RAPHA — A Course in Contemplative Healing Prayer

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Learn the rhythms of grace

Rapha (the Hebrew word to heal) is a seven-month course in contemplative healing prayer. It consists of three retreats and four (4) six-week sessions. The course begins in September 2019 and concludes in April 2020. Participants are required to read selected books and articles, journal, write reflection papers, meet with a healing prayer minister and pray for and with each other.

Participants will be introduced to these topics: listening, the four types of healing, discernment, prayer, the Holy Spirit, spiritual disciplines, trauma, generational trauma, systemic trauma, forgiveness, anger, shame, guilt, grief and loss, epigenetics, moral injury, resilience, and resistance.

Co-leaders: Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker and Dr. Sandy Gramling

Cost: $975. (Scholarships available upon request)  Space is limited.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact DeBorah Cannady at 804-783-7903, ext.14