Nicole Walters

Contemplation isn’t just a solitary practice—it flourishes in community. From the desert fathers to today’s congregations, Christians have discovered that shared silence, prayer, and companionship sustain the journey. My research found that when churches wove contemplative rhythms into worship and small groups, people grew in resilience, compassion, and faith. Alone we falter, but together we are formed into Christ’s likeness.

Anglican worship carries a rhythm of Scripture, sacrament, and silence that slows us down and draws us into God’s presence. Far from empty ritual, the Prayer Book and Eucharist train us in attentiveness, rooting us in a contemplative way of life. In an age of distraction, Anglican identity offers not more activity but deeper union with Christ, a countercultural path of presence, peace, and renewal.

Church of the Nativity - Fayetteville, GA August 31, 2025 12th Sunday After Pentecost Every time I open the gospels, I love to see how...