Be Still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
Who We Are
Established in 2021, South Dakota Contemplative Outreach (SDCO) is the state chapter of National Contemplative Outreach, Ltd, a worldwide spiritual network that provides support and resources for Centering Prayer practitioners.
SDCO is an ecumenical group of women and men volunteers together to support and nurture the practitioners of Centering Prayer in South Dakota. We do this by providing presenters, sharing resources, and building community.
Currently, we have three presenters offering introductory workshops for Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina, retreats and other enrichment opportunities. We also support Centering Prayer groups throughout the state. Centering Prayer is an ancient form of Christian meditation that deepens one’s relationship with God.
What is Centering Prayer?
Be still and know that I am God
- Psalm 46:10
Centering Prayer is a method designed to facilitate the development of contemplative prayer by preparing our faculties to receive this gift. It presents ancient Christian wisdom teachings in an updated form. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; rather it casts a new light and depth of meaning on them. It is at the same time a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. This method of prayer is a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with him.
What We Do
We embrace the process of transformation in Christ, both in ourselves and in others, through the practice of Centering Prayer.
The fundamental purpose of Centering Prayer and of Contemplative Outreach is to further the knowledge and experience of God’s love in the consciousness of the human family. Contemplative Outreach provides basic instruction in Centering Prayer and additional programs to sustain the development in contemplation and the process of transformation.
All Are Welcome
Interested in a workshop for Introduction to Centering Prayer? Curious how to start a Centering Prayer group but not sure how to do it? Contact Us!