"We are all addicted to our own habitual way of doing anything, our own defenses, and, most especially, our patterned way of thinking, or how we process reality." - Fr. Richard Rohr

The Christian contemplative tradition offers a lifelong practice with the potential to transform our way of being in the world. In our new monastic community, we engage with an adapted version of the 12 Steps that is suitable for anyone who is addicted to their own way of thinking (in other words, everyone!) Our 12 Step contemplative practice is a means of ongoing conversion of life and community accountability.

This spring, we are delighted to offer this practice to the public. Join us for individual practices and step work combined with community connection that will take place over the course of five months. This series will be co-facilitated by community members with a long history of practice in the 12 steps, both in recovery spaces and in the new monastic community.

We offer all of our programs by donation only, thanks to the generous support of our donors. The suggested donation is $20 per live session ($240 for the series.) You are welcome to set up a recurring payment or make a one time donation. If you can't give, please attend just the same! We need your presence more than we need your money.

Introduction and info session:
Wednesday, January 22 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Step One
Wednesday. February 5, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Step Two
Wednesday, February 12, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Step Three
Wednesday, February 19, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Step Four
Wednesday, February 26, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Break for writing 4th Step

Step Five
Wednesday, April 2, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Step Six
Wednesday, April 9, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

-Easter Break- Participants schedule their 5th step

Step Seven
Wednesday, April 30, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Step Eight
Wednesday, May 7, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Break - Participants Complete Writing Step 8

Step Nine
Wednesday, June 4, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Step Ten
Wednesday, June 11, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Step Eleven
Wednesday, June 18, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

Step Twelve/Closing Session
Wednesday, June 25, 6:30pm-7:30pm ET

"I believe the Twelve-Step programs are a movement of the Spirit in our time. In creating Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, with typical American pragmatism, designed a truly practical program that really worked to change lives." - Fr. Richard Rohr

12 Steps for Contemplatives

By Center for Spiritual Imagination Inc

12 Steps for Contemplatives

Community practice for spiritual growth