In these days, viewed by many as particularly stressful times, with so much political turmoil and violence and home and abroad, there is a longing for peace that we hold deep in our hearts. You are invited to join us to explore a path to peace in learning to live a contemplative life. All are welcome.

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Hotels: Best Western (208) 736-8000 | Hampton Inn (208) 734-2233

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Friday, April 17

5:00    Gathering and Introductions

6:00    Dinner

7:00    Opening Talk: “An Introduction to the Contemplative Life”

8:00    Compline

Saturday, April 18

8:00    Breakfast (on your own)

9:00    Morning Prayer

9:30    Second Experience: “Introduction to Centering Prayer”

Break

11:00  Third Experience: “Centering Prayer – Going Deeper” with a sit

12:30  Lunch and Sabbath Time (Lunch provided)

3:00    Fourth Experience: Labyrinth

4:00    Dialogue: Seeking Peace

5:30    Dinner (Dinner Provided)

6:30    Compline

Sunday, April 19

9:00    Holy Eucharist

Presented by Br. James Dowd, OSB

Brother James Dowd is a Benedictine monk and the founding Prior of The Benedictine Way and Spiritual Guide of the Contemplative Underground. He previously served at Holy Cross Monastery (New York), Mariya uMama weThemba Monastery (South Africa), and as Monk-in-Residence for the Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska. His work explores the intersection of Christian contemplation and social justice. Through international travels and teaching workshops on Centering Prayer, he encountered many people longing for a contemplative life within community. Recognizing this need, he founded the Contemplative Underground—an intergenerational network rooted in Benedictine spirituality that gathers seekers committed to prayer, community, and building a more peaceful world.