"The Artist's Rule"
by Christine Valters Paintner

Baptism ...
Come to the Waters
Ashford UMC
Prayer Station

A Prayer Station is usually located in sacred space, perhaps in a sanctuary or in the entry way of a worship center. I maintain a permanent Prayer Station in our Sanctuary at Ashford United Methodist Church where I serve as a Prayer Leader in Worship. We follow the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) so I create with the church season and the liturgical colors in mind. Visit my blog at mosaicbiblestudy.blogspot.com for more information on the RCL. I always include prayer "pieces" and prayer cards for persons to pick up. Prayer Stations are intended to be "interactive."

When I facilitate a Labyrinth Walk, a Prayer Vigil, or a Contemplative Retreat, I like to include prayer stations because many people have a hard time praying for long periods of time without some kind of prompts. Prayers Stations help people learn to pray!

Zen Meditation Garden at Contemplative Retreat

Pentecost Prayer Station with Education Table

Diversity Prayer Station

Companions of the Journey
Labyrinth Walk Prayer Station

Prayer Stations