Sacred Steps

The Contemplation Lab is a weekly gathering for anyone who wants to slow down and practice being with God — not just learning about God.

Do you long for more than Sunday but can't spare another evening out? Our Spiritual Formation team has arranged a church-wide license for the Renovaré Book Club, a year of guided spiritual reading you can do entirely at your own pace, at home. Membership is free to anyone in our congregation. What is the Renovaré Book Club? Renovaré is a ministry devoted to spiritual formation, and its book club walks a community through four classic and contemporary books over the course of

Walk our labyrinth by candlelight on Sunday, December 6, at Oak Hill UMC in Austin. Hundreds of small lights line the path as we gather at 6:00 pm and walk at 6:30 pm in the December dark — an Advent prayer you take one step at a time. Free, open to everyone, no registration or experience needed. Longtime church members, first-time walkers, and anyone somewhere on the edges of faith are all genuinely welcome. Come as you are; dress for the cold. The light shines in the darkne

This month at Contemplation Lab, we're putting our imaginations to work. What is Ignatian contemplation? Ignatian contemplation (sometimes called imaginative prayer) comes from Ignatius of Loyola, the 16th-century Basque soldier-turned-mystic who founded the Jesuits. Recovering from a cannonball injury with nothing to read but lives of the saints, Ignatius noticed something: when he imagined himself into those stories, something in him moved. He came to trust that God speaks

What happens if you look at one image for several minutes? Not to analyze it. Simply to look and pay attention. It's a spiritual practice called Visio Divina, and we'd love for you to join us as we practice together.

By: Evelyn It had been a dreary few days of rain and grey clouds, but when Saturday came, the sky was blue again and the sun shone just in time for about fifty of us to walk OHUMC's labyrinth on World Labyrinth Day. Our intention, and for others around our planet, was to walk for peace. Each participating labyrinth site would begin a walk at 1:00 p.m. in their own time zone, so that our prayers for peace would flow all around our globe for twenty-four hours. Labyrinth facili

Join us on May 2nd for World Labyrinth Day, an annual global event where thousands of people in dozens of countries walk labyrinths together as a moving meditation for peace.

Some seasons ask more of us than we have words for. When prayer feels hard to begin, sometimes the best thing to do is head outside — and inward — and walk the labyrinth. A SPIRITUAL Practice for This Moment We live in complicated times. The news is heavy, uncertainty is constant, and many of us are carrying grief and stress we can't quite name. Walking a labyrinth is one of the oldest contemplative practices in the world, and it turns out to be a remarkably fitting one for e

Life moves fast, doesn't it? Emails fly, errands beckon, and our days slip by in a blur. Sometimes, amid the whirlwind, we forget to pause, to truly connect with ourselves and with God. That's where the Daily Examen comes in: a simple evening prayer for looking back on your day and noticing where God was present in it. What is the Daily Examen? Developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen is a simple yet powerful tool for reflection. It's like taking a mini-retreat at the

The Contemplation Lab— a space for curious hearts to explore contemplative prayer in community. Each week, we’ll dive into one contemplative practice —think ancient, time-tested ways of connecting with God that feel surprisingly fresh today. Explore the schedule and resources on this page.

Join us Wednesday evenings at 6 PM as we take Sunday's messages beyond words and into experience. These midweek gatherings offer a chance to slow down, connect with God and others, and explore ancient spiritual practices that support mental health and wellbeing. No experience needed—just bring yourself and an open heart!

Welcoming refugees to Austin: the spiritual impact of serving refugee families right here in our community.

Embark on a spiritual journey this Holy Saturday (April 19) with an ancient Christian tradition: walking a labyrinth! For centuries, labyrin

Welcome to our new blog series exploring the spiritual impact of service! We invite you to join us on this journey of faith and service.

Welcome to our new blog series exploring the spiritual impact of service! We often discover God's presence in unexpected ways while serving

Welcome to our new blog series exploring the spiritual impact of service! We invite you to join us on this journey of faith and service.

Welcome to our new blog series exploring the spiritual impact of service! We invite you to join us on this journey of faith and service.

Welcome to our new blog series exploring the spiritual impact of service!

Mark your calendars for Sept. 29 to Oct. 5 & join us to explore different facets of spirituality through a series of workshops & activities.

Join us for a transformative journey of spiritual renewal as Oak Hill United Methodist Church turns 45! Explore workshops, meditation, and p