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
Seeking Unity in a Divided World -
A Three Day IN-PERSON retreat with Fr. Laurence Freeman in Ohio
- DATE: October 9 - 11, 2022
- TIME: Sunday 3:00 pm through Tuesday 1:00 pm
- LOCATION: The Jesuit Retreat Center, Parma, Ohio (suburb of Cleveland)
One Mind, One Heart: Unified Consciousness - 5 Day Silent Retreat Led by Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB
- DATE: October 2 - 7, 2022
- EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Until September 6, 2022
- LOCATION: San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville, California
- DETAILS: WCCM's 2022 theme is Unified Consciousness, and Fr. Laurence will explore the personal healing involved in unifying ourselves with ourselves and with others - a task upon which the survival of humanity may urgently depend.
WCCM-USA Online - Six Week Introduction to Meditation
- DATE: Tuesday October 4 - November 8
- TIME: Six Tuesdays at 7:00 EDT
- LOCATION: Online deadline to register is October 1st
- DETAILS: All are welcome to join us for this 6-week Introduction to Meditation. Beginners, as well as those who may just want a refresher on the fundamentals are invited.
The Urgent Need for a Contemplative Mind - A Local USA event with Fr. Laurence Freeman
- DATE: October 8, 2022
- TIME: 10am-1pm PT
- LOCATION: St. Mel Catholic Church, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
EXPLORE THESE LOCAL USA EVENTS!
Sunday | September 25 | Neptune Beach FL & via Zoom
4:00 – 5:15 pm EDT
14th Anniversary Celebration of the WCCM Center, Neptune Beach FL
Fr. Laurence Freeman at St. Mel’s Church | 10 am – 1 pm
The Urgent Need for a Contemplative Mind Woodland Hills, CA
Wednesday | October 12 | 7:30 am – 9:30 am | Cleveland OHIO
Fr. Laurence Freeman | Authentic Leadership
Cleveland Institute of Music – Mixon Hall
Wednesday | October 12 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Cleveland OHIO
Fr. Laurence Freeman | Spirituality for a Secular Age
Church of the Covenant
Wednesday | October 12 | 6:00 pm | Cleveland OHIO
Fr. Laurence Freeman | Unified Consciousness
Church of the Covenant
Save These Dates!
Save these upcoming USA events to your calendar! Check back as further information and registration links are added!
Saturday, October 29 | First of four part series: Special viewing of 1994 THE GOOD HEART John Main Seminar, featuring the Dalai Lama and panelists from WCCM. Led by Eugene Bebeau and Paul Dunn | Online only
Friday-Sunday, June 24-26 | Online only
12 STEPS OF HUMILITY – RULE OF ST. BENEDICT
ESSENTIAL TEACHING WEEKEND
Fr. Laurence Freeman at St. Mel’s Church | 10 am – 1 pm
The Urgent Need for a Contemplative Mind Woodland Hills, CA
WCCM Newsletter
Read the May, 2022 edition of the International WCCM Newsletter, now with USA News supplement!
For Body & Spirit
Weekly Yoga classes with Giovanni Felicioni
Time:10:45 am Eastern
Location: Live Webcast on WCCM.org
Cost: Free
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.
