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.
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
Part 2: Recording of The Good Heart Teachings - The Gospel of Mark
- DATE: Saturday, January 28, 2023
- TIME: 12:00 - 3:00 pm EDT
- LOCATION: ONLINE via Zoom
- DESCRIPTION: With viewing and discussion facilitated by Dr. Paul Dunn, this is the second in a four part series that revisits the historic 1994 John Main Seminar, recorded and held in London. A WCCM-USA program.
Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton
- DATE: 4 Saturdays in January, starting January 7, 2023
- TIME: 11:30-12:45 pm, EST
- LOCATION: ONLINE and in Neptune Beach, Florida
- DESCRIPTION: Facilitated by Marion Panyan
- COST: Freewill Donation to Neptune Beach WCCM
THE SPACE BETWEEN WORDS -
Reading the Bible & Other Sacred Texts
with Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB
- DATE: SERIES, beginning January 30, 2023
- TIME: 9 Mondays at 1:30 pm EST
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LOCATION: ONLINE - Available as single sessions/whole series.
Access to recordings available with registration. - DETAILS: In this series Fr. Laurence will help us rediscover the art of reading any sacred text contemplatively. These courses open Lectio as a way to experience the full meaning, both in the words, and in the empty silent spaces between them, uniting mind and heart.
Beauty and Silence - A WCCM-USA Springtime Meditation Retreat!
IN PERSON !!
- DATE: April 16 - 21, 2023
- LOCATION: Montreat Conference Center, North Carolina
- Save the DATES! More Information Coming Soon
EXPLORE THESE LOCAL USA EVENTS!
Wednesday | October 12 | 6:00 pm | Cleveland OHIO
Fr. Laurence Freeman | Unified Consciousness
Church of the Covenant
Upcoming US Dates
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Friday-Sunday, June 24-26 | Online only
12 STEPS OF HUMILITY – RULE OF ST. BENEDICT
ESSENTIAL TEACHING WEEKEND
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.
