Centering Prayer Group

Join our centering prayer group every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00pm – 3:30pm (PT). This mid-week prayer group will be guided by Janice Boyd, a commissioned centering prayer presenter and co-coordinator of the Sacramento Chapter of Contemplative Outreach.

Centering prayer comes from the Christian monastic tradition. No particular belief system is required. The practice consists of simply sitting in silence with God—beyond thoughts, words, and emotions—and opening our mind, heart and whole being to God, the Ultimate Mystery.

Prayer group format: 

  • Quieting of the body, mind, and spirit. 

  • 20 minute centering prayer sit 

  • Study of contemplative topics or lectio divina practice 

  • Group sharing (optional - fine to remain in silence) 

All are welcome! No experience required. The following video has instruction about centering prayer:  Centering Prayer Method

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we invite you to join us.
Register below to RSVP though this is a drop-in offering.

weekly Centering Prayer

Wednesdays at Bread of Life

Begins April 1, 2026
2:00pm - 3:30pm (PT)

No charge. Donations welcome.

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Janice Boyd has been a part of the Bread of Life community since 2008. She is a commissioned centering prayer presenter and co-coordinator of the Sacramento Chapter of Contemplative Outreach. She has been practicing centering prayer 20+ years, has led centering prayer groups, taught centering prayer, and led contemplative retreats. She is also a Veriditas trained labyrinth presenter.