Praying Together
Prayer is at the heart of our life with God.
It is where we abide in Christ, bring our needs and thanksgivings before him, and are formed more deeply into his likeness. As a parish, we believe prayer is not simply something we do, but a way of life we are invited into—together.
Whether you are new to prayer or have long practiced it, we invite you to join us. Below are some of the ways you can engage in prayer within our community.
Prayer Opportunities at Good Shepherd
Prayer & Worship Nights
In the middle of our busy weeks, we pause to draw near to Christ together. This evening of Worship & Prayer is a simple and sacred time to lift our hearts in song, intercede for one another, and rest in God’s presence as a community. As theologian Karl Barth once wrote, “To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.” Together, we come as the Church, trusting that when we pray and worship in unity, God meets us in grace and power.
Check our Events Calendar for upcoming Worship & Prayer Nights.
Pray With Clergy
Our priests and deacons are available to meet with you for unhurried, confidential prayer. Whether you are seeking guidance in discernment, comfort in a time of grief or uncertainty, prayer for healing, or simply a deeper attentiveness to God’s presence in your life, this time is set apart for you.
These moments of prayer are gentle and attentive, rooted in Scripture and the life of the Church, and open to the leading of the Holy Spirit. There is no expectation or pressure—only an invitation to come as you are and to entrust your needs to the Lord alongside a shepherd of the Church. If you are walking through a particular burden, facing a significant decision, or desiring deeper spiritual support, we encourage you to reach out. It would be a privilege to pray with you.
To request prayer with a clergy member, please click here.
Prayer During Communion
Each Sunday, prayer is available during Communion for anyone who desires it. Trained members of our prayer team are present to pray with you—for healing, guidance, or any need on your heart.
Freedom Prayer
Freedom Prayer is a biblically based personal prayer ministry designed to help recognize and resolve any hindrance that keeps someone from a close and personal relationship with God. This can look like strongholds from sin, wounding and trauma, false beliefs about God and personal identity, as well as entanglements such as addiction and unholy ties to people or things. It is also a ministry designed to help cultivate a deeper prayer life, with tools offered to promote abiding and communion with God. This prayer ministry is formative in the spiritual journey, providing opportunities to learn to tend the heart before God and grow in listening to him. Freedom Prayer sessions usually last around 2 hours; an individual will be met with a team of 2–3 people to help in the process of seeking God. For more information or to schedule a time for Freedom Prayer, please click here.