Big Announcement Hello Friends, Instead of my usual monthly blog I wanted to direct your attention to a very special event with my friend Dr. Peter Traben Haas. Peter has been a mentor, friend, and teacher. Guiding me on my dissertation committee, helping me design my first course on Lectio Divina 10 years ago, and even serving as a board member on our inaugural board of directors. I am very excited for Contemplate Lincoln to host this event. I encourage all of you to prayerfully consider joining us on November 13th & 14th. ![]() Early Registration Price Until October 23rd: $49 Open Registration Until November 12th: $59 Rev., Dr. Peter Traben Haas was born in Traben-Trarbach, Germany and grew up in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He is an ordained Teaching Pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and serves as Minister of a non-denominational contemplative Christian community in Austin, Texas called The Church of Conscious Harmony. Peter earned a B.A. from Moody Bible, an M.Div. from Princeton Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Peter is a certified Centering Prayer instructor and retreat leader, and is the author of multiple books and articles on the contemplative Christian dimension including: The Contemplative Church, Centering Prayers, A Beautiful Prayer, The God Who is Here, Living Lent, and My Yes is Yours, and the Advent Remedy. Schedule Central Time Zone November 13th: 7:00-8:30pm Compline and Eucharist w/ Dr. Peter HaasNovember 14th: 9:00-10:30am The Contemplative Church: Contemplation and Community 10:30-10:45am Break 10:45-12:30pm The Contemplative Gospel: Contemplation and Scripture Proceeds of this event support Contemplate Lincoln mission teach, facilitate, and practice Christian contemplative prayer in Community. Make a Donation Made possible from a generous grant for the Trust for the Meditation Process Register Now |
All events are on Zoom! Links: Noon-hour silent prayer Weekdays 12:15pm-1:00pm: https://zoom.us/j/735301950 A 20-minute silent prayer sit with opening prayer and closing reading. No experience necessary. Lectio Divina Mondays 9:30am: Register via this link on zoom Prayer the scriptures. We read a passage 4 times with short silences followed by discussion. Contemplative Movement Fridays 5:30pm-6:30pm: https://zoom.us/j/386874404 A fun, playful, and contemplative whole body experience. House Church Sunday’s 4pm-5pm: https://zoom.us/j/993530287 Worship, conversation, and contemplation. A house church style church service with Eucharist. Contemplative Conversation Sundays at 2:30 PM (The Work of the People Short Films) Register via this link on zoom We watch films with today’s influential theologians and contemplatives gaining wisdom and finishing with a time of sharing. Support Contemplate Lincoln Over 95% of Contemplate Lincoln’s financial resources come from individual denotations. Consider donating today or become a monthly donor. All donations are tax deductible. Donate |