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Silence is God’s First Language


  • The House of Prayer 35 Seymour Road East Molesey United Kingdom (map)

Led by Jill Benet

An opportunity to form and participate in a small contemplative community for a weekend of silence to deepen the experience of Centering Prayer. There will be some short sessions of input and the invitation for one-to one-meetings.

This retreat is suitable for those experienced in Centering Prayer as well as those establishing their practice.

Arrive in time for supper at 7pm on Friday and depart by 4pm on Sunday.

Cost: £180

For more information or to make a booking, please e-mail the Administrator at admin@christian-retreat.org or use our contact us form.

Jill is the London Co-ordinator of Contemplative Outreach, founded to teach the method of Centering Prayer and to support Centering Prayer groups and communities. She has studied in-depth the conceptual background of Centering Prayer and trained in the US and UK. She has studied under its founder, Father Thomas Keating, and has organised retreats led by Cynthia Bourgeault and Richard Rohr, among others.  She has trained in the US and UK and leads groups, Introductory Days, Quiet Days and retreats.  Jill is a co-founder of the Silence in the City series of talks on the contemplative life.  She is a trained teacher and guide of Inner Relationship Focusing.

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