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Contemplate Lincoln
June Newsletter
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The 4th Wave Continued
In our last newsletter, I wrote about a 4 wave model of the modern contemplative movement. You can read that here:
On October 25th, 2018, “contemplative giant” to quote Father Rohr, Thomas Keating, passed away, marking a clear transition in the modern Christian contemplative movement. Since his passing, Contemplative Outreach, the torch bearer of the Centering Prayer movement, has gone through multiple massive transitions.
The monastery at Snowmass, where Keating lived and became a central physical hub for centering prayer, has been sold to parties unknown. Last month, Father Richard Rohr released his self-proclaimed last book and has stepped away from most public teaching. Cynthia Bourgeault is slowly releasing her responsibilities and turning over the reins of her organization to the next generation.
In years prior, the movement had already lost visionaries such as John Main, Beatrice Bruteau, and Wayne Teasdale. Yet, the modern contemplative movement remains vibrant and is diversifying in new and sometimes surprising ways. These contemplative giants have facilitated the emergence of countless contemplatives and resources. They have left a legacy that the movement can build upon.
So, what is next in the ecology of the contemporary movement? Do we need to find the next Cynthia, Richard, or Thomas? For me and some others in the tradition, the next step lies not in the next person but in persons. In particular, in community. No longer gathered around a central figure, the contemplative movement can be dispersed, taking root in new forms and new places, showing up in social movements, gatherings, existing institutions, the kitchen table, and in contemplative communities like ours.
No longer tied to a centralized source, contemplation can pervade all of life and grow in new and interesting ways. Many voices can represent and prosper the movement. I am excited to see what the future will hold for the contemplative tradition, and the future needs the contemplative tradition more than ever. There is great potential for contemplative prayer, practice, and living to speak into the disordered times we now live in.
May the 4th wave meet us on the horizon of this great adventure.
Quick Notes
Prairie Church returns June 14th at 10:00am
No Sunday Contemplative Conversations on Father's Day, June 15th
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Gathering to Grow: A Sunday Gathering
Every Sunday at 11:00am (Central Time)
Join us online for our Sunday Gathering, where we engage in contemplative practices, worship, celebrate Eucharist, and process through scripture, contemplative reflections, poetry, and art.
We meet for an hour to 75 minutes via Zoom. Bring food and drink if you plan to participate in communion with us.
A small non-denominational Christian contemplative gathering. You are welcome no matter where you may be on your journey.
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Sunday, June 1 at 11:00 AM CDT
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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Next Meeting: June 14th at 10:00am
(Every 2nd Saturday of Each Month at 10:00am)
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
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Saturday, June 14 at 10:00 AM CDT
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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On The Cathedral
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Monday, June 16 at 1:00 PM CDT
Rooted Discussion Group
In Rooted, cutting-edge science supports a truth that poets, artists, mystics, and earth-based cultures across the world have proclaimed over millennia: life on this planet is radically interconnected. Our bodies, thoughts, minds, and spirits are affected by the whole of nature, and they affect this whole in return. In this time of crisis, how c...
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Monday, June 2 at 1:00 PM CDT
Rooted Discussion Group
In Rooted, cutting-edge science supports a truth that poets, artists, mystics, and earth-based cultures across the world have proclaimed over millennia: life on this planet is radically interconnected. Our bodies, thoughts, minds, and spirits are affected by the whole of nature, and they affect this whole in return. In this time of crisis, how c...
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Monday, June 2 at 9:15 AM CDT
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, June 2 at 6:30 AM CDT
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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Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM CDT
12- Step Gathering
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Friday, May 30 at 4:30 PM CDT
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, June 1 at 11:00 AM CDT
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, June 1 at 2:00 PM CDT
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: Link
Contemplative Movement - Fridays at 4:30PM: Link
Sunday Gatherings - Sunday’s at 11:00AM: Link
Contemplative Conversations - Sundays at 2:00PM: Link
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