Prayer Walk through Lent

Introductory Video by Rev. Clara Plamondon

What is a prayer walk?

Simply put – it is an intentional act of praying while walking.  In a way, a prayer walk is a spiritual practice of seeking God’s guidance, mercy and transforming embrace — both for the community and individuals we pray for and for ourselves.  It is an opportunity to become aware of what we see while we walk, by connecting prayer-walking with intentional observations, reflection, and contemplation. Examples of a prayer walk have included making a pilgrimage to a sacred place, walking a labyrinth, or walking the Stations of the Cross. A prayer walk allows us to engage all of our senses and to engage with the world around us as we pray.

Where do we start?

Beginning on Ash Wednesday until Palm Sunday, you are invited to start a daily spiritual practice of walking while you pray.  This can be done individually or with another person (while maintaining safe distancing of course!).  Each day choose a route and an amount of time that you are able and willing to walk.

Journal/Reflection Guide

A few options will be offered to use this guide. There will be a full work booklet available for pick up at the parish office, or you can choose to download/print a smaller version that you can use along side a notebook or journal you have at home. The booklet/guide is available to download below. Contact the Church Office if you would like a printed copy of the booklet.

Each day of this 40-day prayer walk journey a different quote and scripture passage is offered for your reflection.  They are there for your benefit. Take it or leave it.  It is your journey. You are not expected to share what you have written down, drew or created.  It is for your own edification. It is your choice as to what you will share with others. Once a week there will be an opportunity to connect with fellow pilgrims who are participating in this 40-day prayer walk.  We will come together for one hour on Zoom (Thursday afternoons, 11am) each week. This is a time to share our experiences of praying and walking.  What are we discovering along the way?  What has been stretching or encouraging? This get-together each week is also a way of encouraging each other to keep walking and praying during Lent.  It is also a time to listen to the movement of the Spirit who is leading us on this journey of walking and praying.

Please note re: Downloadable guides below -

The printable booklet is over 80 pages. If you'd like a printed work book please contact the church office to print it for you. This booklet has space for you to draw and write in.

The At-Home reflective guide is a condensed version to be used alongside a journal you have at home and is only 14 pages. You can use it online or print at home.