Pray Together UMCNA

Writing Prayers for Your Congregation

Rev. Dorothy Ann Webster offers guidance for writing unison prayers to use in worship services.

Prayer Vigil

There are multiple reasons and techniques for prayer vigils. Deanna Shotts tells us about a few of them.

Prayers for Discernment

Rev. Bill Morgan shares some words of wisdom about praying for discernment.

Prayer and Prison

Jesus told us to visit those in prison. For many reasons, that is a difficult thing to do. Bob Bentley points out in this podcast that praying for incarcerated persons—and being prayed for by them—is a holy thing.

Calling on the Holy Spirit

Do you call on the Holy Spirit as you pray? Rev. Donna Godwin reminds us of the Advocate we have to present our requests to God. 

Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness (Book Review)

Rev. Roger Short shares a review of one of his prayer resources—Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness—a book by Nan C. Merrill.

Prayerful Scripture Reading

Rev. Judy Shepherd shares how she has taken her study of Scripture to a new level by reading prayerfully.

I’m Not Doing It Right!

Do you ever think you're not doing it right when it comes to prayer? You aren't alone. Hear what Rev. Nancy Cole has learned.

Leading Public Prayers

Have you ever been asked to pray out loud in public? Does the thought of it make you shake in your shoes? Rev. Dorothy Ann Webster has some advice about being prepared to pray in public.

New Year Prayers

What is your prayer for the church, the Body of Christ, as we begin a new calendar year?