Practicing Presence
The Abbey Blog
Welcome to The Abbey Blog 2.0, so to speak. In addition to redesigning the website, we are revamping the blog. I’m delighted and humbled to take on the role of editor. My goal is to create and curate content in support of the mission of The Abbey and as a resource to those who visit.
We’ve titled the blog Practicing Presence, a title that could mean several things—creating an individual practice of presence, practicing (repeating, rehearsing) to get better at being present wherever we are, working together in community as a practice of presence to each other and the divine, or whatever these words might mean for you.
At Practicing Presence, we welcome submissions and are open to general submissions year-round. Several times a year we will have special calls for submissions around themed issues. General Submission Guidelines can be found here.
Practicing Presence is published weekly, on Wednesdays. You may subscribe if you’d like to be notified via email each time a new post publishes. Comments are welcome—both public comments on the blog itself as well as comments sent directly to me via email. You may reach me with comments, suggestions, and any feedback you’d like to share at [email protected].
I look forward to practicing presence with you as companions on the spiritual path.
Setting Out on a Labyrinth-shaped Lenten Journey: Week 1
By Janet Davis Walk in: Losing our Lives by Letting Go of the Illusion of Control
Journeying with the Labyrinth Toward a Holy Lent: Ash Wednesday 2025
By Janet Davis Next In-person walk: Wednesday, March 5, 2 p.m.Covenant Presbyterian Church back parking, 2222 at
Contemplative Trove: A Curated List of Spiritual Practice Opportunities
By Melanie P. Moore, et al. Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and
I Was a Latter-day Towanda, Trapped in My Wetsuit
By Melanie P. Moore Attempting to assert my personal power over both the weather and my
Dancing The Labyrinth
By Janet Davis Next In-person walk: Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Covenant Presbyterian Church back
Contemplative Trove: A Curated List of Spiritual Practice Opportunities
By Melanie P. Moore, et al. Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and
On Staying ‘Awake’ in 2025
By Melanie P. Moore As we move through these first days of 2025, especially in the
Walking into January 2025: New Year, Same Me
By Janet Davis Next In-person walk: Saturday, January 11, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Covenant Presbyterian Church back
Contemplative Trove: A Curated List of Spiritual Practice Opportunities
By Melanie P. Moore, et al.Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and spiritual