Spiritual formation Archives

Remote Faith Formation for the Long Haul

Posted March 24th, 2020

Compilation list of resources that could be helpful for you during the current COVID-19 situation and that may be helpful in developing sustainable remote faith formation for your community. In… Read more »

Communal Discernment: Choosing with God in Community

Posted March 11th, 2011

Hungryhearts article by Steven Wirth We as Christians seek to grow closer in relationship with God. A challenge in doing this is how to make our life choices better reflect… Read more »

The Early Church Finds Its Way: Discernment in the Acts of the Apostles

Posted March 11th, 2011

Hungryhearts article by Bonnie Bowman Thurston Your General Assembly has created a task force with the mandate to lead the church “in spiritual discernment of [your] Christian identity.” It seems… Read more »

Thomas Merton: Contemplation in Action

Posted March 11th, 2011

Hungryhearts article by Terrence A. Taylor Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a member of a Roman Catholic monastic community that embraced silence, yet he spoke volumes about the most important spiritual… Read more »

ideas! article: Spiritual Practices for Lent

Posted March 8th, 2011

This article describes ways to give special attention to the work of self-examination and repentance during the Lenten season.

Presbyterian Panel Survey February 1994: Spirituality – Full Report

Posted October 19th, 2010

A full report of the February 1994 Presbyterian Panel questionnaire. This report covers issues related to spiritual practices, growth and and faith.

Presbyterian Panel Survey February 1994: Spirituality – Summary

Posted October 19th, 2010

A summary of the February 1994 Presbyterian Panel questionnaire. This summary covers issues related to spiritual practices, growth and and faith.

A History of Spiritual Formation in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Posted March 19th, 2010

A history of Spiritual Formation in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 1981-2005

Template for finger labyrinth

Posted March 18th, 2010

Several templates for finger labyrinths

Walking the labyrinth

Posted March 18th, 2010

The labyrinth is an ancient tool for prayer and meditation, consisting of a winding path that begins at the periphery and leads to a central space, and then out again… Read more »

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