Introduction to Centering Prayer

Bethany Retreat Center

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29 reviews
Jun 13 - 15, 2025
Group size: 1 - 25
Introduction to Centering Prayer
Bethany Retreat Center

29 reviews

Jun 13 - 15, 2025
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

 The retreat starts with Dinner on Friday and ends after breakfast on Sunday


Sourced from the depths of Christian contemplative tradition, Centering Prayer has emerged as a life-changing prayer practice for those who embrace it. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer; prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. Its purpose is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer.


Join us to learn the method or to renew your practice of this ancient form of silent prayer.

FACILITATOR BIO:

Sr. Ruth Ann is a Spiritual Director and Retreat Director.  She provides spiritual direction on an ongoing basis as well as spiritual companioning/direction during retreats at Bethany Retreat Center.  Sr. Ruth Ann has her degree in Religious Studies from St. Francis University. She is also a graduate of Shalem’s Spiritual Guidance Program. 


Elizabeth Graboski is a longtime contemplative prayer practitioner, a Centering Prayer facilitator and commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina for Contemplative Outreach.  She currently serves with Contemplative Outreach Central Pennsylvania local chapter for the Spiritual Enrichment and Formation for Facilitators of Centering Prayer Groups 

What’s included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Available Packages

Introduction to Centering Prayer
$275

Itinerary

Friday, June 13th
Introduction to Centering Prayer

5:20 pm – Welcome and Orientation – BRC 1st Floor Dining Room


5:30 pm - Dinner


6:30 pm – Retreat Gathering – House Conference Room (HCR)

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Anawim Ministries (Bethany Retreat Center)
29 reviews
BETHANY RETREAT CENTER was established in 1982 by the Anawim Religious Community of Frenchville, Pennsylvania. It is a place apart to rest, renew and be recreated for those seeking a deeper relationship with God. Located on 140 acres of partially wooded land in the hills of Pennsylvania, the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful — only 15 miles off Interstate 80.

Reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend at Bethany Retreat Center with beautiful grounds, accommodations, meals, people, and a beautiful program.
By Genevieve D for 11th Step Retreat on Jul 13, 2025
You just can't beat the serenity of the grounds and facilities. There is peace and quiet for reflection and spaces for community gathering. I was able to still the chatter in my mind for clarity and focus.
By Helen P for Poetry Retreat on Jul 04, 2025
Wonderful. The program and accommodations were perfect!
By Jill B for 11th Step Retreat on Jul 02, 2025
Our group truly enjoyed our time together and the lovely grounds even though you had experienced a lot of rain. We were blessed to have time outside to enjoy the labyrinth and walking around. The sitting area in the barn worked perfectly for us. The 23 new people were amazed by the buildings and all you do. As always we were blessed to be there.
By Tish D for Pittsburgh Associates on May 28, 2025
We had a great time. Accommodations were comfortable and the food was great. The staff go out of their way to make sure everyone has a pleasant experience.
By Sandy S for Pittsburgh Associates on May 23, 2025
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