Intercessor:  Dear Lord, We come to you in prayer among the swift and frightening changes in the world. In this special time of Lent, we open our hearts to your spirit of transformation. Bless our precious Emmanuel Church, the hands and hearts who serve our island community, our beloved priest Fr. Berto, Fr. Hugh, Bishop […]

Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God, for the Lord our God is the Holy One. Placing our hope in God, offering ourselves to God, let us pray, “Shine in our hearts, Lord Jesus, and transform our lives.”  Almighty God, as we turn our gaze toward our Lenten journey, strengthen us to bear our […]

Eternal God, we give thanks for your Church and for our leaders, Michael, Greg, Berto and Hugh. May they remind us that you said “Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you.” We commit our way to the Lord and put our trust in You. Eternal God, we give thanks for […]

Intercessor:   Oh Nameless Mystery, called by Thousands of Names—we thank you for your many gifts.  We are especially grateful for the safe return of Father Berto and for the ongoing service of both Fathers Berto and Hugh.  And we are grateful and ask blessings and prayers for our Bishop Greg and our Presiding Bishop […]

Dear God, we pray with gratitude for the constant light of your love.  We pray for the whole world, in these times of turmoil and violence, for an end to tyranny and terrorism, for the fleeing refugees from many unsafe nations, for the homeless families, the hungry and suffering children. These struggles are difficult for us to comprehend. We pray for […]

Dearest Lord, in our time, grant your peace to those peoples whose lives have been upended by war, oppression, hunger, and natural disasters Be especially with all migrant peoples as they seek safety for themselves and their children; with the people of Afghanistan, who face famine this winter; and with the Tongan people whose homes […]

We give thanks for our church leaders, Presiding Bishop Michael, Bishop Greg, our priests Berto and Hugh. Just as the heavens declare the glory of God, may they proclaim God’s glory so we can be faithful servants of your mission. Fill us with your Spirit as your joy is our strength. We give thanks for […]

Beloved Christ, This is winter time for the world’s soul.  Grant that we not lose hope, that the health care workers not lose heart, that we remember Julian of Norwich’s assurances that “All Shall be well” … Outside the rain pours, people are losing their homes, dishonesty and factions tear families asunder.  Where now is […]

Dear God, we pray with gratitude for your constant love. Let us each know in our heart, that you love us. You have created us. Thank you for your son Jesus Christ, teaching us how to be in this world in love and service. How priceless is your love, O God. In your light we see light. May […]

Precious Lord, we pray that in this new year, thedignity of human nature will be restored to all peoples, especiallythose fleeing violence and oppression. Our hearts are heavy withtheir sorrow as we pray for a future of safety, shelter, and dignity.In Christ we pray. Precious Lord, happy are they who dwell in your house, whosestrength […]