Centering Prayer is meant to enrich and complement
other forms of prayer, not to exclude or replace them. Centering
Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer, described by
Thomas Merton as “finding one’s deepest center, awakening us in
the presence of God.” This contemplative practice dates to the
early church (4th-century) and includes extended periods of
silence, experienced in community.
JPC’s community Centering Prayer group will gather weekly
year-round, following a simple format that includes scripture
readings, excerpts from the writings of various authors, a
twenty-minute silent sit, and spoken prayer. All are welcome –
including newcomers. Come and see!
Our Centering Prayer facilitators will rotate among Lee
Clements, Becky Keeler, Mark McCalman, and Justin Reilly. If you
would like to learn more about Centering Prayer, contact the
church office or one of the facilitators in-person.
Centering Prayer Schedule at Jonesborough Presbyterian
Church:
When? Sunday
5:30 p.m. Approximately 45 mins.
Where? Fellowship Hall @ 128 W. Main St (In-person)
Resource Links for Centering Prayer & Contemplative
Practice: Center for Action and Contemplation
“The great thing is prayer. Prayer itself. If you
want a life of prayer, the way to get it is by praying . . .
Everything has been given to us in Christ. All we need is to
experience what we already possess.”