Stay Treat Outline

Welcome to a unique space of communal reflection, contemplation, and prayer. Below is a rough outline of what we’ve planned for our time together.

Where?

We’ll be meeting at the Morcom Rose Garden near the Jean Street Entrance (click here for geolocation). If you'd like to read more on the history of the garden, click here.

When?

10am-12noon. Try to be on time :)

What to Bring
-Yoga mat, blanket, or chair for sitting
-A journal or something to make notes
-Some sort of object from home that represents you or has a spiritual significance to you. No worries if you don't bring anything; we'll be using this as an icebreaker, and you can also just talk about an object.
-Comfortable clothes. The current weather forecast is in the low 80s.
-An open spirit :)

0) Opening: Pause & Pray
As you begin, take some time to slow down your breathing and center on being present. Find a comfortable place to sit, close your eyes, and set an intention. Ask God to be present to you in this time.

1) Introductions and Spiritual Show and Tell
Share your name and tell us about the object that you brought (optional)

2) Lectio Divina
Lectio Devina means “Devine Reading” and it’s been a deeply held practice within the Christian community for centuries. In this time we’ll read the following selected Biblical passage three times and then take some time to listen in community to what is speaking to us.

Psalm 46
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

7 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

8 Come and see what the Lord has done,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”

11 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

3) Breath-work Exercise or Meditation

Stillness Prayer

Be still and know that I am God

Be still and know that I Am

Be still and know

Be still

4) Moment of Silence and Song

Verse 1:

In Your presence I will dwell, in the shelter of You the Most High

In You I will abide

In Your presence I will sing, You are faithful the God who covers me

With love and mercy

Chorus:

You are my refuge, You are my fortress

And I will trust, and I will trust You

In times of trouble, still You are with me

And I will trust You, and I will trust You

5) Solitude and Listening
Consider spending some time in silence and quiet reflection. Listen for what might be coming up in your spirit and for God’s voice. Be sure to bring a journal and do your best to turn screens off. Also, consider taking something small and appropriate from the area home as a symbol of your shared intention.

6) Spiritual Show and Tell pt. 2
Share anything that resonated or spoke to you during your time of solitude and listening (optional)

7) Closing your time with the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father,
Who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

For theirs is the kingdom, the power and glory forever and ever. Amen