Abbey of the Arts – Prayer Cycle, Book Club, and Scholarship Fund

At Abbey of the Arts we offer programs and resources to nourish contemplative practice and creative expression. We are rooted in the Christian mystical and prophetic tradition and welcome any seekers who are hungry for nourishment with ancient roots. We are an open and affirming community and strive to be radically inclusive. Our many free resources include our prayer cycle podcasts, book club, and program scholarships.

Our series of four Prayer Cycles offer seven days of morning and evening prayer in written format, and audio and video podcasts. The prayer cycles include contributions from many vibrant writers, artists, musicians, and dancers who are compensated for their work. A fifth prayer cycle on the theme of honoring Angels, Saints, and Ancestors will be published in fall 2023 with more planned for the future.

 

Our Lift Every Voice Book Club: Contemplative Writers of Color is a monthly conversation focusing on a particular book that helps us to increase our diversity of perspectives on contemplative practice and enrich our understanding and experience of the Christian mystical tradition. The book club includes audio and video podcast conversations between Christine Valters Paintner, Claudia Love Mair, and the author of each month’s book selection along with discussion questions and a facilitated Facebook forum. Many of these books are written by storytellers, poets, and visual artists. 

 

We are also committed to making all of our paid programs financially accessible. All online programs are offered with a sliding scale payment and include a free option for monthly Contemplative Prayer Services and Centering Prayer gatherings. Your donations to Abbey of the Arts help fund these free and reduced fee options on our sliding scale, as well as offer additional scholarships to all who are in need of greater financial support such as full scholarships. 

 

Donations help fund:

·       our scholarships

·       pay presenters and contributing artists a living wage

·       cover administrative and website support.

We could not offer these rich and transformative resources without you!

 

With a deep bow of gratitude,

 

Christine Valters Paintner, PhD

Director of Abbey of the Arts

 

and John, Melinda, & the Abbey of the Arts Wisdom Council!