spiritual practice – Page 2

Teaching the Lord’s Prayer

Jerusalem Jackson Greer / February 7, 2019

A while ago I was looking for a gift to give at church for children’s baptisms or to new parents, when I stumbled upon these jumbo prayer beads, perfect for little hands. Wanting to connect the beads to a practice of prayer, I devised a little method of traveling the beads while praying The Lord’s Prayer, connecting each bead to a portion of the prayer, in the hopes that this tactile practice would help the children both memorize and internalize the prayer that Christ taught us all to pray.

Saints, Uncategorized

The Brilliant Theology of the Desert Mothers

Sara Irwin / January 5, 2019

In terms of my life circumstances, I couldn’t possibly have less in common with the ammas who fled to the desert for spiritual growth and exploration. I have a marriage, a parish, and two kids. And a dog. And chickens (maybe they had chickens in the desert?).

Spiritual Practices

AdventWord: a Daily Reflection Opportunity

Sarah Stonesifer / November 27, 2018

The offering of #AdventWord provides a daily short reflection and visual meditation to guide Christians around the world to prepare our hearts and homes for the arrival of Christ.

Discipleship, Spiritual Practices, Way of Love

Be the blessing you want to see in the church.

Miriam McKenney / November 14, 2018

How can we help young people feel included in our churches? Miriam suggests ways to include teens in your stewardship campaign by offering them the opportunity to be a blessing to, in, and for your congregation.

Discipleship, Spiritual Practices, Way of Love

Following the Way of Love with Youth

Miriam McKenney / September 26, 2018

Are you practice The Way of Love? Read about Bishop Curry’s call to us to follow the seven principles of The Way of Love: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bess, Go, and Rest and see how one youth group begins their journey on The Way.