Groups
The Center hosts a variety of small groups which are offered to aid you in your journey and to provide spiritual support and community. If you see something that interests you, please check it out by clicking on the link below for more information.
Mindful Meditation (weekly online)
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9:00 AM ET
Currently our weekly meditation is on “summer break.” However, those who wish to join for unofficial meditation time together may do so. For more info click the link below. Join us each Wednesday via “free conference call” (not Zoom) to experience various styles of guided meditation. Each meditation lasts 20-30 minutes. Anyone new to meditation will find these sessions helpful, as well as experienced meditators. There is no cost, but donations help to support the work of the Center. If you are interested or wish to lean more contact info@contemporarymysticism.org.
Spiritual Tools from Gabriel (monthly in-person meeting)
*** NEW IN-PERSON GROUP ***
Philadelphia-area members and friends are invited to join us in-person to explore spiritual teachings from Archangel Gabriel in this new monthly group. There is no fee, however you must register to participate. We will explore Gabriel's teachings from a variety of sources and experience practical tools for connecting with your spirit guides and getting in touch with your higher self. This group will meet monthly on the second Wednesday, morning from 10 - 11 am. (NOTE: This group does not meet in July and August.) To register or for more information contact Ken or Cyndi at class@contemporarymysticism.org.
Journeying with the Mystics
TUESDAY EVENINGS IN FALL AND SPRING
An Exploration of Mysticism & Mystics
Each fall and spring we offer a series of meetings on Tuesday evenings for six sessions every other week. Each session includes a 7-minute presentation of 2 mystics, followed by questions and discussion. The course's purpose is not to make you an expert on mystics, but to utilize mystics to enhance each participant’s capacity for their own mysticism, and to awaken wonder and enchantment in daily life. Each session begins at 7:00 pm and concludes by 8:15 EDT.
Some of the Mystics studied previously were Edith Stein, St. Ignatius, Harriet Tubman, Evelyn Underhill, Tagore and Rabia Basra, St. Augustine from his Confessions, Carl Jung, Etty Hillesum from her Diaries, the Dutch Mystic John Ruusbroec, Desmond Tutu, and Dag Hammarskjöld from Markings. Participants can suggest mystics and even, if desired, offer a presentation.
Course leadership is shared by Cliff Cutler, Episcopal priest, and Sherri Retif, spiritual director. PLEASE NOTE: While there are no fees, registration is required. To be notified about dates for the next upcoming series or for more information or to register contact: journeywithmystics@gmail.com.
Listening Circle (occasional)
OCCASIONAL MEETINGS FOR MEMBERS
We at the Center want to offer programming to meet your spiritual needs. To that end, we occasionally invite members to participate in an online “listening circle” to let us know how we can best serve you, with questions such as... (1)What is a growing edge in your spiritual life? or (2) What do you most need in order to discover and express the fullness of your spiritual potential? or (3) What do you feel Spirit / your Divine Self is calling you to in these difficult times?
Listening circles are planned occasionally. There is no cost to participate, but slots are limited. If you would like more information or to participate, please contact the CCM Program Committee Chair, Patricia Pearce at ppearce@patriciapearce.com.
Spiritual Readers Group
NOTE: Currently not meeting. Click to be notified if it re-starts.
EVERY THURSDAY at 8:30 AM ET
Join us weekly via Zoom for a support and sharing group focusing on personal and spiritual growth. We use a variety of books/resources such as A Course of Love, The Way of Mastery, Choose Only Love and others as discussion guides. There is no cost, but donations help to support the work of the Center. For more information contact Gael at gael@contemporarymysticism.org.