Spiritual Formation
Spiritual formation is the activity of the Holy Spirit which molds our lives into the likeness of Jesus Christ. This likeness is one of deep intimacy with God and genuine compassion for all of creation. The Spirit works not only in the lives of individuals but also in the church, shaping it into the Body of Christ. We cooperate with this work of the Spirit through certain practices that make us more open and responsive to the Spirit’s touch, disciplines such as Sabbath keeping, works of compassion and justice, discernment, worship, hospitality, spiritual friendships, and contemplative silence. (Office of Spiritual Formation, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.))
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Journeys is a quarterly publication offered by First Presbyterian Church’s Spiritual Formation subcommittee as a tool to encourage spiritual growth.
Shalom: God’s Blueprint for Life Together
Every Sunday we pray together, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth… ,” but have we ever really stopped to think what is it we are praying for? Have we ever considered that we are called to be cocreators with God, of God’s kingdom come to earth?
Carol Toombs will guide us on a journey through scripture - from Genesis to Revelation - tracing the theme of Shalom as it unfolds through the creation stories, the covenant, the laws, the prophets, the ministry of Jesus, and the life of the early church. Together, we’ll explore how Shalom reflects God’s dream for humanity and how we are called to live it out in community.
This course is offered through The School of Spiritual Formation and meets on Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m., October 12 through November 23, in Room 238.