Prayer & Meditation

The antidote to a life of stress and anxiety is the development of centering skills. Meditation, prayer, labyrinth walking, drumming and contemplative worship quiet the mind and relax the body allowing access to the God within.

Prayer Chapel

All are welcome to use the Prayer Chapel for silent meditation and prayer whenever the church is open. It can be found through a door to the left of the altar in Robertson Chapel or from an exterior door adjacent to the Columbarium in the front of the church. There are candles, prayer request cards and a Bible for your use. Also, there are two prayer journals on the altar. The loose leaf journal is for General Prayers. The black and brown journal, a gift from Jenny Godby, is specifically for Gratitudes. Please feel free to write in both journals as frequently as you wish. Holy Communion is available in the chapel every Sunday. The elements are consecrated and placed in the Prayer Chapel for all to include in their Sunday morning worship experience. Available from 9:15AM-12:30PM. Please enter in silence.

Contemplative Taize Worship

Leaders: Rev. Marsha Hutchinson and Mark Squire
Meets: Every 3rd Sunday, 5-6pm, Sanctuary
This simple but profound worship experience consists of chants, scripture, prayer and silence.  All are welcome. 

Wednesday AM Prayer Group

Leader: Rev. Marsha Hutchinson
Meets: Every Wednesday, 9-10am, Spiritual Life Center
No fee or registration

Have you ever wondered what happens to the prayer requests you leave on the pew card or the phone line? This dedicated group meets weekly to pray for every request. Their lives are richly blessed through this act of love and service. If you would like to join them, come any Wednesday morning or call Marsha.

Monday Evening Meditation Group

Leader: Merri Leffel
Meets: Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm, Spiritual Life Center
No fee or registration

Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join in 1/2 hour of discussion followed by 1/2 hour of Christian meditation. Find support for your practice, new ideas and a community of others who welcome silence. New members always welcome.

You may leave a request to be included on the weekly prayer list or for someone to call and pray with you. Your call will be returned within 48 hours. You may also leave a prayer request on-line.

Guided Meditations

We invite you to listen and participate in our recorded guided meditations to help you develop your meditation skills.  These may also be downloaded to your computer/iPod/MP3 player.