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Our Groups

All of these groups are free and made possible because of the generous contributions of SCL participants.  To learn more, to join a group, or to receive a zoom link, email ellen.ruffinscl@gmail.com

Sacred Earth Group

​A  free zoom contemplative group for those who seek the divine through nature

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ON PAUSE

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Yoga as Prayer

​A free zoom group led by

Susan Grace Quinn

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Thursdays, 8:45 am or 4:30 pm CST

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Mindful Yoga | Welcoming New Beginnings

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To join a group email Susan Grace

Weekly Centering Prayer Groups

​​Mondays, 12 Noon CST via zoom


Tuesdays, 12:30 pm CST via zoom


Wednesdays, 11:30 am CST via zoom

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Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm CST

in person, Slidell, LA

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Thursdays, 7-8 pm CST via zoom

Visio Divina, with Dr. Bob Hopkins 

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To join, email livingschool12@gmail.com

A Spring Within Us Group

​An in-person centering prayer and book discussion of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, by Marcus Borg

 

Sundays, 3 pm

Beginning July 13

Christ Cathedral

2919 St. Charles Avenue

New Orleans

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To join, email ellen.ruffinscl@gmail.com

Listening Circles for Clergy

Free groups, via Zoom, for authentic and confidential sharing about the unique challenges faced in ministry in these critical times

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ON PAUSE

The Mystic Path Group

​An in-person group meeting in Mid-City

New Orleans

Facilitated by Marie T. O’Neil,

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

and Spiritual Director​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

Saturdays, 3:30-5 pm CST

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To join, email ellen.ruffinscl@gmail.com

The Contemplative Life Group

A ​free Zoom group with study and discussion

based on the book

How We Learn to Be Brave:

Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, 

by Mariann Edgar Budde   

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Wednesdays 11:30 am-1 pm CST

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To join, email ellen.ruffinscl@gmail.com

The Art of Compassion Group

A free zoom group

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Second Tuesdays, 10-11 am CST

Led by Laura Banks,

Compassion Cultivation Trainer

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To join, email ellen.ruffinscl@gmail.com

The Contemplative Justice Group

A ​free Zoom group with study and discussion

based on the book

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Jesus and the Disinherited

by Howard Thurman

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Mondays, Noon-1:30 pm

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To join this group, email ellen.ruffinscl@gmail.com

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The Artist's Way Group

A free zoom contemplative practice

and study group based on 

The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron
 

ON PAUSE

Sacred Conversations in Contemplative Writing Group

​A free Zoom group

Sundays, 5-6 pm CST

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Led by Ellen Morris Prewitt

and Alisha Johnson Perry

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To join, email ellen.ruffinscl@gmail.com

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Contemplatives NOLA Group

A free monthly in-person group​

Saturdays, 2-3 pm TBA

The Amma Center, New Orleans

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To join, email ellen.ruffinscl@gmail.com

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