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Prayer

You can offer a prayer concern during worship, fill out a prayer request form during worship (these are located in the pocket in the pews), pray with your Sunday School or other small group, request a time of prayer with our pastor, and/or email our Prayer Chain or call the church office (913-649-9040). The prayer chain is a group of people who receive emails regarding prayer requests; the purpose is to surround those in need of pray with as many prayers as possible.

Hospital & Home Visits

Care and support from your church family doesn’t stop at the church’s doors—it extends throughout the community. Our Pastor and others regularly visit residents of elder care homes, those who are home bound (even if temporarily while recovering from an illness/injury), those in the hospital, rehabilitation, etc. Contact the church office at 913-649-9040 if you would like to schedule a visit. The pastor can bring you Holy Communion; just let us know. If you should be in the hospital, please contact us ASAP to let us know where you are, since it is difficult at times to “find people” due to privacy laws.

Prayer Shawls

Prayer and love of knitting or crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace and also to celebrate joyous occasions or events.  Many blessings are knitted into every shawl. The one knitting (or crocheting) begins each shawl with a prayer for the recipient and continues praying throughout the creation of the shawl.  The shawls have been described as “Hugs from God. Please let us know if you or someone you know would be blessed by a Prayer Shawl.  These “Hugs from God” are available to anyone in our community (non-members).

Memorials

Want to give to the church to honor a loved one? Memorials given to Indian Heights UMC are always appreciated. As you give in honor of your loved one, you are welcome to designate your donation for general church use or for a special project. Leaving money to Indian Heights as part of one’s will/trust is a gift that continues your faith legacy and blesses the church. If you would like more information about this contact us.

Finding Peace

Walking our Labyrinth

Discover peace and spiritual direction when you walk the labyrinth.

Labyrinths have been used for centuries. Their origin is unknown but the first indications of labyrinths date as far back as 4,500 years ago. Interest in labyrinths has revived in the last twenty-five years. The labyrinth is a way of: connecting to God, centering oneself, and focusing one’s mind in prayer. Turning left and right reinforces an integration of the left and right brain, bringing balance and help in calming, clarifying, and focusing.

Our Labyrinth and Prayer Gardens were constructed in 2004 with the purpose of offering an alternative tool for spiritual growth for both our congregation and our community. Our labyrinth is a custom designed, seven-circuit pattern, based on the classic Cretan Labyrinth. Pavers and crushed granite provide a steady footing. Because of its size and unique pattern, a person can complete their walk in approximately thirty minutes and still have a deeply satisfying experience. Of course, you may stay as long as you like and take as much time as you need.

Walking the labyrinth is a sacred activity and is not to be rushed. We encourage you to first prepare yourself for your walk by spending some time in quiet reflection in one of our two prayer gardens. Conscious and mindful preparation often leads to a deeper, more transformative experience.

The Butterfly Prayer Garden lies to the immediate north of the labyrinth entrance. The Shade Prayer Garden is nestled just to the south, under the protective boughs of a majestic cedar tree. Each garden was designed to provide a uniquely pleasant environment as you prepare for your walk. We invite you to visit our Labyrinth and Prayer Gardens. You are welcome at any time. Our Labyrinth is open to the public and is open 24/7/365.

Please remember that our labyrinth is an extension of our church. It is a sacred site. We ask that you treat it with reverent respect and leave it in the same pristine condition as you found it. Walking a labyrinth is a journey of faith. We wish you traveling mercies and God’s blessings. Welcome to our labyrinth. It was created for you.

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