The vision of the Episcopal House of Prayer is to be a contemplative ministry of spiritual transformation, grounded in the Christian tradition, in the practice of Benedictine hospitality, and reaching out and welcoming to all.

Join us at the House of Prayer for an hour, a day, a weekend or longer. Our retreat spaces in Collegeville and Minneapolis are available for rent to groups hosting retreats, meetings or gatherings. Our ministry offers weekly contemplative prayer and retreats throughout the year. For more information, call us at 320-363-3293 or e-mail us at houseprayer@csbsju.edu.

Contemplative Prayer

Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the House of Prayer in the City

Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Oratory at Episcopal House of Prayer in Collegeville

A group gathers each week for silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between. Any type of silent meditation of contemplative practice is welcome. Arrive a little early the first time for a brief orientation.

Programs

Our retreat series is focused on contemplative prayer and transformative spirituality. The core of our teaching team is Rev. Ward Bauman, Rev. Lynn Bauman, Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, and zen priest Martin Lahn. We bring in additional teachers to lead retreats throughout the year. In 2012, we are pleased to be sponsoring an introductory retreat with Fr. Martin Laird, OSA, a yoga retreat with Carole Baker, and to welcome Fr. Hilary Timmesh, OSB, to our August Wisdom School. For more on our programs, visit the programs page or House of Prayer in the City page.

Books from the House of Prayer

We are pleased to offer two books that have come from the teaching and hospitality at the House of Prayer.

Holy Week Liturgies is a collection of readings, prayers, reflections and musical settings for Tuesday-Saturday of Holy Week. It is based on the Holy Week retreat at the House of Prayer and was written and assembled by Cynthia Bourgeault, Ward Bauman and Darlene Franz. To purchase, send a check to the Collegeville address for $19 + $4 shipping and handling (domestic) or click here to pay with Paypal.

 Sacred Food for Soulful Living is a collection of recipes served at the House of Prayer. Written and assembled by Ward Bauman and a group of volunteers, this cookbook presents simple, healthful vegetarian dishes that are easy to prepare for small or large groups. To purchase, send a check to the Collegeville address for $20 + $4 shipping and handling (domestic) or click here to pay with Paypal.