Evening of Contemplative Fellowship

 

The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice.

This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month to month.

 

Structure of the Evening

4:00pm Group Sit

Meet in the Benedicta Riepp Room; begin transition from travel and what had our attention during the day (could come even earlier to walk the labyrinth at the Monastery).
Introductions and opening prayer begin promptly at 4:15pm
20-minute sit

4:50pm Attend Evening Prayer with the Sisters (optional)

Labyrinth, walk on grounds, visiting, or viewing the art gallery could also be enjoyed

5:30pm Dinner together in the dining room

6:00pm Return to Riepp Room

20 minutes for guided spiritual formation topic and personal reflection
30 minutes for open conversation
10 minutes for brief guided closing prayer/return to silence

7:00pm Evening concludes

Individuals are welcome to stay outside on the grounds to walk the labyrinth as weather permits (note: doors to the Monastery will be locked with no access back into the building