Front cover of A Way of Prayer, featuring a book displayed upright against a rustic wooden background.

What if someone who wasn't sure about God came to Koinonia?

Clare isn't looking for faith. She's looking for a place to volunteer.

What she finds instead is a community shaped by prayer.

Through the eyes of a skeptical visitor, A Way of Prayer introduces readers to the rhythms that have sustained Koinonia Farm for decades: prayer bells, chapel, shared meals, gathered worship, silence, song, work, service, and hospitality.

Part story and part reflection, this short booklet explores why prayer remains at the heart of Koinonia's life and how a community rooted in prayer seeks to practice love, hospitality, service, and reconciliation in everyday life.

Whether you pray daily, struggle to pray, or aren't sure what you believe, A Way of Prayer offers a glimpse into the spiritual practices that continue to shape Koinonia Farm—and into a community that seeks to welcome all.

Details:

  • Paperback
  • 24 pages
  • First in the Short Writings from Koinonia series

Also available:

  • eBook
  • Spanish edition

A Way of Prayer

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Dianne Poole
A Way of Prayer

This booklet was helpful even after my commitment to become a CSASer -- and before I actually arrived in Americus for a two-month visit. I, too, purchased an extra copy to share with my family. Thank you! I look forward to future pamphlets.

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Lenore Baeli Wang
A Way of Prayer

This too-short book takes readers immediately into daily life at Koinonia Farm from the perspective of an “outsider.” This is appropriate for an introduction to the place for someone who has not yet been. There is just enough information to sense what the daily rhythms are like—peaceful, community-centered, prayerful, loving, respectful, joyful—with an added enticement to “come and see.” Read it, then experience your desire to go see!

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Hartmut Fege
A Way Of Prayer

Initially I ordered one copy for my self and then ordered several more for friends and family. Rather than explain what Koinonia is about, I give them the Way of Prayer.

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S. Christine Wiltrakis
A Way of Prayer

It is a small book. It's title has a simplicity about it. Yet I found "A Way of Prayer" an enjoyable and wise adventure as I journeyed with Clare ! She visits Koinonia with cautious curiosity about the daily rhythm of this community of women and men whose warm hospitality and invitational welcome have some special connection to the bell that rings at 10 AM, 3 PM and 8 PM.
I encourage seekers to join me in following Clare through her brief stay at Koinonia Farms. You will receive such a gentle introduction to the place of prayer in life. Better yet, come and experience this for yourself!

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Paul Dowsey
Clare

The story unfolds very believable, and ends believable.
That is, Clare ends the visit still with doubts, but with a better handle on life.
Just like me.
Will look forward to future editions.