​Join us for our Sacred Soul Care 2.0 prayer and meditation gathering. We begin with a virtual welcoming and prayer ceremony on National Day of Prayer - Thursday May 1, 2025 at 7 PM - kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month and continue with weekly virtual gatherings throughout May (to June 5). We will wrap up our time together with our Sacred Soul Care 2.0 in-person prayer walk.  
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  • ​Thursday, May 1: Virtual Welcome & Introduction
  • Tuesday Evenings: May 6, 13, 20, 27 
  • Thursday, June 5:  Virtual Closing
  • Sunday, June 8: Sacred Soul Care Prayer Walk ​
​The lesson plan for Sacred Soul Care 2.0 is derived from several sources. ​"Spiritual Practices for Soul Care 40 Ways to Deepen Your Faith" by Barbara L. Peacock is the primary source. This book is strongly recommended but is not required to participate. Presentation slides will be provided on this page for reference.
Bring your bible, a glass of water, a pen, journal notebook and come as you are.
​All are welcome to join. ​Be sure to invite a friend, relative, and or neighbor!
Presentation Slides 
Prayer Walk Registration & Details
On Sunday, June 8, 2025 - join us for our Sacred Soul Care 2.0 closing in person gathering. We will conclude with our Freedom in Christ prayer walk and lakeside guided meditation by Yoga and Meditation instructor Anthony Stevens at Rainbow Beach.  Meet up time is at 3 PM  - Prayer Walk begins at 3:15 PM. Lakeside meditation and fellowship follows. Please bring a yoga mat (limited mats will be available), face towel and wear comfortable clothing.

​All are welcome. Registration is free. Donations are welcome. ​
​Location:
Rainbow Beach Park
3111 East 77th St.
Chicago, IL 60649
** Enter at 79th St. look for the balloons in the Natural Area parking lot located behind the fieldhouse **
Click the t-shirt above to order online
Register now by following the Cheddar Up link below.

Spiritual Practices           for Soul Care 

​40 Ways to Deepen Your Faith
​​In this world of frantic activity and constant entertainment, it can be hard to identify and embrace the rhythms that lead to true flourishing. Your spirit longs for a stronger connection to the divine, a clearer sense of personal spiritual growth, a closer relationship with your creator and redeemer. But how do you integrate this kind of inner growth into the realities of your outer life?

If you long for a deeper experience of God as you journey through this life, Spiritual Practices for Soul Care offers 40 ways to help you put the spiritual disciplines into action each day. From prayer and meditation to serving and socializing to resting and healing, these simple, restorative practices will help you develop the kind of Christian walk you desire.

If you have been frustrated by slow or stalled progress, or if you simply yearn to go deeper, now is the time to pause, take a breath, and awaken to your transformative soul care journey--starting today.
Donations in support of United Women in Faith are welcome, but not required. 

Please Mail Donations to:
Wesley United Methodist Church
C/O Lillye Hart, Treasurer
Sacred Soul Care 2.0 Lake South District
201 E 95th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60619 ​
​Make checks payable to: UWFaith/LSD
​Questions?
Please Contact
Alison Jenkins
​Spiritual Growth Coordinator
[email protected]
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