Some Disparaging Words About Prayer

Rev. Justin M. McCrearySunday, October 6th, 2024Prayer and spirituality often go hand in hand. Prayer is an opportunity for deep listening and introspection. It connects us to something larger than ourselves and gives us the opportunity to reflect on days past, assessing the good and forgiving the bad. But if you are like me, your association with prayer has not always been so positive. Like many who have experienced religious trauma, when I became a UU, I had to relearn how to pray. This is that story.