The Presence Project

Would you like to become more comfortable talking with your children about Jesus?

Would you like to practice noticing how Jesus shows up in your daily life?

In 2025, the Church of St. John the Divine began a pilot project with Vibrant Faith Ministry called the Presence Project. This program helps people practice prayer and was originally designed to help parents of young children grow in their faith. We have discovered, however, that anyone can benefit from this short program!

How does it work?

1. Sign up.
2. You will be assigned to a trio made up of you, a host (staff or lay leaders from our church who have been trained in this program), and a fellow participant.
3. The three of you will schedule six 30-minute Zoom calls.

During each call, you will practice praying together and talking about your faith, guided by a host. No homework or preparation required.

Our hope is that you will come away with two new friends and a meaningful time spent listening to Jesus and practicing prayer together. If you feel too busy for prayer or unsure about joining a small group, this is a simple, supportive way to begin practicing prayer with others.