Tuesday, November 25, 2025: Announcements! 1. Video: Womb of Silence, 2. Live Performance: They Have Names 


Announcement #1

Nancy and Bob are inviting us to their home to watch and discuss: a video  from the recent Contemplative Summit, entitled, The Womb of Silence, with Peter Traben Hass.  

Wednesday. December 3rd. at 1:00pm at Nancy and Bob's

Wed., 12/3 at 1:00pm at Nancy and Bob's Home:

”Kindly RSVP Nancy  at RNMCFAR1938@yahoo.com 

or Call Nancy at 707-280-4705. 

Please see description below.

What if silence isn't the destination, but the womb of something greater?

I n this session, discover how contemplative practice can transform religion beyond rigid literalism into a living encounter with love. Drawing on his journey with mentors and contemplative communities, Peter Traben Haas explores how silence opens us—not to escape the world, but to return more grounded, creative, and compassionate.

Together, we'll reflect on the fine line between spiritual maturity and spiritual arrogance, the temptations of dogma even within mystical circles, and the fruit that proves authentic practice: love for God, self, others, and creation.’

Through story, wisdom, and prayer, Peter invites us to see silence not as an end in itself, but as the space where grace flows, creativity awakens, and our deepest gifts are birthed.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Rev., Dr. Peter Traben Haas rises each morning watching the light shade from dark t o dawn, and the still silence births words. His aim as a pastor and writer is to deepen spiritual fecundity by exploring biblical wisdom paired with the devotional longings of the heart. He has been an ordained Teaching Pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) for over 25 years.

Peter earned a B.A. from Moody Bible, an M.Div. from Princeton Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Peter is the author of multiple books in the contemplative stream, such as Contemplative Church and the widely read series of profound daily prayers in Paraclete Press' book series, Centering Prayers.

Peter serves as Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Telluride, Colorado.

Example of a prayer by Peter:

You are the One Lord Jesus, Living Christ: 

Empty, I am filled. 

Heavy, I am carried. 

Lost, I am guided.

Imprisoned, I am released. 

Angry, I am calmed. 

Anxious, I am given peace. 

Alone, I am visited. 

Hopeless, I am reminded of miracles. 

Hungry, I am fed. 

Thirsty, I am quenched. 

On and on the reversals go—you are the One who turns my water into wine. You touch my life with your Word and say, Be free. Be filled. Be light. Be found. Be peace. Be abundance. Be love. Be joy. Be life. 

Amen.

Announcement #2:

They Have Names: 

In solidarity with Gaza and the struggle for Palestine

Arlene Francis Center Presents

"A night of names spoken, stories unearthed, and silence defied."

December 4, 2025 @ 6pm

Arlene Francis Center

9 9 6th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401









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