
Nature-based spirituality
Participants will not only learn about these practices but also experience them firsthand, developing a sustainable and meaningful personal rhythm of prayer.
The course also draws from global voices and diverse traditions, encouraging reflection on how contemplative practice connects with justice, embodiment, and anti-racist discipleship. It invites participants to consider how prayer shapes not only personal spirituality but also engagement with the world.
Instructor: Jennifer Boyes-Garbin
Course Dates: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17
Format: In-person / Hybrid (Canterbury College)