The mission of the Spirituality & Prayer Ministry is to:

Pray for Duluth First United Methodist Church and our community.

Encourage and teach others prayer and other spiritual disciplines for renewal of their spirits.

Receive and disseminate prayer requests in a timely manner.

Obtain instructional material to facilitate spiritual formation and prayer practice.

Sponsor conferences on spirituality and prayer.

Become a visible prayer presence in the community being known as a "House of Prayer".

Let the Holy Spirit guide us in all aspects of this mission.

Equip and educate ministry members to accomplish the objectives of this ministry.

Activities and areas where you can participate include:

Bible studies and Prayer workshops

Intercessory Prayer Teams

Prayer Chapel

Healing Prayer Ministry

Hedge Prayer Ministry

For more information about the Spirituality & Prayer Ministry, please contact Rev. Dr. C. Kay Fuino, by e-mail at ckfuino@duluthumc.org or call at 770-476-3776, ext. 117.

SPECIAL EVENTS

“Surviving the Holidays” – A Grief Share Program: Wednesday, November 20th
Holiday celebrations take on a different meaning when you are grieving. Are you in need of finding a way to survive the holidays? Do you wonder how to celebrate when your loved one is gone?

Join the Grief Share Support Group on Wednesday, November 20th, for a special “Surviving the Holidays” class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in rooms F154/155, located on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center. This class may be beneficial in helping you plan a holiday schedule that is best for you during the holiday season. Childcare will be available.

For additional information, please contact Brenda Bridges at 770-313-6002, Sue French at 404-434-8001, or call the church office at 770-476-3776.

Hope for the Holidays – A Candle Lighting Service of Remembrance: Monday, November 25th; Two Services - Noon and 7:00 p.m.
Make plans to join us for Hope for the Holidays - A Candle Lighting Service of Remembrance, on Monday, November 25th, with services at noon and 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Join us for a program of reflection followed by candle lighting in memory of your loved one(s). The 7:00 p.m. service will be streamed live on the Duluth First UMC Worship page on YouTube.com. Childcare will be available for both services.

We are asking people to send in names of loved ones that they would like to be read aloud during candle lighting. Please send the name(s) by e-mail to Tracy Brinker at tbrinker@duluthumc.org by Friday, November 22nd. Please put “Service of Remembrance Names” in the subject line of your e-mail.

We understand the holiday season may be a challenge for individuals and families who have lost someone special. Duluth First UMC has established a meaningful time for people to come together…to reflect, to remember and to honor those lives that have meant so much.

Do You Need Prayers?
You can now submit your prayer requests online at www.duluthumcprayers.org. Members of the Prayer Network will pray for you, a family member or friend   throughout the week. Requests can be general and made anonymously. All prayer requests remain confidential within the confines of the prayer network.