Contemplative Ministries

beyond sunday morning…

Claremont Presbyterian Church offers many opportunities for prayer and contemplation. Spiritual disciplines take time to learn and practice, so companions on the journey are important. We come together to seek God’s presence, wisdom and peace so that we may return to daily life centered and grounded for our work of loving God and neighbor.

Friday Morning Meditation
Our tradition of morning meditation has resumed, on-line and on Friday from 8:00 to 8:45 AM.

For ages, believers and non-believers alike have sought calm and quiet to hear the Holy Spirit. We invite you to join together in centering prayer and meditation at the beginning of the day. Keeping silence together allows us to support one another as we push aside the distractions of the day and create space to experience something different. Silence. Beautiful, inspiring, rare.

All are welcome. There’s no need to be a church member or practitioner of any religion. You just need to be. To participate please email charlestaylorkerchner@gmail.com. He will register you and provide the necessary internet address.

Labyrinth Walks
The labyrinth offers the ancient practice of contemplative walking as embodied prayer. Claremont Presbyterian has a beautiful outdoor labyrinth next to a contemplation garden. We offer labyrinth walks at various times of the year, often in connection with liturgical seasons such as Lent and Advent.

Retreats
Take time away from the busy-ness of life to feed your soul.

Jazz Vespers
Evening Prayer with a twist! Jazz Vespers includes music, readings from the sacred texts of the Christian tradition as well as others, and lots of space for prayer and reflection. Check the church calendar to find the date for our next service.