Contemplative Outreach of Madison
people helping others discover a profound form of prayer.
Vision Statement
“We embrace the process of spiritual transformation, both in ourselves and in others, through supporting the practice of Centering Prayer.”
– Madison Coordinating Team
Come join us!
We are a group of people committed to the practice of Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices. We are from various religious and spiritual backgrounds, or no religious or spiritual background. The Centering Prayer practice as presented by Thomas Keating, William Menninger, and Basil Pennington, has its origins in early Christianity as practiced by the Desert Fathers and Mothers of the fourth century.
We are committed to sharing our experience and teaching the practice of Centering Prayer to anyone who may be interested in a more contemplative life through this deep form of quiet, which is much like meditation. We are involved with other practices that may lead to personal transformation and spiritual growth. These include: