St. John the Divine | Houston, TX
Awaken: The Acts of God
A Season of Awakening
This fall, we invite you to journey through the Book of Acts during Awaken: The Acts of God. Through worship, prayer, a 40-day devotional, Sunday teaching, small groups, and the Awaken Weekend, we'll ask the Holy Spirit to renew us as he renewed the early Church. One of the great themes of Acts is that God renews his people before he sends them into the world. We hope you'll join us as we seek his renewing work in our lives and in the life of our parish.
Experience Awaken in one or more of these ways:
Acts: Church Drama
The Church Given to the Spirit
Awaken '26
Prepare Your Heart, Soul & Mind
August 9 – September 17
40 Days of Prayer Devotional
Journey together through 40 Days of Prayer. This devotional series, written by parishioner Susannah Webb, includes daily Scripture and prayers, reflections, and actions you can participate in this fall. Printed copies of the devotional will be available on Sundays, or you can sign up to receive the devotions online.
Dates TBD
Personal Prayer Time with Jeanne McDowall
Last year's participants described their time praying with JeanneSign up available on August 5.
Weekdays at noon, August 10 – September 17
Weekday Prayer in the Chapel
All are invited to join Jeanne McDowall who will lead weekday corporate prayer at noon in the Chapel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Awaken is our parish-wide invitation to seek a fresh work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our church. Throughout the fall, we'll explore the Book of Acts together through worship, a devotional, Sunday teaching, small groups, and a special Awaken Weekend.
Not at all. While the different opportunities are designed to complement one another, you can participate in whatever fits your schedule. Whether you join a small group, attend Sunday classes, come to Awaken Weekend, or simply use the devotional, we hope you'll encounter God in a meaningful way.
A great place to begin is with the Awaken devotional, then choose one or more ways to continue the journey: join a small group, attend the Sunday morning teaching series, participate in the Awaken Weekend, or invite a friend to worship.
Acts: Church Drama is a discussion-based small group experience that helps you reflect on Scripture and build relationships with others.
The Church Given to the Spirit is a Sunday morning teaching series that explores the theology and message of Acts through biblical instruction.
Many people will participate in both, but you're welcome to choose either one.
This season is designed to help us encounter the Holy Spirit in different ways. We learn through worship, personal reflection, Scripture study, conversation, and prayer. Awaken invites each person to engage in the ways that best fit their life and schedule.
Our Awaken Weekend is the spiritual centerpiece of the season. Through worship, teaching, prayer, and fellowship, we'll gather as a parish to ask God to renew us, deepen our faith, and empower us for his mission.
Absolutely. Whether you've been here for years or you're visiting for the first time, Awaken is designed for everyone. We'd love for you to join us at any point in the journey.
Not at all. Whether you're reading Acts for the first time or have studied it for years, there is a place for you. Every opportunity is designed to help people grow, regardless of where they are in their faith journey.
Awaken opportunities are free.
Please register in advance for a small group and the Awaken Weekend.