Vision Statement: The intent of Contemplative Outreach of Northern Virginia is to foster the process of transformation in Christ in one another through the practice of Centering Prayer.

Mission Statement: The mission of Contemplative Outreach of Northern Virginia (CONOVA) is to teach the practice
of Centering Prayer, help establish and support local centering prayer groups, and organize centrally located events designed to enhance the contemplative spiritual journey. Our purpose is to help build a vibrant contemplative community centered
in Northern Virginia.

Group Leaders: We will be happy to host one of our second saturday mornings in your facility or/and bring you
an Introductory Centering Prayer workshop. Contact us if you are interested.

If your group is not listed below or if there has been changes made to your current group let us know and we will
update your information.
Monday
  • Private Residence, Springfield, VA, 2nd and 4th Monday.
    Contact Don DiSpirito, 703-256-9513, ddmd@erols.com.
  • CP, 7:30pm to 9:15pm
    St. Ann's Catholic Church in Ashland, VA.
    Contact is Debbie Pompano (804) 537-5433.
  • CP, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
    St. James’ Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall Street NW, Leesburg, VA 20176
    Contact: Carrie Heiman at 703.777.1124
Tuesday
  • CP, 10:00 -11:30 a.m.,
    Benedictine Pastoral Center, St. Benedict's Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road,
    Bristow VA 20136;
    Contact: Sr. Charlotte Lee, OSB , 703-361-0106,     bpcosb@comcast.net.
  • CP + Lectio Divina, 6:30 p.m.,
    Mount Tabor House, 2363 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna,    VA 22181.
    Contact: George and Virginia Gerner, gernergv@cox.net.
  • St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church at 1830 Kirby Road in McLean offers a gathering for Centering Prayer every Tuesday evening from 7-7:45 p.m.
    Contact: Maureen Jenkins at MEMJenkins@aol.com
  • Silverbrook United Methodist Church and Retreat Center is offering a Centering Prayer class and prayer time beginning Nov. 1 from 10-11 at our church location: 8616 Silverbrook Road, Lorton, VA 22079
    phone: 703-690-4159. We will meet every Tuesday and be using the dvd's of Thomas Keating to learn and then practice Centering Prayer.
Wednesday
  • CP, Wed., 11:30 a.m. (may be just once a month).
    St. Albans Episcopal, Annandale
    Contact: info@stalbansva.org
  • CP, from 6 - 7 p.m. in the santuary
    Trinity United Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria, VA 22302
    Contact: the church office, (703) 549-5500 or office@trinityalexandria.org
    Kaaren Christenson is the coordinator.
  • CP, at 6:45pm
    Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield, VA
    Contact: Diane Bayne at dianebayne@gmail.com
Thursday
  • CP 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
    Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Rd., Manassas, VA 20112-3217;
    Contact Bob Gullo, 703.590.3334, bobrag@gmail.com.
Friday
  • CP, 9:30 a.m.- 10:30
    Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church 1301 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
    Contact: Martha Thomas, 703.759.3509, mmthomas211@hotmail.com.
Saturday
  • CP, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
    Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 105 E. Washington Street,    Middleburg, VA
    Contact: Church office 540.687.6297
Varied Days
  • CP, Dominican Retreat, Bimonthly weekday evenings @ 7P.M.,
    call 703-356-4243 or visit www.dominicanretreat.org for current meeting days and dates,
    Contact person: Sr. Mary Ellen Brady, O.P.

  • Co-Coordinators:
    Lynn Heaton at sassyfive@comcast.net
    I    sabelle Robinson at imjrobinson5@gmail.com
  • Centering Prayer and the Prison Ministry:
    Prison Outreach is an on-going, integral part of the Contemplative Outreach family.
    This important ministry is committed to support volunteers and organizations willing to serve the prison population.
    Support consists of consultation, resources and access to a central database of all prison ministry activities nationwide involving Centering Prayer. We hope to encourage and assist those interested in beginning a prison ministry or to provide connections between practitioners already in the ministry who want to share and learn together.
    Bob Gullo at bobrag@gmail.com
  • Centering Prayer and the 12 Steps
    You can find information about workshops and retreats offered by the 12 Step Outreach at www.contemplative outreach.org and click on "programs".
    For information about an 11th Step Prayer Practice for those in 12 Step Programs
    Contact Lynn H. at sassyfive@comcast.net