Mondays During Lent, Sanctuary, noon – 12:45 p.m.
Lectio Divina, led by Ann Smith
Lectio Divina, which means sacred reading, is an ancient way of reading Scripture that invites you to read a text slowly, savoring the words, listening for a word or phrase that speaks to you. Rather than analyzing a text, lectio divina is a practice of allowing a text to shape you. Each week we’ll practice lectio divina with texts for the Lenten season. Feel free to drop in for any or all of the weeks.
Tuesdays during Lent, in Sanctuary, 12 p.m.
Centering Prayer, led by Rev. Wil Posey
Centering Prayer is a silent, contemplative prayer practice that welcomes God’s presence and action within. While Centering Prayer has been around for centuries, it is not well known in many Protestant circles today. Lent is a perfect time of year to explore ways of connecting with God, including potentially new ways such as Centering Prayer. Join us every time or as often as you can to join community of prayer and practice.
Wednesdays: Small Group Bible Study
Facilitated by Randy Allman , Wednesday 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall focuses on the book of Genesis. All are welcome to join us.
Wednesdays, Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 at Cherokee County Arts Council, downtown Murphy.
Art and Soul, led by Rev. Sue Corley
A contemplative art experience exploring themes such as wilderness, self-reflection, and compassion. Using visual art and writing prompts, we will take time to breathe, contemplate, and create. No art background required. Materials provided.
Hurlburt-Johnson (Homeless Shelter)
February is our church’s month to make special contributions: powdered and liquid laundry detergent , toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, windex, all-purpose cleaner, toilet cleaner, trash bags. Food items always welcome. Drop off your contributions on the pew outside the church office.
Soul Table
For the first quarter of 2026, this ministry of a free, shared meal from 11:30-1:00 p.m. on Thursdays has expanded to a weekly schedule. Help is always appreciated. Please contact Diane or Cobby Barfield, Sarah June Ely- McCollum, or Grant Corrigan. See newsletter.
Image credits: Genesis Bible, David Hensen; Gutenberg Bible (Centering Prayer) — NYC Wanderer (Kevin Eng) – originally posted to Flickr as Gutenberg Bible, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9914015 licensed by Creative Commons 2.0.