Spiritual Life Ministries

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Women's Small Groups
If you are interested in joining a women's small group, please contact Mary Jane Kistler.

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Sabbath Away
the last Sunday of the month

at the C. Barton McCann School of Art
Registration begins at 2:00 pm
Music and Program at 2:30 pm
Simple Dinner from 5:00-6:00 pm

*All ages are invited
* Solitude in nature
* Large group gathering
* Music & prayer
* Small group discussion
* Personal reflection
* Experiential learning
* Hands-on art for children & interested adults
* Simple meal and closing worship
* Support for living authentically in the world
* Always a take-away!

The afternoon provides time for personal reflection, a chance to get acquainted with others through a small group experience (or further time on your own), the option to participate in an art activity, music, prayer, and a simple meal.  Sabbath away is intended to deepen faith and build community.  All ages are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend.  There is no childcare, but the art offering will be appropriate for grade school (and older) and parent supervised younger children.
Please contact the church office (238-2422) if you are planning to attend and/or would like to be on the email list for more information.
Click here to join our mailing list and receive notifications of upcoming offerings.

All are invited to participate (usually on the last Sunday of the month) at the McCann School of Art.  Please note the time change, as Registration is from 2:00-2:30 pm.  Group Welcome and singing begins at 2:30 pm.Contact Roger Garthwaite with any questions.

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Taizé Prayer ~ No Taizé Services in June, July and August
Check back to see about a start up date in the Fall
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​Join us on the first Thursday of each month from 6:00-6:30 pm in The Martin Room (mid level of church) for a beautifully reflective and musical Taize prayer service.   You can learn more about this special style of worship from the monastic tradition in Taize, France here.

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Centering Prayer

​Centering Prayer is offered each week for 20-30 minutes in the Tower Prayer room, just off the sanctuary at 12:15 pm.   Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer which assists us in deepening our relationship with and groundedness in God. This form of prayer is based on early Christian tradition of silence, solitude, simplicity and openness.

We have Centering Prayer workshops throughout the year.  You can contact Mary Boutselis or Mary Jane Kistler for more information about these meaningful gatherings.
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There are a variety of Centering Prayer weekly gatherings in our community, which you can learn more about at Contemplative Outreach of Central PA.

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Seasonal Devotionals Available by E-Mail

We offer a thoughtful daily devotion each Advent and Lent.  Subscribers will receive a personal reflection (from church members, staff and friends of the church), prayer and quotes based on scripture.  If you are not already on the devotional email list and would like to be, you may join our mailing list here.  You can edit your preferences for the email lists available.

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Spiritual Direction

A Spiritual Direction Ministry has been established through the Spiritual Formation Ministry Unit. Spiritual direction is the art and practice of companioning you on your spiritual journey.  It is an ancient tradition that encourages you to look for God’s presence and grace in the everyday moments and events of your life.  This ministry is available to all. Click here to meet the Spiritual Directors and learn more about how to schedule an introductory meeting.

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Senior Rites of Passage Retreats

Offers in depth experiences for high school seniors (& their families) to faithfully support, acknowledge and mark their transition from childhood to young adulthood.  Paul Meister coordinates, CROSSINGS, a Rites of Passage retreats for the boys (the Crossings) over the Memorial Day weekend.   Any interested families of seniors can contact Paul for more information.