Anne Simpkinson & Claire Rusowicz

Start the new year contemplatively. Anchored in silence and the practice of Centering Prayer, this weekend will offer opportunities to let go of our everyday concerns in order to be still and know God ever more intimately. It is a way to embark upon 2021 in a prayerful and grace-full way.

The schedule includes three centering prayer gatherings, an overview of the practice, evening prayer, lectio divina and other contemplative practices. Remaining hours are unscheduled for private prayer and reflection. No previous experience with centering prayer is necessary.

Cost with Meals Included:

Commuter $100 | Private Room with Hall Bath $260 | Private Room with Attached Bath $290

Feel free to arrive at Wisdom House anytime on Friday, with the first part of the retreat being dinner on Friday evening. All meals on Saturday and Sunday will be silent.

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Anne A. Simpkinson has been practicing Centering Prayer (CP) since 1996. A certified Introductory CP Workshop leader, she has led workshops and Quiet Days in New York City and Connecticut. While living in New York, she served as co-coordinator of Contemplative Outreach for three years and as a CP facilitator at St. Bartholomew's and St. Ignatius Loyola churches. She is co-facilitator of weekly online Centering Prayer circles and contemplative day-long and weekend retreats.

Claire Rusowicz, is a certified spiritual and retreat director, and spiritual director supervisor with more than 20 years experience working with groups and individuals in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. She is co-facilitator of weekly online Centering Prayer circles and contemplative weekend retreats.