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HOW TO REQUEST PRAYER SUPPORT
FROM A PRAYER CHAPLAIN
PRAYER CHAPLAINS ARE AVAILABLE TO PRAY
WITH EVERYONE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS
- Chaplains can be identified by the purple “Prayer Chaplain” nametags they wear
- Before each service a Chaplain will pray with you and can be found standing by the Prayer Corner to your right at the rear of the Sanctuary
- After each service Chaplains will be in the front of the Sanctuary
and by the Prayer Corner, ready and waiting to pray with you
ANYONE MAY CALL OUR CHAPLAIN PRAYER LINE
703-281-1308
- Anyone desiring prayer support from a Chaplain may call our Chaplain Prayer Line and leave a prayer request at any time (24 hours a day)
- Leave your name and telephone number - Our goal is to return your call within 24 hours – (We will hold you and others in prayer but will only call the person who leaves the request)
- If you do not want someone to return your call, you may simply state your prayer request and know that a chaplain will hold your request in prayer
MEMBERS OF UNITY OF FAIRFAX MAY REQUEST A MONTHLY CARE CALL FROM A PRAYER CHAPLAIN
- Members of Unity of Fairfax may request a monthly care call from a Chaplain by completing the request form found on the Prayer Table in the Atrium Hall and placing it in the Chaplain Request Container beside these forms.
- A Chaplain will be assigned to contact you on a monthly basis to pray with you, to give thanks for the good in your life, and to affirm the Christ in you and all around you.
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WHAT CAN I EXPECT OF A UNITY OF FAIRFAX PRAYER CHAPLAIN?
OUR PRAYER CHAPLAINS WILL
- Hold a sacred, prayerful consciousness
- Listen lovingly to your prayer request
- Pray from the heart, knowing the Christ within does the work
- Release your request to God, knowing the healing, loving, peaceful power of Spirit is present at all times, in all situations
- Hold your prayer request in confidence
- Provide information, when asked, on resources for counseling or other assistance
OUR PRAYER CHAPLAINS WILL NOT
- Counsel or advise
- Fulfill the role of a personal confidante
- Discuss your prayer request with others
- Make judgments about information shared with them
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A UNITY OF FAIRFAX PRAYER CHAPLAIN?
IF THIS SEEMS RIGHT FOR YOU, PLEASE REVIEW THE INFORMATION BELOW AND CONTACT:
REV. JANE ST. JOHN, PASTORAL CARE MINISTER
OR
ANITA HARTLEY, CHAPLAIN COORDINATOR
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME
A PRAYER CHAPLAIN CANDIDATE:
- Be a voting member of Unity of Fairfax
- Understand and demonstrate Unity principles in day-to-day activities
- Be an active participant in the Unity of Fairfax community
- Complete a Unity Basics class and a Unity Prayer class within the past two (2) years
PROCESS TO BECOME A PRAYER CHAPLAIN
- Preliminary interviews will begin in January for those interested in participating in the Chaplain Training program to begin in February.
- Candidates will be required to participate in scheduled training sessions that will include one weekend retreat. (More training will be provided for new candidates than for returning Chaplains)
- At the completion of the training program, 2nd interviews will be conducted to determine each candidate’s ability, commitment and preparedness to serve as a Prayer Chaplain
- A service of dedication will be held in June to recognize those who will serve during the coming year
THOSE WHO SERVE AS PRAYER CHAPLAINS
ARE ASKED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING COMMITMENT:
PRAYER CHAPLAIN COMMITMENT
I commit to my own spiritual growth through a daily spiritual journey based on love, faith, prayer, and gratitude.
I commit to actively practice Unity Principles and Beliefs in my daily life.
I commit to expand my conscious expression of Unity Principles through class work, reading, discussion and prayer
I commit to an active prayer life, both for myself and with others, as I hold a spiritual space of possibility, knowing and trusting that God is in charge.
I commit to express the desire and ability to actively listen to others and attune to their deepest meaning.
I commit to support the spiritual growth of others through listening and honoring their individuality.
I commit to having and demonstrating a genuine interest in the well being of congregants and other Chaplains.
I commit to be present for scheduled Chaplain activities on time, prepared and ready to participate in a wholehearted way.
I commit to hold all that I hear in strict confidence.
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AFFIRMATION AND BLESSING FOR ALL
The light of Christ within me
shines brightly in all creation.
The light of Christ envelops our world.
The love of Christ within me
pours forth through the hearts of all creation.
The love of Christ enfolds our world.
The peace of Christ within me
moves calmly through all creation.
The peace of Christ fills our world.
The healing wisdom of Christ within me
heals and protects all creation.
The healing wisdom of Christ heals our world.
Thank you God, Amen
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