A CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER JOURNEY

Come be with God & a community.

Welcome to a Contemplative Prayer Journey!

Contemplative prayer emphasizes being with God in an environment of quiet restfulness, recognizing God’s presence with & for us. In a world filled with noise, contemplative prayer practices are ways of communing with God that involve intentionally slowing down & attentively listening in order to find refreshment in God’s love. This helps us return to the world with clarity & courage to express that love to others. Now, before you think this isn’t for you, this doesn’t just mean sitting still in a chair… although it can if that is what you enjoy!

If so, come join seasoned spiritual director, Carrie Schuliger, for a 6-week online guided program on contemplative prayer. Whether you are new to these ways of knowing God or are experienced in meeting with God in these time-honored forms of prayer, you are welcome here.

In each 90-minute gathering, you will be led through various ways of prayer, participate in facilitated discussions about your experiences, & learn about the history, praxis, & pitfalls of each way of relating with God. The course will include an invitation for you to take a mini personal retreat, in which you will set aside some time, from one hour to one day, to be with Jesus. You will be given resources throughout the course for further exploration of each of the types of prayer, & there will be an opportunity to share about your experiences of retreat in your final session.

See you there!

Ready to Hear More?

  • Not to worry! This is an opportunity by choice as part of the program. We will guide you through how to approach it with intention. You are free to take the time you have/are comfortable with from just one hour to an entire day.

  • The total cost of this program is $210. A non-refundable fee of $35 is due with your registration to reserve your spot, while the remaining $175 is due before the start of the course on Feb. 2nd, 2026.

    We will send more information on how to pay with your registration confirmation email.

  • The only requirement is to show up to the 6 sessions and be actively present!

  • Some of the prayers you will practice include:

    • Lectio Divina

    • Centering Prayer

    • Imaginative Prayer

Upcoming Dates

We are actively accepting registrations for the upcoming cohort!

2026 Session Dates:

Meeting 1 | Tues. Feb 10th 7pm-8:30pm EST

Meeting 2 | Tues. Feb 24th 7pm-8:30pm EST

Meeting 3 | Tues. March 10th 7pm-8:30pm EST

Meeting 4 | Tues. March 24th 7pm-8:30pm EST

Meeting 5 | Tues. April 14th 7pm-8:30pm EST

Meeting 6 | Tues. April 28th 7pm-8:30pm EST

After registering, be sure to keep an eye on your inbox for a confirmation email from our Program Coordinator, Andrea Marshall. (If this is your first time connecting with us, you may also want to keep an eye on your spam or promotions folder!)

Meet Your Facilitator, Carrie Schuliger!

Hospitality, simplicity & contemplative prayer characterize my practice of spiritual direction. It is an honor to join others on their journeys with God, & I am always delighted by God's loving presence on the way. I offer individual & group spiritual direction, lead contemplative retreats & enjoy working with church leadership teams.

I have been practicing spiritual direction since 2005, hold a Master’s degree in spiritual formation, a certificate in spiritual direction & continue to benefit from ongoing supervision. 

I am married, have three adult children, two sons-in-law, & a grandson. I enjoy hot coffee, long walks, & outdoor swimming. My foundational devotional practice is lectio divina & I am currently exploring the practice of writing morning pages.

Have More Questions?

Feel free to reach out to us to talk over email or schedule a time to connect! We’d be happy to chat & answer any questions you may have.

contactpaxcenter@gmail.com

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