Yoga ministry stretches beyond church walls

A simple yoga class at a Florida church is transforming lives in unexpected ways.

At First Church Fort Pierce, a United Methodist Congregation, participants — most over 60 — are finding strength, balance and renewed hope, even while facing health challenges like Parkinson’s disease.

Led by longtime instructor Mary Weden, First Church Yoga has become more than exercise, creating a welcoming community that gives back through donations and service projects.

What started as a search for studio space has grown into a powerful ministry of healing, connection and generosity. Lilla Marigza reports for UM News.

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Find out more about Mary’s yoga classes at First Church Fort Pierce.

You can fill out an online form to join First Church Yoga on Zoom.

Marigza is a multimedia producer for UM News. Contact her at (615) 742-5470 or newsdesk@umnews.org. To read more United Methodist news, subscribe to the free UM News Digest.

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