You are invited into
The Presence —
A Contemplative Community.

Beginning on November 1, 2024 (All Saints Day) we will begin converging for seminars, study groups and an evolving array of contemplative expressions.

Being in our formative stage, any additional offerings you wish to bestow are most gratuitously appreciated. The Presence: A Contemplative Community is a spiritual organization exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) whereby contributions can be deducted by donors.

Donations by check may be directed to: The Presence
P.O. Box 53923, Lafayette, LA 70505

Being in our formative stage, any additional offerings you wish to bestow are most gratuitously appreciated. The Presence: A Contemplative Community is a spiritual organization exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) whereby contributions can be deducted by donors.

Donations by check may be directed to: The Presence
P.O. Box 53923, Lafayette, LA 70505

Schedule 2024

Contemplative Dimensions of Sacred Scripture
(Second Consort)
Prerequisite to Contemplative Bible Study
Mondays 6:00 – 7:30
Seven Weeks: November 4 — December 16

Contemplative Bible Study
(Charter Consort)
Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30
Seven Weeks: November 5 — December 17

Into The Mystic: Question & Response
(All Colleagues Welcome: Zoom Event)
Wednesdays 1:30 — 2:30
Beginning November 13

Advent: The Quiet Coming of The Christ
Asbury UMC: Labyrinth Walk
(All Colleagues Welcome)
Sundays 4:00 — 5:00
December 1, 8, 15, 22

Schedule 2025

Continuing Programs:
New Dimensions Consorts
Contemplative Bible Studies
Into The Mystic (Zoom)

Centering Circle:
Contemplative Prayer Group
(All Colleagues Welcome)
Wednesdays 12:15 – 12:45

Soul Centers:
Spirits of the Mystical Body
(All Colleagues Welcome)
Eight Weeks

Matthew 6:
Mystical Prayer
(All Colleagues Welcome)
Six Weeks

Book Studies:
• Immortal Diamond (Rohr)
(All Colleagues Welcome)
• The Grace In Dying (Dowling Singh)
(Prerequisite: Immortal Diamond)
• Open Mind Open Heart (Keating)
(All Colleagues Welcome)
• Invitation To Love (Keating)
(Prerequisite: Open Mind Open Heart)