Rhythms For Life

A Six-Week, 2 1/2 hour introductory experience in Spiritual Formation with Brett & Susan Payne.

We will consider a variety of spiritual practices as modeled and taught by Christ, including the importance of rest, retreat/prayer, intentional relationships, repentance, relinquishment and a rule of life (sabbath, etc...). Each session will include teaching, discussion, practice and prayer. We believe that spiritual formation requires both the contemplative disciplines as well as Christian community. We believe you will find this introductory series life-changing as you pursue deeper spiritual growth in Christ.

Week 1:  Rest - Embracing and accepting limits

Week 2:  Retreat - Seeking silence and space to listen to God

Week 3: Relationships - Growing in humility and empathy to love more freely and fully in Christ

Week 4:  Repentance - Agreeing with God about what is true in us and being open to the loving work of the Holy Spirit

Week 5:  Relinquishment - Accepting loss, adjusting to transitions, letting go of demands and engaging the fullness of life with courage

Week 6:  Rule of Life - Establishing Sabbath and cultivating Jesus’ rhythms for life