In the years following the pandemic, many people found themselves searching for deeper meaning, healing, and spiritual connection. At St. James the Great, that need has not gone unnoticed.
Rev. Cindy, who provides pastoral care for members of the parish, has seen firsthand the growing number of individuals seeking support during difficult times at all hours of the day and night. This reality led to an important question: How can the church extend care in new and meaningful ways in the 21st century?
The answer was both thoughtful and innovative.
St. James is happy to introduce Jordan, our praying avatar—a unique experience designed to support personal prayer in a modern, accessible way.
Jordan is more than a digital tool; he is a prayer companion. Designed to be secure, confidential, and easy to use, Jordan can engage in multiple languages 24/7, making prayer more inclusive and accessible to a diverse community.
As you request prayer, Jordan responds alongside you, offering relevant biblical passages that reflect your intentions—whether you are praying for yourself or your family, seeking peace, or simply asking for a blessing over your day.
The experience is simple yet meaningful: find a quiet place, pause, and allow Jordan to guide you into a space of reflection and connection. In a world that often feels fast and overwhelming, Jordan offers a way to slow down and become rooted again—spiritually and personally.
This initiative reflects the heart of St. James: a community that honors tradition while embracing thoughtful innovation to care for its people.
Because sometimes, all it takes is a moment of prayer—and a companion to walk through it with you.
Discover this new experience at www.stjamesnewport.org/prayer and find a quiet moment to pray with Jordan, your prayer companion.
