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  "The light shines in the darkness...."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Let it be with me according to your word."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Keep awake..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "Teach us to number our days..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "The wise took flasks of oil with their lamps."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "O taste and see that the Lord is good."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Which commandment in the law is the greatest?"

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

SLT Minutes from October 7, 2023

Present:  Chris Hagen, Diane Oldfield, Nichola Riggle, Rick Martin, Elena Andrews, Jan Simpson, Joan Thompson, Mary Williams, Susan Wheeler, Vicki Rehkopf, and Linda Dollins

Mary opened the meeting at 9:35 with a 10-minute period of Centering Prayer. 

Mary remembered Audrey Spindler, a great contributor to CONSD, who died August 24, and encouraged us, if we wished, to write brief tributes for the November Newsletter.   

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 "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "The God of peace will be with you."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Righteousness...comes through faith in Christ."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Living is Christ and dying is gain."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "How often should I forgive?"

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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"Let us . . . put on the armor of light."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "...those who lose their life for my sake will find it."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Do not be conformed to this world..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "God sent me before you to preserve life."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!"

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

SLT Minutes from July 8, 2023

Present: Chris Hagen, Diane Oldfield, Nichola Riggle, Kathy Mendoza, Rick Martin, Kathy Agnew, Elena Andrews, Joan Thompson, Mary Williams, and Linda Dollins

Mary opened the meeting at 9:40 AM with a 10-minute period of Centering Prayer. This was our first hybrid meeting, held at Linda Dollins’ home with a Zoom option.

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 "Where can I flee from your presence?"

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Listen! A sower went out to sow..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "Whoever welcomes you welcomes me..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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   "Consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "I have come to call not the righteous but sinners."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "Your majesty is praised above the heavens."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "All the members of the body, though many, are one body."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Everything you have given me is from you."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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"Because I live, you will also live."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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"Let yourselves be built into a spiritual house."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "The Lord is my shepherd..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

SLT Minutes from April 15, 2023

Present:  Chris Hagen, Jan Simpson, Diane Oldfield, Nichola Riggle, Kathy Mendoza, Deborah Lewallen, Rick Martin, Susan Wheeler, Mary Williams, and Linda Dollins.

Mary opened the meeting at 9:30 AM with a10-minute period of Centering Prayer.

Reports:

COSD Update:  During Lent, COSD hosted "Transforming the World with Centering Prayer," a 40-day practice in which participants met every day (except Sunday) from 9:00 - 9:30 AM for a short reading followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer. Each session ended with an invitation for brief intercessory prayers.

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  "The Lord has risen indeed."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Peace be with you."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "I have seen the Lord."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "He humbled himself and became obedient..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "Lazarus, come out!"

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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   "Awake, O sleeper ... and Christ will give you light."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "Those who worship [God] must worship in spirit and truth."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "You must be born from above."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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"Jesus was led . . . into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "He was transfigured before them..."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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   "Be reconciled to your brother or sister . . ."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

SLT Minutes from January 14, 2023

Present: Linda Dollins, Mary Williams, Jan Simpson, Diane Oldfield, Susan Wheeler, Elena Bertran, Vicki Rehkopf, Parth Domke, Joan Thompson, Kathy Mendoza, Chris Hagen

9:30 AM —Opening Prayer and 10 minutes of Centering Prayer

We read and reflected on our Vision and Mission statements and Core values:

●  Vision statement (from website): "CONSD is a local ecumenical network of individuals and small faith communities committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in everyday life through the practice of Centering Prayer. We identify with the Christian contemplative heritage. While we are formed by our respective denominations, we are united in our common search for God and the experience of the living Christ through Centering Prayer. We affirm our solidarity with the contemplative dimension of other religions and sacred traditions, with the needs and rights of the whole human family, and with all creation."

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  "Let your light shine. . ."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "Blessed are the poor in spirit. . ."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "The Lord is my light and my salvation."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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 "Come and see."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.

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  "This is my Son, the Beloved."

We invite you to a few minutes of silence before we begin our prayer time together.

Take a deep breath and breathe in the breath of God, knowing by faith that God breathes into us the breath of life.