Short Union Activities

Union Introductory Discussion
Hear why cultivating union with God is one of the PULSE habits, see it in Scripture, and discuss this habit with your group.
Activity
10–20 min
Many Ways of Connecting with God
Brainstorm ways of connecting with God and choose something to do this week.
Activity
5-15 min
Mission, Witness & Evangelism Examen
Spend time in reflective prayer focused on God’s mission.
Activity
10-15 min
Nearness to God
Reflect and discuss as a group the times and ways you have felt near to God.
Activity
5-15 min
A Picture of Renewal
Spend a moment imagining God’s renewing work and your part in it as a reminder of the hope found in working in union with God.
Activity
5-10 min
Breath Prayer: Scripture
A simple, ancient method of prayer to be present with God.
Activity
5 min
Ignatian Examen
Spend time in reflective prayer together.
Activity
10-15 min
"A People for Others" Examen
Spend time in reflective prayer focused on how knowing God can change your view of the people around you.
Activity
10-15 min
Breath Prayer: Yahweh
A simple, ancient method of prayer to be present with God.
Activity
10-15 min

Medium-Length Union Activities

Recognize, Remember, and Respond
Understand and apply the recognize, remember, respond model of partnering with the Holy Spirit.
Activity
20-30 min
Imaginative Prayer
Use Scripture to envision your relationship with God in a new way.
Activity
15-30 min
Thanksgiving & Blessing
Express your gratitude to the Lord together.
Activity
15-30 min
Union Introductory Discussion
Hear why cultivating union with God is one of the PULSE habits, see it in Scripture, and discuss this habit with your group.
Activity
10–20 min

Longer Union Activities

Scripture Study: The Habit of Cultivating Union with God
Explore some of the Biblical basis for the missional habit of union and discuss it with your group.
Activity
30-40 min
Labyrinth Prayer
Use an ancient spiritual tool to invite participants to walk "into the centre and out again" in contemplative prayer.
Activity
15-30 min
Recognize, Remember, and Respond
Understand and apply the recognize, remember, respond model of partnering with the Holy Spirit.
Activity
20-30 min
Thanksgiving & Blessing
Express your gratitude to the Lord together.
Activity
15-30 min

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