Prayer Valued in Worship

Brighton First is a community that values prayer. We believe that prayer is a primary way that we grow in relationship with God and experience God’s grace. On Sunday morning, people in worship are invited to complete Prayer Cards. Their concerns are lifted in prayer by clergy and/or our praying community. Prayer Quilts, created by our Prayers and Squares Quilt Ministry are tangible evidence of prayer. Worshipers are invited to tie knots in each quilt as they offer prayer for the quilt recipient. 

Words spoken in prayer during worship have traditionally been called “liturgy” which means “the work of the people.” We are very blessed at Brighton First that our worship prayers are written and offered by persons from the congregation. Each week, our worship hosts work to craft prayers that speak for the community and connect with God.

It is our practice to observe an extended time of silent prayer during worship. By measurement of real time, the silence may last 1 – 2 minutes, but in our sound-filled world, the time may seem longer! As we sit in silence together, we can speak our hearts to God or listen for God’s breath to move. The Holy Spirit is powerfully present when a congregation prays together.

In times of worship let the spoken prayers join our voices before our Lord and Savior. Settle into the time of silent prayer and feel God’s presence.