The Upper Room (Devotional and Ministry Organization)

For other uses, see Upper Room (disambiguation).
The Upper Room
Parent companyDiscipleship Ministries
Founded1935
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationNashville, Tennessee
Publication typesMagazines, books
Nonfiction topicsChristianity
Official websitewww.upperroom.org
The Upper Room Chapel

The Upper Room is a Christian organization that publishes books and magazines and that produces programs to support the spiritual life of Christians around the world. The Upper Room is best known for The Upper Room daily devotional, which is published in 35 languages and is available in more than 100 countries.[1] Other publications include devozine for teens and Pockets for children.[2][3] Programs include The Walk to Emmaus and The Academy for Spiritual Formation.[4][5]

The Upper Room has a chapel, which features a nearly life-size woodcarving of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Services are held in the chapel each Wednesday.[6] Attached to the chapel is the Christian Art Museum, which has a permanent display, reflecting the global ministry of The Upper Room.[7]

The Upper Room has its roots in The United Methodist Church, but its offerings are ecumenical and global. Its vision is "to foster an international community of people and congregations who are seeking God, building a vision of new life in Christ, nurturing one another by sharing experiences of God's love and guidance, and encouraging one another in Christian action to transform the world."[8]

  1. ^ "The Upper Room". The Upper Room. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  2. ^ "The Upper Room". The Upper Room. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  3. ^ "The Upper Room". The Upper Room. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  4. ^ "Home - Walk to Emmaus". emmaus.upperroom.org. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  5. ^ uracademy. "Home". Academy for Spiritual Formation. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  6. ^ "Welcome - Chapel". chapel.upperroom.org. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  7. ^ "Welcome - Chapel". chapel.upperroom.org. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  8. ^ "The Upper Room". The Upper Room. Retrieved 2019-03-25.