You are invited into a sacred space of stillness, prayer, and community. Rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition and open to inter-spiritual wisdom—especially from Buddhism and the sciences—our online chapels offer a daily rhythm of meditation, reflection, and spiritual companionship.
Whether you are new to contemplative prayer or a long-time practitioner, you are welcome here.
At Still Point, our life together flows from shared spiritual practices that open us to the presence of God and one another. Explore the rhythm of our weekly chapel gatherings, meet the hosts who lead them, and discover the contemplative practices that shape our life as a community.
A Three Week At-Home RetreatBeginning November 30Facilitator: Al Gustafson God loves things by becoming them. It began 13.8 billion years ago with a massive explosion…
Sunday, November 30, 2025 – Sunday, December 21, 2025 Online“Still Point has been an oasis in the midst of a busy life that is easily accessible and helps me renew my connection with God.” – Patrick F.
“The contemplative community provides a spiritual oasis that controls the chaos of every day living. Everyone is accepted and embraced from anywhere in the world. I have felt seen, heard, and loved. The depth and expanse of spiritual material has fed me as well as challenged me.” – Leona P.
By Karen GueraI took my “leap of faith” in the Still Point community when I was encouraged to join Adventures in Contemplation at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Naperville circa 2019. The once-a-week, in person adventure met for several weeks, with a homework commitment of a daily 20 minute “sit” (meditation). I wasn’t sure I…
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by Ed Shurna For past 30 years I have been a student of the Universe Story and I longed to share that story. Why? Because for much of my life I wondered why we are on earth. My faith told me that I was born with original sin and that I was redeemed by Jesus…
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