Our Ministry

The Benedictine Way is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska - an organization of 53 worshiping communities located all over the state of Nebraska - and we offer public prayer, Christian formation, creation care, feeding programs, retreats, and more to our larger community. Together, we:

• Keep the Daily Office in our public prayer hours, including a Tuesday Vespers Livestream on YouTube.

• Hold a Virtual Centering Prayer Sits every Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via Zoom - register at the Contemplative Underground here.

• Hold special Taize Services and Prayer Vigils - posted here when available.

• Lead special retreats and workshops to teach Centering Prayer, the Contemplative Life, Lectio Divina, and more -posted here when available.

• Host group retreats and individual overnight retreats - learn more and book a retreat here.

• Offer Young Adult Residencies to those age 18+ who wish to explore their prayer life and spirituality.

• Offer a Young Adult group which gathers for prayer, young adult retreats, and social activities - email Abby Z. Ybay for more information.

• Operate three urban gardens in our neighborhood. 90% of the produce harvested is given out at our food pantry.

• Operate a biweekly food pantry on Tuesdays (4-6pm) and Saturdays (10am-12pm).

The Benedictine Way works with a variety of churches and community partners in North Omaha and the greater Omaha area to accomplish these and other ministries, and do God’s healing work in the world and care for the poor and forgotten. Read more about our Urban Gardens, Food Pantry, and Community Partners.