Event
Contemplative Sampler
Contemplative Sampler
January 29, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – January 30, 2027 @ 3:00 pm CST
$175
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Curious about contemplative prayer? This “Contemplative Sampler” offers a gentle introduction to several time-honored practices that invite stillness, listening, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence. Participants will be guided in praying with creation through lectio naturae, experience the quiet simplicity of centering prayer, and be introduced to walking the labyrinth as a form of embodied prayer.
Whether you are new to these practices or seeking to deepen your experience, this retreat offers a welcoming space to explore, reflect, and rest in God.
*Cost includes breakfast and noon meal. Our time together will begin with a social at 6:00 p.m.
Please register by January 22.
After receiving your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will be your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!
*Read about our cancellation and refund policy.
Sr. Elizabeth Carrillo
Sr. Elizabeth has an M.A. degree in Religion and the Environment from the University of the South School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee. She is a board and staff member of the Center for Deep Green Faith, which provides offerings that blend eco-theology with eco-spirituality grounded in the Christian tradition. She is an alumna of the Center’s Contemplation and Care for Creation Certificate Program and provides workshops and retreats at Sophia Center and elsewhere.
Mark Lepper
Mark is the Hospitality Coordinator at Sophia Center, ready to greet you with a smile when you arrive, or a kind voice when you call. He also offers spiritual direction as a graduate of the Souljourners program and enjoys leading retreats as a trained Boundless Compassion facilitator. Mark is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica, where he is formed by the Benedictine tradition of hospitality and community life. He looks forward to meeting you and sharing the gift of hospitality during your next visit to Sophia Center.
