groups

While centering prayer is done privately most of the time, a weekly sharing of the experience in a small group has proven to be very supportive, as well as a means of continuing education. – Fr. Thomas Keating

What is a Centering Prayer Group?

A Centering Prayer Group typically meets weekly.  A typical meeting consists of experience, education and sharing:

• a 20 minute period (or two 20 minute periods) of Centering Prayer

• ongoing education in the conceptual background to Centering Prayer and the Christian contemplative heritage (i.e. media resources and/or books on Centering Prayer and the spiritual journey)

• an experience-based sharing on the prayer experience and its effects in daily life.  Some groups may also choose to practice lectio divina.

A Centering Prayer group generally remains open to new members as participants often bring interested friends.  If the group has a trained facilitator, a newcomer can be taught the Method of Centering Prayer one-on-one, and encouraged to attend the next full Introduction to Centering Prayer 7-session course.

If you would like to make arrangements to have a trained presenter teach the Method of Centering Prayer to your group, please email us at centernebraska@gmail.com
The list below includes those groups we know about.  If you would like to be added to this list or know of any changes – please let us know. Visitors are always welcome to any of the centering prayer group meetings. Please contact the facilitator or contact person to verify meeting day and time.  Thank you.

Nebraska Centering Prayer Groups

During the pandemic some groups moved to Zoom. As of Summer 2021 some have gone back to in-person meetings.  Please contact the facilitator for more information.
For more zoom prayer meetings go to meditationchapel.org

BELLEVUE

WEDNESDAY – 1:15-2:45pm on Zoom
facilitator – Sr. Jeanne O’Rourke (402) 968-2050. Jorourke@sistersofmercy.org

GRAND ISLAND

FIRST & THIRD MONDAYS – 6:30 pm
First Monday is Centering prayer time with two 20 minute sits
3rd Monday is CP enrichment with discussion and DVD
Blessed Sacrament Church – 518 West State Street
contact: Dee Brabander (308) 380-7217

LINCOLN

FIRST TUESDAY of the month – 7:00 pm
Chapel of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M Street
facilitators – Jim Potter & Deb Miller (402) 805-4673 or Bev Jester (402) 423-7423 or email millerpotter@gmail.com or bevjester@hotmail.com

WEEKDAYS – 12:15 pm
This is a silent prayer time beginning with a brief reading. Arrive at 12 for instruction. On Fridays, we will do 2-20 minute sits with meditative walk in between.
Contemplate Lincoln at 135 north 31st street, Lincoln, NE.
Contact: Adam Luedtke, adam@atransformativelife.com or patty.forsberg@gmail.com

OMAHA

SUNDAY  – 9:35 am
Brief conversation followed by a 20 minute Centering Prayer period.
First United Methodist Church, Mead Chapel, 7020 Cass Street. Enter door 9 or 11.
facilitator – Donald Bredthauer (402) 496-3211

MONDAY – 1 to 3 pm.
2 -20 minute sits in silence followed by readings from Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4117 Terrace Drive, Omaha. Hosted by Paula McDonald 402-210-6040 (Church # 402-571-1622). Paula.mcdonald@cox.net

MONDAY  – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Mostly on ZOOM -One 30 minute prayer period followed by reading and discussion.

Lakeside Retirement Center, Meditation Room, 17475 Frances Street
Please call before attending: facilitator – Marilyn Buresh (402) 330-1123

MONDAY – 7:00 pm
Short prayer, 20 minute sit, 10 minute meditative walk & 20 minute sit
Servite Center for Compassion – 7400 Military Avenue
Facilitator – Srs. Val Lewanowski and Nancy Marsh (402)571-2547

TUESDAY – 4:30 pm to 5:30
Begin with a short time of sharing, reading from Thomas Keating, 20 minute sit, reading.  Mass is at 5:30 for those who wish.
Seven Oaks at Notre Dame, 3439 State Street
facilitator – Sharon Gitter (402) 572-0769
contact person – Sr. Phyllis Marie Heble (402) 933-4251

WEDNESDAY – 4:00 to 5:30 pm
One 30 minute Centering Prayer period, Lectio Divina, group sharing.

Meeting on ZOOM, please contact Cathy Mann Christiansen cathy.c@cox.net for an invite with Zoom link

THURSDAY – 12 to 1pm
Meet in the church parlor – 20 min. sit and discussion
All Saints Episcopal Church – 9303 Blondo Street
Carol Ellenberger  913-226-9607 or ellenberger.carol1959@yahoo.com

SATURDAY ( 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturdays only) 9:05 am to 10:30  am
St. Wenceslaus Church, Saint Michael’s room (next to the office in the new building area), 15353 Pacific Street

Please call Marilyn before attending for information and directions.
facilitator – Marilyn Buresh  marilynburesh@cox.net  (402) 330-1123