Authors /Peter Traben Haas Peter Traben Haas serves as senior pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Waterloo, Iowa, and is author of Centering Prayers: A One-Year Daily Companion for Going Deeper into the Love of God (Paraclete Press). Cover Story Contemplative congregation: An invitation to silence We began our business meeting in the chapel with dimmed lights. I led the board through several calming prayers, noticing our breath and heartbeats. February 19, 2014 Free Newsletters From theological reflections to breaking religion news to the latest books, the Christian Century's newsletters have you covered. Explore Newsletters
