David Wallace reflects on our practice of prayer and our invitation to contemplative prayer [Psalm 34:1-8]. Reflection How might you see prayer as a relationship with God? What specific areas of life require you to seek refuge in God? Why does silent prayer seem inviting or fearful to you? Resources Vox Workshop: Introduction to Centering Prayer
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silence
A Secret Conversation
Scott Erickson reflects on our invitation to create a space of silence and solitude to hear and listen to God’s voice in our current season [Matthew 6:5-6]. Reflection Where have been the places, spaces or moments in this season that you feel like you can connect with God? What have been your experiences with silence and solitude? And what has […]
Clean or Profane
Gideon Tsang reflects on how God is inviting us to clean our profane view of the other [Acts 11:1-18]. Reflection Who in your life is loving you into more expansive ways of seeing? Why do you think we are addicted to judging our distinctions? Spiritual Practice Commonality. Think of someone who you see as less worthy. What do you have […]
Silence and Lament 2017.11.12
We are introducing a space of silence and lament during our liturgy once a month, which takes the place of our normal prayers of the people. If you do have any prayers of thanks or request, you can always email [email protected]. Lament is the expression of grief and sorrow. This expression of our humanity has been shared among spiritual communities […]