BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Emmaus House - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Emmaus House X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theemmaushouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Emmaus House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T080000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T215327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210739Z UID:10000561-1774942200-1774944000@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-virtual-6/2026-03-31/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T211614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210613Z UID:10000299-1774891800-1774893600@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (In Person) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-7/2026-03-30/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260120T210103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201912Z UID:10000938-1774375200-1774378800@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast DESCRIPTION:Beginning Tuesday\, February 17th\, Emmaus House will offer a Reading &  Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina\, visio divina\, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others\, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing\, being strong\, holding it all together\, or seeking certainty\, we can become more aware of our truer\, deeper hungers. \nUse the form below to purchase a ticket and sign up for the event! \n\n\n \n \n A Different Kind of Fast\n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required)A Different Kind of Fast(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/reading-reflection-a-different-kind-of-fast/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/different-kind-of-fast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T080000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T215327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210739Z UID:10000560-1774337400-1774339200@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-virtual-6/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260113T175129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T175129Z UID:10000874-1774288800-1774292400@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Journey Series DESCRIPTION:During this weekly guided prayerful meditation\, we will enter more deeply into our experience as we compassionately listen and are present to all that we hold within us. \nThere is no cost to attend. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/spiritual-journey-series-2/2026-03-23/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Woodland-Path_edited.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T211614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210613Z UID:10000298-1774287000-1774288800@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (In Person) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-7/2026-03-23/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260113T174324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T200123Z UID:10000810-1774083600-1774108800@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Mary Our Model Mary Our Queen DESCRIPTION:Mary was not only Jesus’ mother but also his first follower and she remained with him until the bitter end. She joined in his ministry and now holds a special honor in our faith. \n​Is she more than a gentle face\, smiling down from a pedestal? \nIs she something more for us? \nHow are we called to follow Mary’s lead in living out our call into Christ’s mission as Baptized believers? \n​Meek\, mild\, docile…Mary of Nazareth has been painted as a porcelain-skinned\, submissive young girl for millenia. Yet her courage in the face of unimaginable threats has brought us our faith today. She is Our Lady of Mercy\, Sorrows\, Grace and Perpetual Help. She is Queen of Peace\, Heaven\, Apostles\, Angels and All Saints. She is Star of the Sea\, Gate of the Dawn\, and Our Lady of Snows. Her patronage and intercesion is known on every continent and every corner of the world and the list of her names is inexhaustible. \nDrawing from the works of Clarissa Pinkola Estés\, Elizabeth Johnson and Wendy Wright as we reflect on Mary as eminently compassionate and as a woman of great strength and courage. \nUse the form below to purchase a ticket and sign up for the event! \n\n \n \n Mary Our Model\n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required)Mary Our Model(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/mary-our-model-mary-our-queen/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mary-Our-Model.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T202524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210519Z UID:10000037-1773921600-1773925200@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Emmaus House Mass DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we gather in community & celebrate the Lord’s healing love in the Eucharist. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/emmaus-house-mass/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Mass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pedro-lima-HtwsbbClBOs-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260120T210103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201912Z UID:10000937-1773770400-1773774000@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast DESCRIPTION:Beginning Tuesday\, February 17th\, Emmaus House will offer a Reading &  Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina\, visio divina\, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others\, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing\, being strong\, holding it all together\, or seeking certainty\, we can become more aware of our truer\, deeper hungers. \nUse the form below to purchase a ticket and sign up for the event! \n\n \n \n A Different Kind of Fast\n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required)A Different Kind of Fast(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/reading-reflection-a-different-kind-of-fast/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/different-kind-of-fast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T202524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210519Z UID:10000036-1773748800-1773752400@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Emmaus House Mass DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we gather in community & celebrate the Lord’s healing love in the Eucharist. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/emmaus-house-mass/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Mass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pedro-lima-HtwsbbClBOs-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T080000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T215327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210739Z UID:10000559-1773732600-1773734400@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-virtual-6/2026-03-17/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T211614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210613Z UID:10000297-1773682200-1773684000@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (In Person) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-7/2026-03-16/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260120T210103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201912Z UID:10000936-1773165600-1773169200@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast DESCRIPTION:Beginning Tuesday\, February 17th\, Emmaus House will offer a Reading &  Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina\, visio divina\, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others\, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing\, being strong\, holding it all together\, or seeking certainty\, we can become more aware of our truer\, deeper hungers. \nUse the form below to purchase a ticket and sign up for the event! \n\n \n \n A Different Kind of Fast\n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required)A Different Kind of Fast(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/reading-reflection-a-different-kind-of-fast/2026-03-10/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/different-kind-of-fast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T080000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T215327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210739Z UID:10000558-1773127800-1773129600@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-virtual-6/2026-03-10/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260113T175010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T175010Z UID:10000813-1773079200-1773082800@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Journey Series DESCRIPTION:During this weekly guided prayerful meditation\, we will enter more deeply into our experience as we compassionately listen and are present to all that we hold within us. \nThere is no cost to attend. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/spiritual-journey-series/2026-03-09/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Woodland-Path_edited.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T211614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210613Z UID:10000296-1773077400-1773079200@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (In Person) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-7/2026-03-09/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T202524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210519Z UID:10000035-1772712000-1772715600@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Emmaus House Mass DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we gather in community & celebrate the Lord’s healing love in the Eucharist. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/emmaus-house-mass/2026-03-05/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Mass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pedro-lima-HtwsbbClBOs-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260120T210103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201912Z UID:10000935-1772560800-1772564400@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast DESCRIPTION:Beginning Tuesday\, February 17th\, Emmaus House will offer a Reading &  Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina\, visio divina\, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others\, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing\, being strong\, holding it all together\, or seeking certainty\, we can become more aware of our truer\, deeper hungers. \nUse the form below to purchase a ticket and sign up for the event! \n\n \n \n A Different Kind of Fast\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required)A Different Kind of Fast(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/reading-reflection-a-different-kind-of-fast/2026-03-03/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/different-kind-of-fast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T202524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210519Z UID:10000034-1772539200-1772542800@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Emmaus House Mass DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we gather in community & celebrate the Lord’s healing love in the Eucharist. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/emmaus-house-mass/2026-03-03/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Mass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pedro-lima-HtwsbbClBOs-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T080000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T215327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210739Z UID:10000557-1772523000-1772524800@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-virtual-6/2026-03-03/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T211614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210613Z UID:10000295-1772472600-1772474400@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (In Person) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-7/2026-03-02/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260120T210408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201331Z UID:10000994-1772269200-1772289000@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Lent & the Solace of the Desert DESCRIPTION:Our world would like us to believe that to be “without” is to be lacking\, a sort of deficiency. To go into the desert is to be called into greater\, deeper communion with God without the daily distractions or accoutrements we feel we can’t live without. \nEven our practice of Lent can be a mentality of “can’ts” and “shoulds” instead of an invitation to reflect on what no longer serves us and what leads us to a deeper relationship with God. \nJoin Emmaus House for this Lenten retreat into the wilderness. Use the form below to purchase a ticket and sign up for the event! \n\n \n \n Lent 2026\n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required)Lent 2026(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/lent-the-solace-of-the-desert/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lent-the-Solace-of-the-Desert.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260120T210103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201912Z UID:10000934-1771956000-1771959600@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast DESCRIPTION:Beginning Tuesday\, February 17th\, Emmaus House will offer a Reading &  Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina\, visio divina\, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others\, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing\, being strong\, holding it all together\, or seeking certainty\, we can become more aware of our truer\, deeper hungers. \nUse the form below to purchase a ticket and sign up for the event! \n\n \n \n A Different Kind of Fast\n \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required)A Different Kind of Fast(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/reading-reflection-a-different-kind-of-fast/2026-02-24/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/different-kind-of-fast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T080000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T215327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210739Z UID:10000556-1771918200-1771920000@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-virtual-6/2026-02-24/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260113T175129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T175129Z UID:10000873-1771869600-1771873200@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Journey Series DESCRIPTION:During this weekly guided prayerful meditation\, we will enter more deeply into our experience as we compassionately listen and are present to all that we hold within us. \nThere is no cost to attend. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/spiritual-journey-series-2/2026-02-23/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Woodland-Path_edited.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T211614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210613Z UID:10000294-1771867800-1771869600@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (In Person) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-in-person-7/2026-02-23/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T202524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210519Z UID:10000033-1771502400-1771506000@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Emmaus House Mass DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we gather in community & celebrate the Lord’s healing love in the Eucharist. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/emmaus-house-mass/2026-02-19/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Mass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pedro-lima-HtwsbbClBOs-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260120T210103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201912Z UID:10000933-1771351200-1771354800@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Reading & Reflection A Different Kind of Fast DESCRIPTION:Beginning Tuesday\, February 17th\, Emmaus House will offer a Reading &  Reflection Group for Lent with the book A Different Kind of Fast by Christine Valters Paintner. Offering contemplative practices of lectio divina\, visio divina\, and Ignatian Imaginative Prayer among others\, readers journey through Lent with a different fast each week. Fasting from rushing\, being strong\, holding it all together\, or seeking certainty\, we can become more aware of our truer\, deeper hungers. \nUse the form below to purchase a ticket and sign up for the event! \n\n \n \n A Different Kind of Fast\n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required)A Different Kind of Fast(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/reading-reflection-a-different-kind-of-fast/2026-02-17/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/different-kind-of-fast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T202524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210519Z UID:10000032-1771329600-1771333200@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Emmaus House Mass DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we gather in community & celebrate the Lord’s healing love in the Eucharist. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/emmaus-house-mass/2026-02-17/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Mass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pedro-lima-HtwsbbClBOs-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T080000 DTSTAMP:20260416T170942 CREATED:20260106T215327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210739Z UID:10000555-1771313400-1771315200@theemmaushouse.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:This approximately 30-minute weekly prayer experience begins with an opening reading\, followed by 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and time for intentions\, both personal and for those most affected in our world. \nIt is not necessary to have any prior experience with Centering Prayer in order to join us. As always\, all are welcome! We hope you will join us in community on Monday evenings (at Emmaus House) and/or Tuesday mornings (on Zoom) for this sacred time of silence and stillness\, as we open to receiving more deeply God’s presence within us. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but freewill donations are welcomed. If you would like to make a donation\, please see below. URL:https://theemmaushouse.org/event/centering-prayer-virtual-6/2026-02-17/ LOCATION:The Emmaus House\, 3315 70th Street\, Urbandale\, 50322\, United States CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theemmaushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jon-tyson-0o9dgxEu5Q-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR