A Quiet Pentecost Inviting the Spirit into Congregational

A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life A Potpourri of Practices Dwight Judy Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Sensory-Rich Worship Mid-week Vespers Taizé Healing Prayer Developing visual themes

Developing Spiritual Formation Context in a Local Congregation James Denton Prayerful Worship Teaching lectio divina (prayer the scripture) to all groups Invite all persons to pray key text for next Sunday’s worship Offer “worship” notes to assist people to pray through the times of worship that do not speak directly to them Prayerful administration – all committees begin and end in prayer. Prayer is the context of all business of the church Regular opportunity for Prayer for Healing

Artwork in Youth Center Steve Braudt

Artwork in Youth Center, First United Methodist Church, Cedar Falls, Iowa Steve Braudt

Artwork in Youth Center, First United Methodist Church, Cedar Falls, Iowa Steve Braudt

Specialized Spiritual Formation Focus Prayer Labyrinth

Specialized Spiritual Formation Focus Prayer Teams Prayer Room/Chapel 24– 7 Prayer Movement

Specialized Spiritual Formation Focus Youth faith sharing Media-free zones Centering Prayer Intentional Experiences in Nature

Paths to Prayer Patricia D. Brown Searching Prayer Experiential Prayer Relational Prayer Innovative Prayer

Sacred Pathways Gary Thomas Naturalists Sensates Traditionalists Ascetics Activists Caregivers Enthusiasts Contemplatives Intellectuals

Tom Albin – Methodist Societies

Leaders chosen from Select Societies Live in love Inwardly practice the Means of Grace Outwardly obey the Rules Tom Albin The Upper Room

Leaven for the Bread of Life Spiritual formation focus provides “leaven” for the congregation Contemplative study group A congregation of soul friends Teaching all lay leadership spiritual disciplines Allowing Jesus to Lead Us