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RAPHA — A Course in Contemplative Healing Prayer

Updated onOctober 22, 2019

Learn the rhythms of grace

Rapha (the Hebrew word to heal) is a seven-month course in contemplative healing prayer. It consists of three retreats and four (4) six-week sessions. The course begins September 2019 and concludes April 2020. Participants are required to read selected books and articles, journal, write reflection papers, meet with a healing prayer minister and pray for and with each other.

Participants will be introduced to these topics: listening, the four types of healing, discernment, prayer, the Holy Spirit, spiritual disciplines, trauma, generational trauma, systemic trauma, forgiveness, anger, shame, guilt, grief and loss, epigenetics, moral injury, resilience and resistance.

Co-leaders: Rev. Dr. Paula Owens Parker and Dr. Sandy Gramling

Cost: $975. (Scholarships available upon request)Ā  Space is limited.

To apply, please contact DeBorah Cannady at 804-783-7903, ext.14

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  • About us
    • Mission
      • Prayer
      • Hospitality
      • Racial Healing
      • Spiritual Development
    • Community
      • Current Residents & Staff
      • Open Positions
      • Full-Time Residency
      • Richmond Hill Sojourn
    • History
    • Facilities
  • Prayer & Worship
    • Daily Prayer
    • Community Worship & Meals
    • Metro Richmond at Prayer
    • Ministry of Spiritual Direction
    • Centering Prayer
  • Retreats
    • Personal Retreats
    • Organized Retreats
    • Group Retreats and Events
    • Attending a Retreat
  • Programs & Schools
    • Armstrong Leadership Program
    • The Judy Project
    • KOINONIA School of Race & Justice
    • Micah Initiative
    • Ministry of Spiritual Direction
    • RUAH School of Spiritual Guidance
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Visit Us
    • Latest News
    • Events
    • Newsletter
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    • Calendar
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