A Space for Centered CARE:
Contemplation, Action, Renewal, and Expression.
WELCOME TO CENTERING SPACE
In the beginning, God illuminated the world with a Word. Where there was once watery chaos, there is now order and light. Nearly two thousand years ago, Jesus and his friends were traveling on a boat. A storm rolled over them with such ferocity that his friends–some of them veteran fishermen–were sure that they were going to perish. Jesus stilled the storm, and his friends were amazed.
Storms still roll over the waters of our lives from time to time. Chaos still frays at our edges. In such times it can be helpful to seek a safe harbor for a time. Centering Space offers several spaces and places to gently retreat into our souls and into the love of God.
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Harbor Room
A QUIET SPACE
The Harbor Room at Centering Space provides a quiet space for individual and small group retreats. Equipped with resources to support contemplation and meditation, comfortable seating, and space for snacks and light meals, the Harbor Room is a place of hospitality and refuge. To avail yourself of this Harbor, please contact the Church Administrator of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, VA.
Other Rooms
DEDICATED TO CONTEMPLATION, ACTION, RENEWAL, & EXPRESSION
Centering Space also includes rooms dedicated to Contemplation, Action, Renewal, and Expression. The technology room supports hybrid and online interactions and experiences and is also home to our indoor labyrinth. The adjoining room is set up with stations through which visitors can explore particular themes or issues through creative expression and action.
LATEST NEWS
Playground Clean Up
Trinity Presbyterian Church invites our local community to join us from 9:00 to noon on Saturday, March 25th to share time together and spruce up the church's playground. We hope to use this as a chance to better know our neighbors and to make everyone feel welcome in bringing their children to climb and swing and slide. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
(In case of inclement weather, we will try again the following weekend.)
Sunday Morning Lectio Divina Group
Sunday Morning Lectio Divina Group has begun a study of Job using Robert Alter’s translation, The Wisdom Books. This group meets via Zoom from 7:45-9:00 a.m. If you are interested in joining, contact Mark Dewey at mdewey7215@gmail for more information. The Zoom link is also available on the Centering Space Calendar.
Labyrinth Contemplative Walk
Centering Space invites you to enter Holy Week with a contemplative walk through the labyrinth. A Maundy Thursday meditation guide is available here and at the beginning of the outdoor labyrinth. Our indoor labyrinth is available in the Centering Space with the meditation guide provided as you enter.
Contemplative Book Study
Centering Space will offer a contemplative study of the book The Hidden Gospel: Decoding the spiritual Message of the Aramaic Jesus by Neil Douglas-Klotz. This group will meet from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the church house from Thursday, April 13 - June 15. For more information, click here or contact Teresa Harris at harristt@jmu.edu. To register for this study, click here.
Prayerful Art Retreat
Rev. Ashely Isernhagen, pastor at St. James UMC, is scheduled to lead a prayerful art retreat on April 29 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. For more information, click here or contact Teresa Harris at harristt@jmu.edu . To register for this event, click here.
Spring Yoga Class
A 6-week beginner yoga class led by Robin Atwood is currently underway on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Trinity Sanctuary. For more information, click here.
PAST & CURRENT OFFERINGS
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Open House to welcome people to our new space
Sacred Earth contemplative book study
Growing Through Grief, Loss, and Change series with Rev. Steve Jones
Worship Service to introduce the
Centering Space
Christian Disillusionment and Renewal course led by Mark Dewey
Enneagram class
Vision Board workshop
Creative Online Retreat led by Rev. Allison Wehrung
Labyrinth for Lent meditation guide
Yoga class
Purchase and posting of yard signs in support of mental health
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725 S High St Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Centering Space is hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church.