Welcome to our Current Spiritual Growth Program!
“Pause: Make Space for God” brings some breathing room back into our day, giving us a chance to consciously renew and strengthen our relationship with God. This program asks us to designate a portion of time every day to explore the Bible and listen for God’s messages, to ask meaningful questions and to experience the presence of the Lord in a new and powerful way.
Weekly Topics
This seven week program explores Biblical answers to a new topic each week:
- How Does God Speak to Me?
- Why Did God Create Me?
- Who is Jesus and How Does He Relate to My Life?
- How Does the Lord Work in My Life?
- What Does the Lord Want from Me?
- How Do I Follow the Lord?
- How Does the Lord Want Me to Serve Others?
Read more details about these Weekly Topics.
How to Get Involved
Weekly Worship
Each week, the worship service and Sunday School sessions will focus on one aspect of the Pause Program.
- Attend worship on Sunday at one of the participating congregations.
- Participate online by listening to or watching sermons.
- Help inspire children to make space in their lives for God with lessons from the Youth and Sunday School Program.
Daily Readings
Daily study of the Lord’s Word is foundational to spiritual growth work. The workbook provides ideas for daily reading from scripture and suggestions for bringing these ideas into life.
- Order or download your Pause Workbook
- Sign up for daily emails
Small Groups
A small group is a group of people who commit to meet on a weekly basis for seven weeks to explore their faith and support each other in applying that faith to life. Small groups usually include prayer, a time for checking in, and discussions or fun activities.
- Find out about small group opportunities in your area by asking your pastor or contacting the pastor of a local participating congregations.
- No small groups in your area? Start your own! Purchase the small groups materials. It’s easy with the step-by-step Small Group Leaders Guide to go along with the Pause Workbook.
Learn More
Questions? contact us by email at CampaignTeam@newchurch.org.
If you are a leader interested in coordinating this program locally, you may also order a copy of the New Church Journey Program Training Kit.
Congregations are invited to join in one of two multi-congregation coordinated launch dates: October 3, 2010 or January 30, 2011.
This website contains a wealth of information about the New Church, and a practical, spiritual path to happiness. Read more about the beliefs of the New Church, as well as more about Emanuel Swedenborg.