
2025 Lenten Book Study: “Healing in the Landscape of Prayer”
St Stephen’s, East Haddam is joining with other Episcopal Churches around the Southeast Region of CT
In a FOUR part Zoom book study for lent offered by the Rev. Rachel Thomas and The Rev Dn. Ron Steed
We will gather each Wednesday, starting on 3/12 on Zoom from 6:30-8pm
There are also two in-person gatherings offered to practice praying together.
**note this is not St Stephen’s usual zoom room**
Zoom Meeting ID: 895 4167 8946
Passcode: 434239
or click below to join | Questions? email Rev Erin or Rachel Thomas at rwthomas55@att.net
Description of the Book

“Healing in the Landscape of Prayer” is an account of the author’s training and experience in parish healing ministry, along with history, practical advice, and guidance. For Christians, the ministry of healing prayer goes back to our deepest roots, to Jesus of Nazareth, who cared for those suffering in body and in spirit. As his followers, we are challenged—and empowered—to do the same. Members of mainline Christian denominations, however, may be skeptical about this ministry, as author Avery Brooke was at first. She tells the surprising story of healing prayer in her own life and that of her church in Connecticut. With clarity and thoroughness, she traces the history of healing prayer, examining it as part of the larger “landscape of prayer.” This book provides a foundation—and a wealth of practical information—for clergy and lay people to explore healing prayer in their own lives and parishes.
Wed. 3/19 — Zoom: Chapters 3 & 4
We continue our discussion with Chapter 3 and 4 — The Landscape of Prayer: healing in the context of prayer; and Developing a Healing Ministry: healing in a mainline parish.
Sat. 3/22 — In-Person at St. Andrew’s, Madison (optional)
There are two in-person gatherings from 9am – noon to allow time to experience and practice healing prayer in a group setting. You may attend just one, or both.
Wed. 3/26 — Zoom: Chapters 5 & 6
We continue our discussion with Chapters 5 and 6 — Inner Healing: healing of the spirit and psyche; and Build This House on Rock: New Age spirituality and Christian healing.
Wed. 4/2 — Zoom Chapter 7 & Epilogue
We continue our discussion with Chapter 7 and the Epilogue — Exorcism and Deliverance: dealing with evil; and Healing the World: healing our church, our culture, and our civilization.