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Help, Thanks, Wow: A Workshop on Praying with the Psalms

  • First Church in Salem 316 Essex Street Salem, MA, 01970 United States (map)

The Psalms are a collection of 150 songs and poems found in the Hebrew Bible. They capture the full range of human experience and emotion, ranging from anguish (“Help!”), to gratitude (“Thanks!”), to wonder and awe (“Wow!”).

In this workshop, we will use selected Psalms as a vehicle for exploring the practice of prayer. No prior experience with praying is required, and no specific faith tradition or belief system is assumed or expected – all you need to bring is your curiosity.

Please join us as we experience the practice of praying with the help of these ancient songs of longing, wisdom, comfort, and blessing.

This workshop is free, but sign-up is required. Please register using the link here or email fcreligioused@gmail.com. A minimum of 6 participants are required to run the workshop. If we do not reach that minimum number, you will receive an email letting you know that the workshop has been canceled.

This workshop will be led by church member Russell Lane and Rev. Jenny Rankin.

Earlier Event: March 8
Pysanky Workshop
Later Event: March 13
Silent Reading Party