Tom Ward

Since he retired as chaplain of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tom has dedicated his time to teaching others the method of Centering Prayer. He has served on the St. Mary’s Sewanee Board and been a presenter/facilitator of retreats and workshops for decades. His passion for sharing the spiritual gifts of the Centering Prayer practice are extraordinary.

Upcoming Programs by Tom Ward

Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop

July 23, 2026

Introduction to Centering Prayer Thursday, July 23rd, 9am-4pm Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God, the Indwelling Presence … a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. ~ Contemplative Outreach Join Tom Ward […]

Centering Prayer Workshop

April 23, 2027

Introduction to Centering Prayer Friday, April 23rd, 9am-3pm Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God, the Indwelling Presence … a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. ~ Contemplative Outreach Join Tom Ward […]

Centering Prayer Workshop

June 4, 2027

Introduction to Centering Prayer Friday, June 4th, 9am-3pm Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God, the Indwelling Presence … a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. ~ Contemplative Outreach Join Tom Ward […]

Centering Prayer Workshop

July 10, 2027

Introduction to Centering Prayer Saturday, July 10th, 9am-3pm Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God, the Indwelling Presence … a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. ~ Contemplative Outreach Join Tom Ward […]

Centering Prayer Workshop

December 9, 2027

Introduction to Centering Prayer Thursday, December 9th, 9am-3pm Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God, the Indwelling Presence … a prayer in which we can experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. ~ Contemplative Outreach Join Tom Ward […]