The World Community for Christian Meditation-USA will sponsor what is expected to be an outstanding conference led by author James Finley, Ph.D., June 15-17, 2012, at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort.

Finley will help us live in a more contemplative way of life. Through his profound teachings, Finley allows us to chuckle at our human frailties and accept them as God’s creation as we move through opening our hearts to a larger reality. An emphasis will be given to the teachings of the mystics that help us pass through the challenges and graces in which we are awakened to God’s presence in our lives. He will seek to explore ways to develop three guidelines for contemplative living:

1. 1)Find your practice and practice it
   

2. 2)Find your teaching and follow it
   

3. 3)Find your community and enter it
   

To register online for the WCCM Southwest Region Conference with James Finley or to reserve hotel accommodations at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort for this event,visit jamesfinleyevent2012tucson.org or you may also register by calling 520-882-0290 or 1-800-324-8305. Email: Sharon@mediomedia.org or meditate@mediomedia.org for further information. Registration costs $200 for three-day conference, includes Saturday night Western style barbecue.

May Deep Reading Group: Mystic Poets

Cornerstone Director Amanda Petersen will lead a weekly group going straight to the heart of mysticism.  This is an invitation to get swept away in the love of God with mystics across many times and traditions.  You will look at poetry from Francis of Asissi, Rumi, Solomon, Hafiz, Robert Lax, William Blake, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas Aquinas and more. As Hildegard of Bingen put it we will enter into “The mystery of God hugs you in its all-encompassing arms." No book required to attend.

The group will meet on Thursdays, from 6-7:30 p.m., beginning May 3-24, 2012, at The Cornerstone Center, 4423 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Cost to attend is $50 for the series or $15 per session and is payable by cash or check at the door. To register or for more information send an email to info@cornerstone-phx.org or call 602-315-5723.

Get the WCCM App for Your iPhone and iPad

Have World Community for Christian Meditation Weekly Readings and other postings sent directly to your iPhone, iPod or iPad. Point your device to: http://m.wbx.me/wccm or download the app from iTunes for free.

Sign Up for Free Online Study of Word Into Silence
This short, online study will use the book, Word Into Silence, as a means to put into practice not only meditation but an awareness in daily life. Whether you are new to meditation or a long time meditator you will be inspired by this book. "The all important aim in Christian meditation is to allow God's mysterious and silent presence within us to become not only a reality, but the reality of our lives... that which gives meaning, shape and purpose to everything we do, everything we are."

How the course works:

• Once you register you will receive three weekly emails, covering a certain portion of Word into Silence. Each email will contain a PDF file containing quotes, insights written by Cornerstone Co-Director Amanda Petersen and questions to encourage you in your practice of meditation.

• This is self study. There is no discussion forum. You are welcome to come to a meditation group or event at The Cornerstone Center or schedule time with one of our spiritual directors (fee involved) if you have questions.

To register call Amanda Petersen at 602-315-5723 or e-mail info@cornerstone-phx.org.

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