What is Healing Pathways?
Healing pathways is a process of loving cooperation with the Holy Spirit.
It is a way for individuals to act as vessels or channels for the flow of universal
energy. The healing power comes from God.
Healing Touch
The body is an energy system. Healing touch influences this system, thus affecting
one's physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and healing. It is a process
guided by God to restore wholeness and balance of body, mind, and spirit.
How is it given?
The person receiving healing touch is in charge of his or her own healing process.
We honour strict confidentiality. For your own comfort you lay on a massage table
fully clothed except for your shoes. Your head and knees rest on pillows. Prayers
are said to invite God's presence into our minds and bodies, allowing God's healing
energy to flow through. The person receiving healing touch will be asked to relax
and try to be in a peaceful state. Not only will you feel peaceful but also
supported with love.
What might you feel?
Some people feel tingling in some areas of their body or a temperature change,
( usually heat ) as the energy flows through them. You may see colors or images.
Occasionally a forgotten emotion will emerge. This usually occurs when you are
ready to deal with an unrecognized past or present event.
Holistic Care
Healing pathways is not a substitute for medical care. It is not necessarily a
cure. It is another type of holistic care and serves to compliment traditional
medicine. It can assist you in managing stress, relieving pain, speeding tissue
and bone healing, strengthening the immune system, and promoting relaxation.
Who gives Healing Touch?
The Healing pathways group are part of Northminster United Church's caring outreach
to the congregation and greater community under the Pastoral Care Division. All people
offering healing touch at Northminster have completed at least Phase 1 of the Healing
Pathway program under the leadership of qualified instructors trained at the United
Church of Canada's Naramata Center.
When do we meet?
The healing pathway group meets every Monday evening at 7:30 pm. For more information or
for appointments please call Helen Thresher at 403-274-0379.
Christ's ministry emphasizes healing in individuals, relationships and communities.
Interest in reclaiming the church's healing ministry continues to grow in our congregation.
Prayer Chain
Our prayer chain is a group of persons who
convenant together to make intercession for emergent needs
within a congregation or community. Each member receiving
a notice of request from a leader and passes the request(s)
to the next.
Commune- I- Care
Caller's phone members and adherents three
times per year to maintain contact and communication. Pastoral
concerns may be voiced at this time and forwarded on to the
appropriate individual.
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