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News From New Mexico

A monthly newsletter from the Center for Action and Contemplation

New Season of Learning How to See Podcast

What could happen if we approached the world in silent wonder, with a humility and openness to learning? Brian McLaren is back in this powerful podcast unpacking the biases that impact the way we see—and ultimately love—ourselves and each other. From judgments made unconsciously to complacency in systemic evil, we must learn how to see if we are to learn how to transform.

In season two, listeners will have the chance to participate in specially curated practices for each bias, designed to stretch and deepen our hearts so that we can transform how we see into how we pray.

Look for Learning How to See Season 2 on our website or your favorite podcast player.

Returning to the Center: Reclaiming our Founder’s Vision for Action and Contemplation

“Though ‘Love’ is not in our Center’s name, I hope that it is the driving force behind all we do, just as it was for Jesus who knew God’s love intimately and fully, and for the early church who proclaimed that ‘God is love.'” —Richard Rohr

Returning to the Center is a new series of updates and reflections from the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) on our discoveries and growing pains as an institution. Follow along as we do the challenging work of reclaiming our founder’s vision for action and contemplation in a time of global change and contemplative renewal.

In his initial reflection, CAC Executive Director Michael Poffenberger reflects on the CAC's past, present, and future:

Over the past several years, we have navigated a period of significant organizational growth and change, while also confronting the looming question of how to prepare for life after our founder. As part of our discernment, we reflected on Richard’s impact as a conduit for Christian contemplative renewal and returned to the founding vision for CAC as supporting a movement of spiritually transformed people helping to transform our world. We set out to find a pathway forward for CAC that holds the full breadth and depth of Richard’s vision while homing in on the highest contributions our organization can make carrying it forward.

Read the rest of Michael's letter on our website.

You can expect regular updates on our progress in Returning to the Center, as well as institutional history, community stories, staff essays, videos, and even opportunities to contribute. You will find the latest posts on our website as well as social media and in the News from New Mexico, the CAC’s monthly newsletter.

Enrich your Spiritual Life in the Introductory Wisdom School

“What does it mean to die before you die? How do you go about losing your little life to find the bigger one?” —Cynthia Bourgeault

Discover what it takes to create—and sustain—a wisdom rhythm in your life. Wisdom isn’t something you get from a guru or a reward for performing certain actions, but about inner work and transformation. Wisdom isn’t knowing more; it’s knowing more deeply, with more of yourself. Cynthia invites us to awaken to our yearning for a different kind of presence and to develop the skills, knowledge, and actions for our own transformation.

Connect and learn with others on the journey toward the Wisdom way in this 14-week online course from the Center for Action and Contemplation.

Register for the Introductory Wisdom School
Registration closes August 4 or when full.
Apply for Financial Assistance by July 28.

CAC Faculty: Building on Father Richard's Vision

We’re honored to partner with gifted faculty who serve as elders, teachers, and spiritual leaders building on Father Richard Rohr’s founding vision for many years to come—potentially more powerfully than ever before. As we continue to grow as an organization, we continue to partner with teachers who live and teach from this same vision, broadening our programs and their reach to serve a new generation of seekers.

Learn more about the biography, theology, and advocacy of our teachers.

A Message of Gratitude to our Donors and Supporters

“When I started reading Richard's Meditations, we were given yet another lens to see this God of the universe—a lens that was so much more inclusive than the evangelical framework we had been a part of. After 40 years we felt it was time for a change and weren't sure where it would lead us. We left in friendship and love knowing there was a different path ahead. Richard's writings became part of our new path... I loved the inclusivity of his teachings. I love that I'm challenged to think in new ways.” —Helen S.

We are so moved by the messages of gratitude we receive every day from readers and listeners enriched by our programs and resources. Thank you! We are so grateful for the consistent and generous support of donors and contributors like many of you.

The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is not funded by any denomination, endowment, or even large foundation; we are supported by thousands of small donations. We deeply appreciate all the support and generosity that you have been able to provide over the past month. Thank you for your trust and partnership.

To learn more about the impact of your donations and CAC's practice of financial stewardship, you can review our 2019 annual report.

Our 2020 report is in development and will be released after the completion of our annual independent financial audit.

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