SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
Prayer List
If you would like to be added to Advent’s prayer list, please click here to contact Pastor Alena or email adventwestminster@gmail.com. You can also call the office at 303-428-7501 and talk to Cindy or leave a message.
Serenity Prayer
Many people use the “Serenity Prayer” as a method of centering prayer or to calm themselves in times of stress.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Labyrinth
The Labyrinth at Advent, located on the north side of the building, can be used for personal prayer and reflection by anyone, anytime. There are benches around the perimeter for anyone to use. Learn more about the Labyrinth here.
Can’t get to Advent now? You can also click here for a Virtual Labyrinth.
Helpful Resources
- Daily Bible Reading – from the ELCA
- Centering Prayer mobile app
- Bible Gateway – a searchable online Bible with 150 versions and 50 languages.
- Gather Magazine – ELCA women’s magazine, subscription required.
- Living Lutheran Magazine
- BoldCafe – young adult e-zine about vocation, faith, relations and more.
- ELCA Blog
- ELCA YouTube Channel
- Contemplative Outreach, Ltd – a spiritual network of individuals and small faith communities committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel.
- Center for Action and Contemplation – Founded by Richard Rohr in 1987, our work is rooted in a long tradition of Christian contemplation but presented in ways that meet people where they are today. Whether through teachings, practices, or community engagement, our goal is to help people live out this wisdom in practical ways—so that they become instruments of love, peacemaking, and positive change in the world.
Resources for Children, Teens & Their Families
- Unbridled Prayers – Prayers for caregivers of young children, school-age children, and teens. Also avaialable as a mobile app.
- Sacred Storytime with Pastor Priscilla – a podcast for progressive Christian families.
- BoldCafe – young adult e-zine about vocation, faith, relations and more.
Other Resources
- Social Advocacy in the ELCA
- Lutheran World Federation
- World Council of Churches
- Lutheran Family Services – Rocky Mountains
- Lutheran World Relief
- Thrivent
Recommended Podcasts
- Henri Nouwen, Now & Then Podcast – Interviews and discussion related to the writings and thoughts of the theologian Henri Nouwen.
- Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast – A podcast for both the curious meditator and long-time practitioner of Centering Prayer.
- Sacred Storytime with Pastor Priscilla – A podcast for progressive Christian families.