The Episcopal House of Prayer is a place with community at its core. Learn more about the contemplative prayer journey through our workshops, retreats, & community

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The Episcopal House of Prayer is a 13-room retreat house nestled in maple woods on the edge of the campus of Saint John’s Abbey and University in Collegeville, MN. For over 30 years, we have been welcoming groups and individuals into our living and sacred spaces for retreat, contemplation, and a time and space apart. We’ve welcomed groups of all kinds: church staff, non-profits, writing and artist groups, health care providers, book clubs, yoga, and all seekers of spiritual transformation.

Looking to dip your toes into learning about the contemplative prayer path? Explore a variety of workshops, weekly contemplative prayer sits and gatherings for your contemplative spiritual journey. We offer a variety of virtual and in-person opportunities to learn more and come together as a community.

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An Invitation to Befriend Ambiguity

Have you ever stood at the edge of a lake, looked out, and wondered where the shoreline ends and the trees begin? Have you ever been confused, for a moment, about which direction is up and which is down while looking toward the shoreline and seeing the clouds perfectly reflected on the surface of the… Read more

 
"Words of prayer are commitments, we stand for what we utter…the word of prayer is like a pledge in the making. "
— Abraham Joshua Heschel

Upcoming Retreats

Here are highlights from our rich program offerings. You can view all events and retreats, both virtual and in-person, on our calendar.

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Mission & Vision

Our Mission is to assist in the ongoing work of discerning God's voice, both within ourselves and in the world; provide guidance in the search for wisdom; teach all forms of contemplative prayer; offer training in the inner work of the spiritual life.

The Vision of the Episcopal House of Prayer is to be a contemplative ministry of spiritual transformation, grounded in the Christian tradition, in the practice of Benedictine hospitality, reaching out and welcoming all.

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Episcopal House of Prayer
P.O. Box 5888
Collegeville, MN 56321

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