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What are Spiritual Exercises at United Lutheran Church?
A fifteen-minute time for breathing exercises, guided meditation and movement. Our wider culture and society longs for spiritual connection in ways that are experienced, embodied, and practiced. These exercises are meant to serve this wider need. We invite and welcome people of any religious persuasion, of all faiths or none, to join us for spiritual practice. For Christians and for members of ULC, you're invited to think of the exercises as a "warm-up" for the worship service which begins at 9:30. The words for the guided meditation come from either the Scripture passages for that Sunday or from the worship service (the liturgy). Experiencing these texts in an embodied way will help prepare those who stay for worship for a richer engagement with the texts in the sermon and prayers. For "Spiritual Exercises" the texts selected will emphasize not specific Christian belief, but more general themes, postures, movements, feelings, and values that relate to a wide audience seeking spirituality. If you are walking by in the north-east Oak Park area on a Sunday morning and looking for something like this, then "Spiritual Exercises" is for you! Spiritual exercises will be led together by Ole Schenk, minister, and Cacie Miller, music director, both staff members of ULC, or a guest leader. AuthorThese blog posts for each coming week will be written by either Ole Schenk, Cacie Miller, or a guest leader. ArchivesCategories |