Many of us, especially as we age, experience chronic pain – not debilitating but significant enough to require daily management. While often the pain is physical (e.g., from arthritis), sometimes the pain can be emotional (e.g. from an unreconciled relationship). I’ve been in discussions about possible remedies – medicines, physical practices, etc. – but I haven’t read or shared much about the spiritual side of dealing with pain. Some of us may want to “pray it away” (as did Paul!), but for others, that approach doesn’t fully address the day-to-day spiritual struggle that chronic pain can cause.

If you’ve experienced this sort of pain – or know someone who has and want to understand more – and have questions or ideas about what a stronger spiritual life might look like during this season, we invite you into a conversation. The focus will not be on remedies for the pain but what does God’s abundant life look like when we are hurting.

This conversation will be led by JoAnn Morse