Center for Prayer & Spirituality

Bishop's Garden

We are all called to “come apart for a time,” into the God who is Silence, so that we might take that silence back into our noisy world. The Center for Prayer & Spirituality offers those “times apart” which foster the conditions for listening attentively for the “still, small voice” found in Silence.

The mission of the Center for Prayer & Spirituality is to offer opportunities to awaken interest in Christian contemplative practices while being open to learning from other traditions.

The Center for Prayer & Spirituality offers:

Quiet Garden Days, gracious times for prayer undergirded by deep silence and interspersed with meditations on sacred writings. In Holy Communion Chapel and the gardens of St. John’s Cathedral, 9:30 to noon on certain days of the year.

The Quiet Garden Movement

The Quiet Gardens of St. John’s Cathedral are officially recognized as part of the “Quiet Garden Movement” as defined by the Quiet Garden Trust, based in Amersham, England. Read more.

Contemplative Holy Eucharist

Eucharist and  prayers offered in contemplative silence with sacred readings. In the Cathedral’s Holy Communion Chapel. At 12:10pm Fridays in Ascension Chapel, in the south transept of the Cathedral.

Quiet Days, offered in partnership with the Institute for Prayer & Spirituality, provide opportunities to stand still in the holy threshold seasons of Advent and Lent. These days offer gracious time for quiet reflection and meditation in preparation for the Holy.

Quiet Sunday Mornings offer time for silent prayer followed by conversation.

10 a.m. on Sunday mornings in the Chapel of the Transfiguration.

Healing Services, occasions that offer a spirit of healing and hope and anointing for those experiencing loss, sorrow or any kind of trouble.

Wednesday Night Studies explore aspects of prayer and contemplative living. Dinner is at 5:15 p.m, studies are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at various sites within the Cathedral.

Yoga is offered every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Cummings Chapel.  It is free and open to participants at all levels of experience.

Spiritual Companioning

Louise Hardman

Advisory Board

John Knechtle, Chair

Jan Abdelnour

Nancy Altman

Betty Brisbin

Dorothy Jackson

Jeremy Johnston

Robert Freeman

Dianne Larson

Tim Lynch

Regina McCary

Betty Williamson

Director

The Rev. Louise Hardman

Deacon, St. John’s Cathedral

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Read an essay by Deacon Hardman

The Chapel of the Transfiguration on the 3rd floor of the Cathedral House is open for self-directed prayer and meditation. Please check with the church receptionist for access.

Our Almost Weekly eWord is a written meditation on prayer and spirituality sent by e-mail.