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Year 8 Creating and Cultivating Contemplative Community
It's hard to believe we are entering our 8th year of gathering a contemplative community. What a blessing it has been and continues to be. Last week we held our annual board retreat to review the past year and explore the year that is to come. We hold much gratitude for every one of you. For the gift of your presence and participation that knits a beautiful tapestry of community. We need each other on this journey.
We had an exciting journey through the Mystics last year as we studied Eckhart, The Beguines, Francis & Clare, The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism, and ordinary everyday mystics. We look forward to the year to come as we lean into contemplative giants such as Cynthia Bourgeault, Howard Thurman, Thomas Keating, Richard Rohr, and many others. We will continue to lean into the contemplative wisdom from other spiritual traditions and seek ways to deepen our practice together. This year we plan to add more practice opportunities and begin a yearly in-person retreat.
Our future is not without its challenges though. We will need your support, talents, and gifts as we continue to cultivate a contemplative community. As many of you know, our budget is supplemented by proceeds from the sale of our building two years ago. The supplement is slated to run out in 2027. As we continue to grow, we will also need support from the community by the sharing of talents; teaching, gathering, seed spreading, grant writing, and marketing amongst others. We invite you to consider if there is a talent you would like to share with our community.
Our 2025 Budget:
Interested in getting involved and sharing your gifts and talents?
Send me an E-mail: adam@contemplatelincoln.org
I look forward to the year ahead with our contemplative community.
Adam
Quick Notes
Prairie Church: February 8th at 10:00am. We return to The Nature Center at Pioneers Park
Join our Sunday Gathering every Sunday at 11:00am
98% of our budget comes from your generous donations and support. Consider donating or setting up a recurring donation to support our ongoing activities.
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Join us for our monthly celebration on the prairie with drumming, short reading reflections, meditation, and a mindfulness walk through the majestic trails of Pioneers Park. Those who don’t wish to walk may sit on the Nature Center deck that faces a beautiful prairie and buffalo. We often close with a drumming circle (no experience required).
We will gather for about 30 minutes for reflections, drumming, and meditation before walking trails and regathering for a brief time of sharing.
We will meet inside the auditorium at the Nature Center. During colder months, we will meet for one hour and have a shorter walking time. In the warmer months, we will meet for 75 minutes and often meet on the back deck, weather permitting.
Bring a chair, a water bottle, and a drum. Some drums will be provided.
Nature Center and Deck are wheelchair accessible.
Location:
The Nature Center at Pioneers Park
3201 S. Coddington Ave
South Coddington- Lincoln, NE 68522
10:00AM – Every 2nd Saturday of Each Month
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Saturday, February 8 at 10:00 AM CST
Prairie Church
Join us for our monthly celebration on the prairie with drumming, short reading reflections, meditation, and a mindfulness walk through the majestic trails of Pioneers Park. Those who don’t wish to walk may sit on the Nature Center deck that faces a beautiful prairie and buffalo. We often close with a drumming circle (no experience required). We...
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Monday, February 3 at 9:15 AM CST
Lectio Divina
Join us as Pastor John Duling leads us in Lectio Divina often referred to as praying the scriptures. We read a small scripture several times with brief periods of silent reflection closing with a time of sharing.
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Monday, February 3 at 1:00 PM CST
The Serviceberry Discussion Group
This group meets bi-weekly on Mondays at 1:00PM (Central Time). This is an informal group where you are welcome to come when you can and jump back in after an absence. During our time, we will talk about the book and life, enjoy our favorite treats, and practice. If you are interested in exploring the intersection of spirituality and ecology jo...
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Monday, February 3 at 6:30 AM CST
Monday's Contemplative Prayer Sit: A Space to Practice
Join us in community for a 20-minute contemplative prayer sit. You are welcome to use whatever your silent prayer or meditation practice may be (centering prayer, Jesus prayer, etc.). Instructions for Centering Prayer will be provided. We often begin with community time which includes a short poem or other invitation into conversation followed...
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Friday, January 31 at 4:30 PM CST
Contemplative Movement
Contemplative Movement engages our physical selves in spiritual practice to promote wholeness, balancing activity with stillness. The practice is accessible by all body types and experience levels. Chairs, mats, cushions, straps, blocks, eye and bolster pillows may be used. Each practice may contain elements of body awareness, dance, yoga, praye...
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Sunday, February 2 at 11:00 AM CST
Sunday Gathering
Gathering to Grow: A Contemplative Sunday Gathering Simple-Contemplative-Communal Join us online for our Sunday Gathering where we practice, worship, process, and close with Communion. We meet for an hour to 75 minutes via Zoom.
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Sunday, February 2 at 2:30 PM CST
Contemplative Conversations: Films, Videos, and Presentations
Join us for a time of contemplation and conversation centered around videos with insights from some of today's most influential theologians and spiritual teachers. Videos from The Work of the People and other sources include Richard Rohr, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Walter Brueggemann, Brene Brown, Barbara Brown Taylor, Barbara Holmes, Ilia Delio, and man...
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Tell Your Story & Support
Contemplate Lincoln & The Contemplative Cathedral
Help us tell the story of our community by sharing your experience. We know one of the best ways to invite others into our community is through the stories of those who have benefited from Contemplate Lincoln and The Contemplative Cathedral.
Excerpts from your gifts of sharing will be used in social media posts and newsletters. If you have benefited from our contemplative community consider adding your story through the link below.
Many Thanks,
Adam
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The Contemplative Cathedral
A Space to Deepen Your Spiritual Life
Join us online for contemplation and community. So many of us on the contemplative path eventually get to the point where we can go no further alone. The Contemplative Cathedral is a response to the inner yearning of many contemplatives for community. It looks a little like other social media platforms, but it is so much more. It's a space to conspire, connect, and contemplate, and our online home for all of our event info (both online & in-person), links, and groups. It also serves as a way to stay connected in between events.
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Meeting Links
Below are the Zoom links to events (Central Time Zone)
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Lectio Divina - Mondays at 9:15AM: Link
Contemplative Prayer Lab - Mondays at 6:30AM, & Saturdays at 8:30AM: Link
Contemplative Movement - Fridays at 4:30PM: Link
Sunday Gatherings - Sunday’s at 11:00AM: Link
Contemplative Conversations - Sundays at 2:30PM: Link
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