Dear Mother, Father, God of Heaven and Earth, We come to you in prayer, each in our own way, with hearts open to your love. We are gathered in your beautiful church, Emmanuel, on this rock by your waters of the Salish Sea.

Lord, we are grateful for the earth, sky, sea, animals, plants and the balance of nature in your interdependent world. Teach us to be conscious and active stewards to preserve your creation.

We are grateful for the gift of your abundant blessings. As we come together in community, we are strengthened by the power of sharing your Love. Lord, we are grateful for this house of worship and our Orcas Island community.

Lord, as we read the lessons of the Bible, we pray for the voices of your churches around the world, may they bring your peace to our world in need.

We pray for all priests, that your will is spoken and those who hear will be inspired to serve others. Bless Gregory, our Bishop, Berto, our Priest, Kate our Priest today and in our hearts, and our Vestry.

May they may be nourished and guided by your Love and Grace.

We pray for your powerful peace in this time of uncertainty, fear and grave concerns. We pray for the people who suffer and struggle, both here and in nations under siege and civil war.

Lord, we are created equally in your sight. We pray for the homeless, hungry, sick, and those living in fear or danger. You are our the answer we are hungry for.

 We ask your peace and healing for the needs of each of us, those known to you, and those we name here:

Lord, you are the healer of our hearts, wounds and fears. Hear our prayer.

We pray for the United States, the elected leaders and the decision makers, and all world leaders, that they may find their own peace, to do your will for others.

Lord, may you guide their hearts and minds and choices, that equality and Human Rights be observed in every land, with freedom from discrimination and persecution.

We pray for those who have passed from our sight, may they be joyful in your kingdom in the company of angels and archangels.

We celebrate their place with you Lord.

Presider: We come to you in prayer Lord, each in our own way. We are grateful for each person here today, in this community of our Holy time together. Lead us in service with our minds, hearts and actions, and bring us the joy of following our Savior and teacher, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.