Prayer

Walk With Me | Formed by the Two Books – A Creation Liturgy (September 12, 2021)

September 12, 2021
Jordan Warner

This week we explored the formative influence of "The Two Great Books". Throughout history, Church fathers & mothers have spoken of God's revelation in both the book of Scripture and the "book" of Creation/Nature. Many of us need fresh permission to experience God prayerfully in the world he has made. This world is God-soaked and creation itself is an ongoing worship service already in progress. Take some time and listen to this Creation Liturgy playlist on Spotify next time you go on a walk, hike, or adventure and see if God meets you in a fresh way as you experience creation.

Come to Me | Practicing A Prayer-Filled Life (September 5, 2021)

September 5, 2021
Jordan Warner

Building on last week's introduction, we dive deeper into the cultivation of a prayer-filled life. This time we're led by special guests Larry & Jody Green from Cloud Walk and Evan Chasteen from the ThinSpace podcast. After a casual conversation on prayer, Larry leads us in an imaginative exercise to Be with Jesus.

Come to Me | Be With Jesus Through a Prayer-Filled Life (August 29, 2021)

August 29, 2021
Jordan Warner

This week, we explore Jesus' call to a prayer-filled life, and how the great contemplative traditions within Church guide us in practicing the presence of God. After a short talk, Jennie Wheaton guides us in an extended prayer practice to Be with Jesus.

Rainy Day | A Contemplative Prayer Gathering

March 27, 2021
David Darnell

In anticipation of "rainy days" during this season of outdoor church gatherings, we've created some simple and spacious prayer services to call on when needed. This first "Rainy Day" gathering was created by David Darnell and a handful of others in our Parish community. We encourage you to find a quiet space to meet with God as this video guides you in a 25 minute time of prayer.

Prayer Guide: Loss, Life, and Resurrected Purpose

February 8, 2021
Jordan Warner

This prayer guide walks you through the process of charting your losses in this season then looking with fresh imagination for how God might raise you up to fresh purpose on the other side of pain. We encourage you to take 30 minutes this week and use this worksheet to guide a time of journaling and prayer.

Advent Centering Prayer (November 29, 2020)

December 1, 2020
David Darnell

Keely leads us in an Advent Centering Prayer in the past week's gathering. Written by the Rev. Matthew Kozlowski.

Resource: Fasting as a Spiritual Practice

August 19, 2020
Morgan Seidel

Fasting has been a part of the Judeo-Christian tradition for millenia. We see it used throughout the bible. In fact, Jesus began his ministry with forty days of fasting! Fasting is used for a variety of reasons, one of those reasons being to empty ourselves so to focus more intently on God.