Adult Study Groups

Nurturing our spirituality - intentionally finding ways to be present to the Divine - is crucial for people of faith. There are many different spiritual practices that women can do, either individually or in groups. Try different practices and see what works best for you.

Try to find a way to develop one or more practices on a regular basis, whether it's once a day, once a week, or twice a week. Many people find it difficult to develop spiritual practices alone - it is often much easier as part of a group.

Two excellent spiritual practices that can be used with a group:

Contemplative prayer

The communal experience of being together in silence is nevertheless energizing and grounding.

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina is an effective spiritual exercise. Used over a period of time it has many benefits.

Reflections on Spirituality

What is spirituality? How can we make sense of it within our own lives in light of our own experiences and the Christian tradition? The following articles are meant to encourage reflection and open up discussion with regard to the spiritual journey individually and in community.

• Spiritual Transformation [PDF: 3 pp/22 KB]

The spiritual journey is about transformation, but no image can fully capture what it means for a human being to become spiritually formed, to find new life within this world. The mystery is too deep. We are embraced by that mystery, at once forming it and formed by it.

Read about the Dance of the Spirit Group [PDF: 4 pp/124 KB] , a women’s spirituality group at Sunnybrook United Church in Red Deer, Alberta.