The World Community for
Christian Meditation - USA
In Silence • Stillness • Simplicity
Our Shared Practice Creates Community
The all-important aim in Christian Meditation is to allow God’s mysterious and silent presence within us to become more and more not only a reality, but the reality in our lives; to let it become that reality which gives meaning, shape and purpose to everything we do, to everything we are.
- Fr. John Main OSB
What is Christian Meditation?
Fr. John Main taught that meditation is as natural to the spirit as breathing is to the body. Meditation is to be found in many spiritual traditions around the world. Ours has its roots all the way back to the lived teachings of the Christian Fathers and Mothers who fled to the Egyptian desert in the Third Century.
Introduction to Meditation
Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB explains the Practice of Meditation.
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The Best Way to Learn is to Practice
Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB Fr.
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Introduction to Meditation
Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB explains the Practice of Meditation.
Listen now
The Best Way to Learn is to Practice
Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB Fr.
Listen to the audio selection now
Meditate with Us
We have over 200 local groups throughout the United States, as well as a growing online listing. There is never a charge to learn more or to participate.
Upcoming Events - USA
The Eight Big Problems of Life - Part 4
Facilitated by Paul Dunn. Meditation, discussion and viewing of video retreat talk by Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB
- DATE: Saturday, December 7, 12:00 - 2:00 pm EST
- LOCATION: Online
Join With Us Monthly | End Your Day in the Silence and Stillness of Compline
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DATE & TIME: February 3, 2025, and the first Monday of every month following, through 2025.
Times: 8:00 pm Eastern; 7:00 pm Central; 7:00 pm Pacific; 8:00 pm Mountain - LOCATION: ONLINE via Zoom registrations
- NOTE: Those who have registered previously during 2024 do not need to register again.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION AND THE FOUR MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
Four part series:
#1: THE JOYFUL MYSTERY
- DATE & TIME: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 7:00-8:30 EST
- LOCATION: ONLINE
- PRESENTER: Paul Dunn, with video and audio of Fr. Laurence Freeman and Fr. John Main
REFLECTIONS FOR THE TIME OF ADVENT
Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB
Online International Events
No More Special Pleading | LGBT People and Basic Christianity
- Fr. James Alison
- January 23 - April 24, 2025
- 1:30 - 3:30 pm Eastern
- ONLINE
The Risk of Living Together
- Fr. Laurence Freeman + 5 Others
- February 4 - November 11, 2025
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
- ONLINE
Learning to Meditate in Lent
- Fr Laurence Freeman
- March 17 - April 7, 2025
- 1:30-2:30pm Eastern
- ONLINE
Women Mystics: Guides in the Life of Prayer
- Dr Jane Williams + 5 Others
- May 8 - November 27, 2025
- 1:30 - 3:45 Eastern
- ONLINE
Feeling the Way
- Fr Laurence Freeman
- May 19 - June 9, 2025
- 1:30-2:30pm Eastern
- ONLINE
Retreats in Bonnevaux, France
The Still Point of the Turning World: Finding Rest Amidst Suffering
- June 10 - 15, 2025
Fully Alive Retreat – A Contemplative Experience of Health and Healing
- Jun 24 - 29, 2025
December 2024
Dear Group Leaders and Friends in Christian Meditation,
I had the good fortune to attend an Advent retreat at Bonnevaux Center for Peace. Bonnevaux is the physical center for our monastery without walls. A few days a week, the community at Bonnevaux, residents and visitors, come together to reflect on the Rule of St. Benedict. This time with the Rule…
Introducing
WCCM Academy
A two-year programme of interdisciplinary study in the context of contemplative practice.
Fr. Laurence Freeman celebrates Eucharist Sundays from Bonnevaux
Time: 6:00 am Eastern
Location: Live Webcast on WCCM.org
Cost: Free
Outreach
“Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” Matthew 10:8
Children & Youth
Young children are natural meditators. They enjoy just being with God. Just as they are happy paying attention when their parents or grandparents read them a story, so they are happy to be quiet and still in prayer.
Addiction & Recovery:
Meditation as an 11 Step Practice
Addiction and Recovery outreach offers a way to practice Step 11 of the 12 Steps to a spiritual awakening. “Faith is more than our greatest gift; sharing with others is our greatest responsbility.”
Helping with the Work of Our Community
Whether making a friendly call to check in with far flung group leaders, taking photographs at local community events, sharing skills in bookkeeping, or writing newsletter articles, there are many opportunities to volunteer, strengthening and connecting our community!
About WCCM-USA
The World Community for Christian Meditation in the USA is one of 175 national communities that make up The WCCM global family. WCCM-USA currently has over 200 groups in many states. We meet in churches of every denomination, and in other venues such as online, in hospitals, prisons, YMCA’s, and private homes. Our online groups are a growing presence. Our organization is run entirely by very dedicated and hard working volunteers.
The Mission Statement of The WCCM is part of our WCCM-USA Constitution, in common with other national communities:
To communicate and nurture meditation as passed on through the teaching of John Main in the Christian tradition in the spirit of serving the unity of all.
Support Our Community
Tax deductible donations help to support our modest infrastructure, connecting our meditation communities and spreading our practice to a world hungry for inner peace. US donors who also wish to support our new WCCM Meditation Center in Bonnevaux, France should click here as well.
