Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Do you want to pray, but can’t find the words? Using ideas from Sybil MacBeth’s Praying in Color: Drawing a New Path to God, we’ll combine color, shape, and silence to practice a visual, concrete way to pray. Whether you consider yourself an artist or haven’t picked up a colored pencil in years, show up for Morning Prayer during October to move beyond words alone as we exercise this spiritual discipline that is accessible to all.
We offer you a warm welcome, and as is our practice, we remember that the land on which we meet is, was, and always will be native land. We acknowledge those indigenous tribes to Oklahoma: the Wichitas, Caddos, Plains Apaches, and the Quapaws, as the original custodians of the land in this place. We grieve the violence done to native language, culture, and personhood, and seek to honor the sovereignty and dignity of native peoples.
We offer you a warm welcome, and as is our practice, we remember that the land on which we meet is, was, and always will be native land. We acknowledge those indigenous tribes to Oklahoma: the Wichitas, Caddos, Plains Apaches, and the Quapaws, as the original custodians of the land in this place. We grieve the violence done to native language, culture, and personhood, and seek to honor the sovereignty and dignity of native peoples.
Here We Open Our Hearts
Welcome, friends, to our second Sunday of Praying in Color. Today we will be using this spiritual practice to bring our despair and our gratitude to God.
Whether you are in the sanctuary or at home, let us begin by making sure we have the supplies we need, which includes pen, paper, and color pencils, crayons, or markers. Once we have what we need, let us find ourselves in this moment, putting aside our to-do lists, so that we can cultivate our spirituality with intention. Remember: your whole self is welcome here.
Whether you are in the sanctuary or at home, let us begin by making sure we have the supplies we need, which includes pen, paper, and color pencils, crayons, or markers. Once we have what we need, let us find ourselves in this moment, putting aside our to-do lists, so that we can cultivate our spirituality with intention. Remember: your whole self is welcome here.
Stillness
In this moment, we invite you into silent prayer, meditation, and further contemplation.
Praying in Color: To-Do List Prayers
Rev. Sheridan Irick
Benediction
As you go out into the remainder of the day, may you carry the still, small voice of the Divine within you. May your hearts be filled with peace, your hands moved by compassion, and your steps guided by love. Go in peace. Amen.