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
There are no events at this time. Look for our new online events after the New Year.
Please take a look at the Resources in this site that nurture your practice.
Upcoming Events
Save These Dates for USA Events!
Save these upcoming USA events to your calendar! Watch your email and check this website for further details and registration information!
Online Series: The Future of Intelligence Four Roundtable Dialogues
- DATE: Through November 24, 2022
- TIME: 1:30 PM, EST
- LOCATION: Online. Remaining sessions still open!
- DETAILS: These dialogues will explore the several balanced and unified forms of intelligence with which humanity is gifted.
One in Mind, One in Heart: Meditation & Lifestyle Retreat for Young Adults
- DATE: Thurs., July 27 - Weds., August 3, 2022
- TIME: Week long. The Online version will have live sessions each day, and self guided activities.
- LOCATION: In-person Bonnevaux, France and Hybrid Online
- DETAILS: Led by Fr. Laurence Freeman and Giovanni Felicioni, young people from around the world will gather to reflect on the meaning of oneness for the planet and for themselves.
Emerging from Trauma - Teaching Meditation to Children
- DATE: June 24, 2022
- TIME: 1:00 - 3:30 BST, 8:00 am - 10:30 am EST
- LOCATION: Online
- DETAILS: A Meditatio Webinar with Dr. Tamara Salmen and Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB
Online Series: The Future of Intelligence Four Roundtable Dialogues
- DATE: April 21 - November 24, 2022
- TIME: 1:30 PM, EST
- LOCATION: Online
- DETAILS: These dialogues will explore the several balanced and unified forms of intelligence that humanity is gifted with.
Unified Consciousness: Love is the Meaning! Four Saturdays with Liz Watson
- DATE: Saturdays April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, 2022
- TIME: Saturdays, 8:00 pm UK, 3:00 pm EST
- LOCATION: Online
- DETAILS: WCCM Outreach: Addiction & Recovery invites you to join with beloved British meditation teacher Liz Watson as she takes us on a journey of awakening the mind and heart. There will be meditation in each session.
- COST: Free. Donations to Ukraine WCCM relief network gratefully accepted.
WCCM Newsletter
The January 2022 edition of the International WCCM Newsletter is available, now with the USA Update pages at the end!
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.
