We’ve all been there. Life hits hard—a sudden health crisis, a relationship unraveling, financial catastrophe. There’s no shortage of ways life can spiral out of control. And when it does, what do we do?

For many in our tradition, these moments become a turning point—a time to look up and start Talking to the Sky. Praying. Pleading for help, clarity, or just a little hope.

But what happens if your spiritual journey doesn’t include a Superbeing in the sky? What if the idea of a God who intervenes doesn’t resonate with you? What if you’ve tried prayer before, only to feel like it didn’t work—especially in those “if prayer ever works, it would be now” moments?

What if your spiritual path is one where the concept of God doesn’t fit at all? Can prayer mean anything for someone who identifies as atheist?

This series, we’re diving deep into the vast and varied landscape of prayer within our tradition. We’ll explore the traditional practices, the ancient methods that have been forgotten, and even fresh perspectives that can resonate today.

Because here’s the thing: if we can broaden our understanding of what prayer can be, we believe prayer still has something to offer everyone—yes, even atheists.

Come with an open heart and a curious mind. Let’s rethink, rediscover, and redefine what it means to Talk to the Sky.

Series Ran January 19th - February 23rd, 2025

Select Talks from this Series Below

February 23, 2025

The Practice of Gratitude

Speakers: Jeff JarvisOne Sunday, a while back, I shared the story of Nicholas Winton, the man responsible for saving the lives of 669 children from the horrors of the holocaust. I…

February 16, 2025

When Prayer Meets Real Life: Interview with Gerry Smiley, Double Lung Transplant Survivor

Speakers: Vince Klassen & Gerry Smiley It’s easy to talk about prayer and conceptions of God from a place of health, but what about when you’re on the edge of…

February 9, 2025

New Prayer of Confession

Speaker: Vince Klassen As we expand our understanding of the word prayer, we begin to see it not just as a quiet wish or whispered plea to a superbeing up in…

February 2, 2025

The Hands and Feet of Prayer

Speaker: Vince Klassen As we expand our understanding of the word prayer, we begin to see it not just as a quiet wish or whispered plea to a superbeing up in…

January 26, 2025

Contemplative Space

Speakers: Jeff Jarvis Prayer is often seen as simply making requests to a higher power in the hope that they’ll intervene on our behalf. Last week, we challenged this view…

January 19, 2025

Prayer vs the Wheelchair

Speakers: Vince Klassen This week, we embark on a profound exploration of prayer—a practice that, for many, intertwines deeply with their understanding of God, the existence of suffering, the pursuit…

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