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Praying hands
Workshops
Hands-on contemplative prayer experiences for 6 to 12 year-olds and their families.
What?
Praying Hands workshops are aimed to help children to grow in their relationship with the loving Father God through engaging in creative, hands-on listening prayer practices. During the one hour workshop, a spiritual director will guide the children (and adults) to a prayerful silence paired, or followed by a sensory practice.
Where?
Currently gathering online.
When?
Typically every second Saturday of the month, at 2-3pm Mountain Standard Time (US and Canada).
See updated calendar here.
Who are they for?
6 to 12 year-olds and their families who want to deepen their lives with God and each other.
Who is the Instructor?
The sessions are guided by a certified Christian spiritual director Kaisa Stenberg-Lee.
Costs?
A suggested donation of $5 per session per child. Give as you are able.
Capacity
Spaces are limited to 10 child participants per session. Register via Eventbrite by clicking the button below.
Become a HOST!
If you would like to gather a group and host a Praying Hands Workshop (currently online only, but in the future also in your home, church or school), let's connect!
Please contact me via the form below. I'd love to hear from you.
Resources
Peace Beads: A Listening Tool for All Ages (e-book) by Kaisa Stenberg-Lee
Using Christian Contemplative Practice with Children: A Guide to Helping Children Explore Stillness and Meditation in Worship by Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
Children's Spirituality: What It Is and Why It Matters by Rebecca Nye
Stories of God at Home: A Godly Play Approach by Jerome W. Berryman
Children and Prayer: A Shared Pilgrimage by Betty Shannon Cloud
Spiritual Conversations with Children: Listening to God Together by Lacy Finn Borgo (available for pre-order)
Life with God for Children (Curriculum) by Lacy Finn Borgo
Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide for Your Child's Spiritual Formation by Jared Patrick Boyd
Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home by Traci Smith