LISTENING FOR GOD’S VOICE TOGETHER IN THESE TIMES
We were delighted that an expanded community formed as we gathered on zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a safe place to show up and check in and connect with God when so many of our spiritual and life rhythms were disrupted. I am grateful for the spirit of hospitality which lives in this group.
As we look ahead, we sense that there is an ease to gathering online in the simple and graced way that we do and so we plan to continue meeting this way on the 1, 2 and 4th Wednesdays of each month. On the 3rd Wednesday, we will meet in person at our ministry office in Eden Prairie. While the group will begin at 6:30, please come as early as 6 for coffee, tea and connection. We will not gather online or in person when there is a 5th Wednesday in the month.
1st, 2nd, 4th Wednesdays: meeting ONLINE via Zoom
3rd Wednesday: meeting at Eden Prairie Ministry Office (come at 6 for coffee, tea and fellowship)
5th Wednesday: no meeting
You are invited to join us for what some call a ‘mid-week retreat for their soul’. It’s a time to deepen in our friendship with God and practice resting in God’s loving care for us.
If you are finding yourself anxious or afraid, or are looking for a way to make time to simply be with God, this form of prayer can help re-root you in Scripture and the presence of Christ within you and around you.
Listening Prayer Details:
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 – 7:45 pm CST
Prayer Facilitators: Kim Isaak and Brenda Henry
Cost: Freewill Offering
Register here
Gathering Format:
6:30 Welcome and brief check in with participants
6:40 Invocation and Listening to a worship song
6:45 Reading of the Scripture passage
6:50 Silent prayer, reflection, journaling
7:15 Voluntary sharing/listening to one another
7:40 Closing with the Lord’s Prayer and Blessing
How to Prepare? What to Bring?
• come as you are
• find a quiet space to listen and pray
• prepare your space – maybe with a candle or cross – something to remind you that Christ is with you
• bring a bible and notepaper or journal or art paper
• bring whatever pens or art supplies that might help you write/color/draw your prayer
If you are new to this form or format of prayer and silence – give yourself permission to feel awkward. This is completely normal. Most of us have not had much experience with extended times of quiet – even 20 minutes. This is one of the reasons we gather together – we discover that we are not alone in the silence and our presence helps hold the space for quiet.
Please feel free to email if you have any questions.
My hope is that you will feel welcomed and supported in your desire to draw near to God.
with love and gratitude for you,
Kim Isaak, MA in Spiritual Formation and Leadership
Executive Director, Spiritual Director, Pastor