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Prayer & Spiritual Growth

The Center for Prayer and Spiritual Growth is dedicated to being a safe place where all are welcome to spend quiet time with the Lord and fellow companions. The Center is located at 800 Colonial Avenue next to the church on the corner of Colonial and Raleigh. The over 100 year old home of the Manning family was dedicated as the Center on February 10, 2008. 

In Possessing the Vision (FPC’s 10 year plan) the dream of a place where people can gather for prayer, find a quiet place to meditate on God’s Word, attend a class on Christian disciplines, receive spiritual direction or meet with a small group was birthed. One of the guiding principles of FPC is to be inwardly strong and outwardly focused. The fruit of prayer and Christian discipline strengthens one to stay centered in Christ and able to serve others.

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Christian Growth Opportunities

Finding your Center:

The Center is available to all during the week for prayer and personal retreat.  Please contact Kristine Rand, Director of the Center, for an appointment: kristine@fpcnorfolk.org or call 625-1697, ext. 303.  Kristine is also available to recommend helpful material and to assist you in getting started or going deeper in your devotional life.
 
Morning Aside Retreats:

Join a group of fellow travelers every second Saturday of the month for a morning of peace and quiet.  It is a grand way to break the cycle of busyness and recharge your soul.  You will have a guide who will lead you through exercises with Scripture and give you time to think and pray.
When: Every second Saturday of the month
Where: The Center for Prayer and Spiritual Growth
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Guides: Cheryl Chambers, Robin Cowherd, Frances Dille, Peggy Gatje, Ellen Pearson, Kristine Rand, Jim White
 
Contact information: Kristine Rand at 625-1697 or kristine@fpcnorfolk.org.  Follow her at www.thewayofprayer.com and https://twitter.com/#!/Kristine_Rand.
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