What is a Centering Prayer Support Group?

The primary purpose of a Centering Prayer group is to help sustain the commitment to a regular practice of Centering Prayer. Members of a Centering Prayer group gather to practice Centering Prayer together, to deepen their understanding of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina, and to share personal experiences of the Centering Prayer practice and its effect in their daily lives. The group provides community support for the spiritual journey.  

Central Illinois Contemplative Outreach Centering Prayer Groups* 

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Where                Location (map link)                Day/Time                                   Contact Person         Contact Email/Phone

Bloomington   ZOOM Meeting   Tuesday 9:15 AM on ZOOM Sandy Baker               bakersm@gmail.com

Bloomington ZOOM Meeting        Friday 9:30 on ZOOM           Florrie Dammers         fadammers@gmail.com

Bloomington   St Patrick Of Merna Church       Wednesday 6:30 PM           Edward Colloton        ecolloton@gmail.com

Bloomington   St Patrick Of Merna Church        Wednesday 11:25 AM        Jana Schopp               jana@stpatrickmerna.org

Eureka-Roanoke   Roanoke Mennonite Church             Monday 9:00 AM              Carolyn Yoder              jubilosa52@gmail.com

Tremont        ZOOM Meeting                      Thursday Noon             Pat Malik          patmalik80@gmail.com 

Rock Island ZOOM Meeting                 Wednesday 1:00 PM           Carol Mizeur      camizeur@gmail.com

Urbana-Champaign ZOOM Meeting                     Monday 7:00 PM                     Mary Lou Menches   mmenches@illinois.edu

Urbana St. Patrick’s Church Thursday at 11:00 AM Carl Nelson chnelson@illinois.edu

* as of January 2024