Prayer forms the bedrock of spirituality for Christians. We are a people who pray together, and who pray alone. But one limitation that we sometimes put on our prayer lives is an overly rigid idea of what prayer is. Prayer is multifaceted. It can use words or silence; it can use traditional forms or not. Prayer connects us to God, and by extension to each other. This series will introduce different ways of praying. Come and learn with us how to pray.
This Session:
Gene Fraser - Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer is a simple, receptive form of silent prayer that prepares us to rest in God’s presence beyond words, thoughts, and images. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the ancient Christian contemplative tradition, Centering Prayer is a prayer of consent to God’s loving presence and action within us. It supports the deepening of one’s relationship with God and complements other forms of prayer such as intercessory prayer, reading of scripture, and liturgy. This session will offer an accessible introduction for those new to the practice, explore its biblical and theological foundations, and include a short, guided period of Centering Prayer together. No prior experience is required.
Upcoming Sessions:
March 17: Leah Postman "Praying the Psalms"
March 24: Steve Black "DIY Prayer"