Uphold One Another in Prayer
In response to each baptism, Uniting Church congregations promise to maintain the life of worship and service, and to uphold one another in prayer.
Prayer, however, does not always come easily. There are many ways into prayer, yet, not many are well known or practiced in our tradition. This resource provides a journey into prayer.
Who can join in?
This material is designed to be used in covenant with others, but can also be used by individuals. Congregations, presbyteries, agencies and schools could invite people to join ‘Uphold one another in prayer’ groups. Church councils, elders, small groups, collegial groups, presbytery and synod committees could use the material at the beginning of their meetings.
What is involved?
The material includes a covenant process to be used the first time the group meets and an A4 handout describing a different style of prayer for each month. Groups covenant to uphold one another in prayer over the period of using the material. Each time groups gather, people reflect on the previous month’s prayer style using the process suggested and then practice the coming month’s prayer style.
Where prayer is born
God seeks us and knows us, when we stand and when we sit. The desire in God for relationship with us stirs in us a desire for relationship with God. As God longs for us, and our hearts long for God, prayer is born. Prayer leads into relationship with God, draws us beyond our individuality and shapes the person we are becoming.
Downloadable files
Below you will find the following files for download:
Uphold one another Leader notes and Session 1: These files are example files for you to down load and have a look at what Uphole one another in Prayer can offer your congregation.
The general flyer: contains general information about the resource and can be used for publicity around your congregation or presbytery
The order form: Down load this form to order your upholed one another in prayer kit.
Each kit contains: Leader notes, an introduction session, 10 sessions each session with a different style of prayer, bookmarks, invitations, and posters
If you are interested in this project, or have any questions, please contact Joan on 03 9340 8817.
