It is important to make the prayer-space as harmonious as you can. Participants may sit in a circle or facing toward a focal point. A place of prayer can be made welcoming with very little - a cross, an open Bible, some candles, icons, and flowers.

The lighting should be subdued, not glaring. A carpet might be placed in the centre for those who wish to pray while kneeling or sitting on the ground; chairs or benches should also be available around the edges for those who may prefer to sit on them.

Leading the prayer is a service to others. It entails preparing the prayer and making sure it goes forward in a way that allows everyone to remain focused on the essential, with no distractions.

Once the prayer has begun, there should be no technical announcements or explanations that interrupt the flow.

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