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THE YEAR OF EXPANSION

9:00 & 11:00 am

Rev. Sharon Connors

Prayer of Guidance

Prayer of Healing

Prayer of Purpose

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Resumes in September

Resumes in September

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Sundays, August 21st

and September 11th

Please call if you will be

Colorado Springs, CO

Expanding our Prayer

I am fairly certain that across the Unity movement, the most

frequently discussed and practiced principle is that of PRAYER. A

very basic understanding of prayer is reflected in a quote from

Papa Charlie which is our affirmation this month:

"Prayer is the most highly accelerated mind-action and

through it I now link my mind with God-Mind..."

Years ago I heard a little poem about experiences and circumstances of prayer.

I remember the essence, but unfortunately I do not remember the exact wording.

The verse spoke about prayer on bended knee and with arms outstretched; with

words and in silence; in a group and alone. The punch line was that the most

effective and powerful prayer ever experienced by the author was when he fell off

a ladder and was hanging upside down twenty feet above the ground!

Prayer is very personal and very situational. Scripture encourages us to “Pray

without ceasing.” Obviously we cannot live every minute of our lives on our

knees or with eyes closed or in uninterrupted dialogue with God. However, in

consciousness we can maintain an ongoing connection with our Source. One

intent of this month of Expanding our Prayer is to sharpen our skill and deepen

our awareness in this continuing communion with Spirit.

There are countless books written about the practice and experience of prayer.

Many have to do with specific techniques and methods of effective prayer. Some

promise THE way of connecting with God. Those that call to my attention are the

ones that offer A way of connecting with God. I am pleased that a good friend and

colleague of mine who will be with us on August 7. Rev. Sharon Connors has

written a wonderful book called, “Adventures in Prayer.” Sharon shares her very

personal journey in discovering the deeper realms of experiential prayer. There is

more information on her visit and presentations inside the newsletter.

As with any discipline, a community experience of prayer multiplies the

inherent power. So let up be fervent in our personal prayers and know that we are

also joining in community. You will be hearing more about the event next month,

but September 8 is the 12th Annual Unity World Day of Prayer. What perfect

timing that this significant event centered on prayer follows our month of

Expanding our Prayer! (Just remember – there are no accidents.)

We can affirm together as we experience and share our communion with

"Prayer is the most highly accelerated mind-action and

through it I now link my mind with God-Mind..."

1. Expanding our Prayer