Finding Joy in our Prayer

A series looking at prayer in different forms and how we can engage with prayer as part of our personal journeys of discipleship.

Week 1 – Introduction and Using Visual Images in Prayer

Finding Joy in our Prayer – Introduction and Week 1 – Using Visual Images in Prayer

The introduction and Week 1 from Matt, looking at prayer through visual images.

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Week 2 – Praying using Social Media and Technology

Finding Joy in our Prayer – Week 2: Praying using Social Media and Technology

Week 2 brought to us by Pioneer Minister Kirsty, looks at using social media and technology to aid us in our lives of prayer and discipleship.

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Week 3 – Praying in the Stillness and the Silence

Finding Joy in our Prayer – Week 2: Praying in the Stillness and the Silence

Week 3, looking at prayer in the stillness and silence from Reader David Kemp, particularly looking at contemplative prayer and ‘Soul Gym’, a workout for our spirituality.

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Week 4 – Praying in the Outdoors and through Creation

Finding Joy in our Prayer – Week 4: Praying in the Outdoors and through Creation

Week 4 takes us on a journey through creation as Rosemary Bailey, part of Eco-Church, looks at prayer in the outdoors, walking through the beauty of God’s Creation.

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Week 5 – Praying through Study and Bible Groups

Finding Joy in our Prayer – Week 5: praying through study and Bible groups

Reader Ian Stocker looks at prayer through study and Bible groups including home groups, such as the online home group ‘Rule of Life’ in Week 5.

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Week 6 – Praying with People and Interceding for Them

Finding Joy in our Prayer – Week 6: Praying with People and Interceding for Them

Week 6 sees Reader Kay Friend look at praying with other people and interceding on their behalf in prayer.

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Week 7 – Praying through Daily Prayer

Finding Joy in our Prayer – Week 7: Praying through Daily Prayer

In week 7 Howard shares with us praying through a rhythm of daily prayer, using the example of Mother Teresa’s daily prayer routine.

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Week 8 – Praying through Music and Worship 

Finding Joy in our Prayer – Week 8: Praying through Music and Worship

For week 8 our Musical Director Nicola Bradshaw prays with us through music.

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Week 9 – Praying with Children and Young People 

Finding Joy in Prayer – Week 9: Praying with Children and Young People

Youth Minister Caz Carter shows us some of the ways she uses to engage young people in prayer in week 9.

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Week 10 – Praying through wider-world awareness

Finding Joy in Prayer – Week 10: Praying through wider-world awareness

Week 10 is brought to us by Christian Aid representative David Hart as he looks at the global perspective of prayer.

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Final Week – How the Prayer Diary, and other publications can inspire our Prayer

Finally the Prayer Diary team look at how we can use publications to help inspire us in our lives of prayer.

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Last Updated 12/07/2024