Our Groups
All of these groups are free and made possible because of the generous contributions of SCL participants.
To learn more, email admin@theschoolforcontemplativeliving.org.
Yoga as Prayer
A google meet group meeting:
Thursdays, 8:45 am and 4:30 pm CST
For more information, contact Susan G. Guinn:
Centering Prayer Groups
A google meet group meeting:
Tuesdays, 12:30 pm CST
For more information contact Merry Toups:
An in person group meeting:
Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm CST
For more information, contact Jane Knight:
The Mystic Path Group
This in-person group meets weekly in New Orleans.
Saturdays, 3:30-5:15 pm CST
Facilitated by Francis Coolidge <bigphilnola@yahoo.com>
For more information, contact Francis:
Contemplatives NOLA Group
This in-person group meets monthly in New Orleans.
The 3rd Saturday of the month, 2 PM-3 PM CST
For information, contact Stephanie Riegel:
The Contemplative Life Group
A google meet group meeting:
Wednesdays, 11:30 AM-1 PM CST (beginning September 24, 2025)
Our new discussion book is Happiness by Joan Chittister.
For more information, contact Ellen:
The Art of Compassion Group
~using poems to evoke our innate compassion
A google meet group meeting:
2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm CST
For information, contact Laura Banks:
The Contemplative Justice Group
A google meet group meeting:
Mondays, Noon-1:30 pm
Book discussion and fellowship (new book starting October 6, 2025)
For more information, contact Ellen Ruffin:
Sacred Conversations in Contemplative Writing Group
A Zoom meet group meeting:
Sundays, 5-6 pm CST
For information or to join, visit the group page:
A New Way of Being Group
A Zoom group meeting:
Tuesdays, 6:45 pm CST
To join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85217507544?pwd=u9yPQn1dBanhrVsd6h7tMRaNHoBKk5.1
Meeting #: 852 1750 7544
Password: 519596
For information, contact Ed Bacon: