Quite time in the Chapel

Walking the Labyrinth as a tool for contemplation and prayer

Two organized prayer groups respond in prayer to requests. First, the Prayer Group of First Lutheran meets at the church at 6:45 a.m. each Tuesday. Second, an active email prayer chain also shares prayer requests quickly.

Those wishing to have prayers offered on their behalf can make their prayer request known in one of three ways: complete a Prayer Request Card found in the pew racks in the sanctuary, email one of the pastors or parish nurse, or call the church office at 832-8321.

Walk our 40 foot diameter canvas Labyrinth in the gymnasium at selected times of the year. It is available as a tool for prayer and meditation. First Lutheran also helped fund the outdoor labyrinth at Phoenix Park, a city park in Eau Claire.

Daily Devotions

We encourage you to have an active prayer life and to practice the spiritual discipline of daily devotions.  To assist in nourishing your faith, we suggest you utilize one or more of the following prayer resources:

• Spiritual Center of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America— posts daily Bible readings for contemplation and prayer and provides a variety of resources for devotions, discipleship, and faith.
• Pastor Kerry Nelson— posts daily devotions that have become meaningful to many.  Pastor Nelson lives in Houston, Texas.
• Pastor Dick Williams— posts a daily devotion entitled Early Word for Today.  Pastor Williams is from Akron, Ohio. 
• Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota— posts a daily devotion entitled, God Pause.
• Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa— posts a Sermon of the Week that is an excellent resource for reflection and prayer.
• Mosaic Television— a production of the ELCA. To learn about faith, the work of the church, and topics of special interest, access Mosaic Television, select which video you wish to view, and click on “view this video.”