Creating contemplative communities
who practice the presence of God
for personal transformation
and compassionate service
with the world
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
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