Personal Faith Development
Class OpportunitiesPersonal Spiritual Formation:7-week Exploring the Way; Thursdays starting 10/6, 10-11:30 AM; teacher and contact: Chris McHenry (321-2804, [email protected]); provides an orientation to the Christian spiritual life, including defining spiritual formation and exploring the role of spiritual disciplines, and lays a foundation for the 28-week Companions in Christ class to be offered in the future
Personal Spiritual Formation: 10-week The Way of Prayer;
Mondays starting 10/3, 9:15-11:15 AM; teacher and contact: Becky Bosarge (847-404-6396, [email protected]); part of the Companions in Christ series, this study will lead the group on a journey into the heart of prayer, including exploring the nature of prayer and a number of prayer forms; consider this both a group and individual “prayer laboratory”
Personal Spiritual Formation: Going Deeper Contemplative Prayer;
Wednesdays 10-11 AM, Room 113; Thursdays 7-8 PM, Room 205; leader and contact: Chris McHenry (321-2804, [email protected]); exploration of different ways of praying using the Scripture texts for the upcoming Sunday
LabyrinthA labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool that has been walked by millions of people of all cultures and traditions. A labyrinth is not a maze. Whereas a maze is designed to confuse and challenge you, a labyrinth is designed for you to find your way.
“Each has only one path, and once we make the choice to enter it, the path becomes a metaphor for our journey through life, sending us to the center of the labyrinth and then back out to the edge on the same path. The labyrinth is a spiritual tool meant to awaken us to the deep rhythm that unites us to ourselves and to the Light that calls from within.”
“The labyrinth is a sacred space where we can talk to God. … [It] is a place where you can pour your heart out, express your anger, experience joy, express gratitude – and perhaps above all, ask for what you need.”
-Lauren Artress, Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice
Learn more about Labyrinth
Labyrinth Hours:
Outdoor Labyrinth (HPCUMC, Erie building, 3020 Erie Ave, backyard)
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
First Saturday of the month, 8:45 am – 11:45 am
Indoor Canvas Labyrinth (HPCUMC, Erie building, 3020 Erie Ave., sanctuary)
Please check with the church (871-1345) about availability.
SOAPY Bible Study
We invite you to take 30 minutes each day to engage in the SOAPY Bible Study. This Bible study is an intentional focused effort of growing in the understanding of the scriptures. This form of study will assist in the transformation of our inner lives as we mature in understanding and in faith.
1. Set aside 15 minutes every day for the study. You might want to take more time after you have gotten started. Don’t overload yourself in the beginning.
2. Keep a “soapy” journal because there will be the need to write everyday.
3. As you develop your routine, share what you are learning with your Discipleship Group, Sunday school class, Circle, other groups in which you participate, or with friends in conversation.
Follow the SOAPY Bible Study.