Resources

Upcoming Gatherings, Retreats, Seminars, Schools of Wisdom and Pilgrimages

• The offerings below are on-going but all are welcome to join as they are able.  Please feel free to reach out to the contact person for each offering.  For upcoming seminars, pilgrimages, Schools of Wisdom, or other events of interest, please check out the "Latest Offerings" on our Home page at https://theooow.wpengine.com  
• The Gospel of Philip through the Process of Midrash
  The Gospel of Philip is a treasure trove of mystical wisdom. Dr Lynn Bauman (Abbot) has been writing a commentary for the Gospel of Philip and a first draft is now available.  This study will help "beta test” his translation and the images that accompany the text. Our time together is an opportunity to explore this dense, mysterious and sometimes inscrutable text through the process of midrash. Newcomers are welcome and you are invited to participate in this effort. Sessions are held on the first and third Thursday evenings of the month from 7-9pm EDT. For more information or to register (and be provided the Zoom link as well as added to the email list), contact Alison Hine (Abbot) at [email protected]  
• Monks and Friends ~ A Monthly Contemplative Eucharist & Gathering of Community
  Monks and friends gather each month to share contemplative prayer, Eucharist and conversation. These gatherings are held via Zoom on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 1100 to 1400 CST.  If you would like to join us and become further acquainted with the OOOW community, email us at [email protected] so we can send you information on how to join us via Zoom.
• Contemplation & Community ~ A Gathering of the North Texas Priory
  The North Texas Priory meets at various times throughout the year.  Gathering are currently via Zoom.  If you would like to be added to the mailing list and be notified of our gatherings, please email either Sally at [email protected] or Richard at [email protected]
• Morning and Evening Prayer
  Join us via Zoom daily for prayer.   All are welcome.   Hosted by the Ann Arbor MI Priory. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 730 to 800 AM EDT.  Join us for Morning Prayer led by Alison Hine.  On Wednesdays, you are welcome to stay afterwards for conversation from 8 to 8:30 AM EDT.  For more information on how to access via Zoom, contact Alison at [email protected] Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 to 8 AM EDT.  Join us for Morning Prayer w/Rosary led by Susan King and Sharon Kardia. For more information on how to join via Zoom, contact Susan at [email protected] Sunday Evening,  8 to 8:30 PM EDT.  Join us for Evening Prayer/chapel, led by Nancy Ogilvie.  Our worship time includes readings, music, and silence.  For more information  on how to join via Zoom, contact Nancy  Ogilvie at [email protected]
• The Gospel of Thomas through the Kabbalistic Lens
  A twice-a-month Wednesday (2nd and 4th) study of the Gospel of Thomas held from 7:15 to 8:45 PM EDT facilitated by Monk Ed Clifford.  Each gathering consists of an opening meditation and an in-depth discussion of the logia selected for that week. Participants may use any translation of the Gospel of Thomas.  Core commentary is provided from Bishop Lewis Keizer's book, The Kabbalistic Words of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas.   This is a free offering and meets via Zoom.  For more information on how to join us, contact Ed at [email protected]
• Tarot Tuesdays
  This study group meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 6 to 8 PM CDT via Zoom.  The free study is led by Dr Lynn C Bauman (Abbot) and Sally Roberts (Monk).  For more information on our current focus as well as details on how to join us by Zoom, please contact Sally at [email protected]  
• Illuminating the Mystery ~ A Weekly Reflection on the Gospel of Thomas
  Join us for a Zoom-based study of the Gospel of Thomas utilizing the imagery and reflections from Diane Walker's book, "Illuminating the Mystery: Photographic Reflections on the Gospel of Thomas". The study convenes on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 til 6PM EDT, led by Susan King. If you would like more information or wish to join the study, contact Susan at [email protected]. On the 4th Tuesday, a brief contemplative communion is shared at 6pm. Even if you are not participating in the study, you are welcomed to the 6pm communion.
• “Real Time” Thomas Group
  A twice-a-month study of The Gospel of Thomas held from 9 to 11 AM EDT on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.  The study group meets via Zoom and is mentored by Priest Alice Despard.  Each meeting consists of an opening meditation followed by an in-depth discussion of the logia selected for that week. This is a free offering.  Contact Alice at [email protected] for more details.
• Weekly Lectio Divina
  Abbot Blake Burleson and Monk Jim Kennedy offer Lectio Divina each Sunday from 9:45 to 10:45 AM CDT.  The gathering meets at The Seventh and James Baptist Church,  602 James Ave, in Waco Texas.  For more information, please contact Blake at [email protected]  
• Waco Priory Monthly Gathering
  In addition to monthly priory meetings in South Central Texas and Michigan, a new regularly scheduled priory meeting is gathering now in Waco, Texas.  Abbot Blake Burleson, and Monks Julianne Christian and Jim Kennedy host a contemplative experience and potluck dinner on the second Sunday of each month from 5:30-7:00PM  CDT.   For details, contact Abbot Blake at [email protected]