Tag: Prayer
Prayer provides spiritual connection
Since late March, members of Grosse Pointe UMC have spent 8 am to 8 pm each Saturday in prayer. Said one, “I feel a sense of peace.”
Being church in the wilderness
“No one has ever done this before,” says the Rev. John Harnish. He offers a prayer for pastors struggling with the complexities of church in a pandemic.
Keep the embers burning
Does the chaos of these COVID-days have a cooling impact on your faith? Rev. LuAnn Rourke, Heritage District Superintendent, encourages you to keep the embers burning through prayer.
Group hopes for new vision for UMC
An informal group, including two Michigan clergy, urges United Methodists to enter into prayerful conversations toward creation of a new vision for the denomination.
A psalm and a blessing
Psalm 139 helps Chaplain Jan Johnson express her experience blessing families in the “COVID-19 wilderness” of Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.
Upper Room magazine available free
In order to provide spiritual support during the COVID-19 outbreak, The Upper Room is offering free resources online.
7 tips for coping with COVID
“Discombobulating” is one word the Rev. Glenn Wagner uses to describe our current times. He then offers tips and tools for coping with the challenges of life in the shadow… Continue Reading 7 tips for coping with COVID
A prayer for teachers and students
No one knew what was in store when students headed back to school in the fall of 2019. Pastor Dan Hart offers a prayer for education in Michigan during the… Continue Reading A prayer for teachers and students
A prayer calendar to focus your days
Use or adapt this 28-day Prayer Calendar as you continue the journey into the Easter Season. Deepening your relationship with God and with each other offers comfort and support at… Continue Reading A prayer calendar to focus your days
Get ready for your Lenten journey
Lent is a season of reflection and spiritual renewal. Here are some Lenten resources designed to guide groups, families, and individuals in preparation for Easter.