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In Community of Christ, spiritual practices are essential for awakening to God's presence in all aspects of life. These practices, which include various forms of prayer, help deepen our relationship with God and others, fostering spiritual growth and renewal. Whether you're new to spiritual practices or looking to deepen your existing routine, Community of Christ offers resources and support to help you on your spiritual journey. Explore our practices and find peace, renewal, and a deeper connection with God.
Spiritual Practices
Spiritual Practices for Children
Help children grow closer to God through these spiritual practices.
Prayer of Examen
The Prayer of Examen is a way of reviewing the day with God with the intent of examining our need for forgiveness and healing, reconciliation and recommitment.
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is Latin for divine or sacred reading. It is sometimes referred to as Dwelling in the Word. This spiritual practice is a holistic, experiential way of reading scripture that uses mind, emotion, imagination, the senses, and prayer.
Centering Prayer
This spiritual practice will help you empty inner clutter and chatter to create a space for being with God.
Holding in the Light
Holding in the Light is a form of communal intercessory prayer adapted from the Quaker movement. It is a way of praying for others using silence and imaging.
Introduction to Lenten Practices
This video contains six spiritual practices that help focus and deepen your Lenten journey.
Prayer and Spiritual Practice
What's the difference between prayer and spiritual practice? There is little distinction between these two terms except that prayer is essentially our relationship with God and spiritual practice is the form or structure the prayer takes. All spiritual practice is prayer. It is all about relationship with God.
Additional Resources
Introducing the Labyrinth
This guide explains how to create a labyrinth and the different ways it can be used in a variety of setting to enhance spiritual renewal.
Putting Prayer in Context: A Practical Reference
This practical guide offers explanations and examples of common types of prayer used throughout the church. A handy reference for priesthood members.