Practicing Our Faith: Prayer Walking with Kyrah Hitz

We’ve launched a new series as a spin-off of Stories Among Us with a focused theme: Practicing Our Faith. This series will highlight voices from within our community, sharing how each of us embodies spiritual practices in everyday life. Spiritual Practices are concrete activities to engage in to open ourselves to the transforming presence of God. Our Embodiment Sundays will offer guided ways to step into the practice together.

Spiritual Practice Definition: Prayer Walking

Prayer Walking is the practice of praying while walking and intentionally being present with God in a specific place. As we move through a neighborhood, street, or community space, we keep our eyes open to what God is doing, allowing what we see and experience to shape our prayers. Rather than focusing only on our own needs, prayer walking invites us to join God’s care and concern for the people and places around us. It is a way of paying attention, listening for the Spirit’s leading, and praying with greater awareness right where we are.

Kyrah Nitz is an Elementary Education student at the University of Northern Iowa. She is currently the Children’s Ministry Coordinator here at Wellington Heights Community Church and loves working with children and families. Kyrah grew up in Cedar Rapids and Marion and now lives in Independence, IA. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and cooking.