Lifelong Formation

At Church of the Good Shepherd, we believe that having a life-long engagement with the Word of God is a vital part of one's faith experience. It is here that one can bring questions about the Bible, church practice, and faith.
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Prayer Portals: Twelve Doorways to Divine Presence

Rather than reading another book about prayer, what if you spent a year practicing twelve different ways to do it? This year-long small group experience invites you to do exactly that. Each month, you will be invited to learn about, explore, and practice twelve distinct forms of prayer including traditional forms like the Jesus Prayer and praying the hours, to more expressive forms like body prayer and praying in color.

Learn more about Prayer Portals (but do not order a journal from this site as we have placed a bulk order)

What is involved?

We'll meet once a month on the second Sunday of the month at 11:30am to learn a new form of prayer and share about our experiences. Then, we'll commit to a month of practicing this form of prayer. An optional gathering on the fourth Sunday each month will allow time to pray together and receive support mid-way through each prayer portal.

A beautiful Prayer Portal book journal will provide resources for each form of prayer and journal space for each participant to track their prayer journey. In addition to being a book we hope participants will want to hold onto, it will also become a keepsake of your entire experience.

Monthly prayer class to begin Sunday, September 4, 11:30am (in person and on Zoom).