Precious Lord, we read with fresh awareness the message ofthe Gospel today: “Do not think that I have come to bringpeace to the earth.” Be with the peoples of the world as theylift their voices for racial, economic, and social justice. Beespecially with those who do the heavy lifting to create a morejust and equitable […]
Help us, Eternal God, to remember that each and every one of us is a child of God; Jesus and Judas, George and Derek, black and white, deaf and hearing, blind and seeing, disabled and enabled, islanders and tourists, Jew and Gentile, female and male, old and young. Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? Eternal […]
Dear Lord, We pray together for the whole world as wecelebrate Pentecost. We ask the light of your Holy Spirit to guide us in our timeof uncertainty. Bless the clergy and churches, in their service to our world inneed of your comfort and reassurance. Let us not hold fear,not feel divided, but gathered together toward […]
Dearest Lord, in you we have taken refuge. Hold us, the peoples of the world, in your loving wisdom as we confront a common challenge in the corona virus. We depend on your guidance during these uncertain times. We will not let our hearts be troubled. We believe in God. Dearest Lord, your church is […]
Lord of heaven and earth, we give thanks for the leaders of our church, Michael, Greg, Berto and Hugh as they guide us through these uncharted waters so we may still fulfil your mission. Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer, nor withheld his love from me. Lord of heaven and earth, we […]
Hear our gratitude, oh Holy One, for the abundant blessings that you bring us through our church and our Orcas Community. Hear our heartfelt prayers and thanksgivings for our beloved Berto and Hugh. May they be free from harm; may all their loved ones know the peace that only you can bring. Praise to you, […]
Dear Lord, Creator of all, in our sleeping and in our waking, you are God. To you our hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid. We long for your peace and assurance in these times of illness and fear, throughout the world. We are united in many ways. Let […]
Precious Lord, you are our light and our salvation in this hour of gloom. Be with the peoples of the world as we isolate together during the pandemic. Bring healing to our bodies, minds, and souls. Teach us to find community in our common need for hope. In Christ we pray. Precious Lord, you are […]
Lector: Risen Lord, we give thanks for our Presiding Bishop Michael, our Bishop Greg, our priests Berto and Hugh who inspire us to believe rather than doubt, providing us strength and courage to face this pandemic and help our neighbors cope. Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you. Risen Lord, we know […]
Dear Lord: Somewhere the bells ring, rejoicing in your resurrection. Angelic voices soar as never before—the gates of righteousness are open! Death is an illusion, true life is eternal. We celebrate your return from the dead. You have been humiliated, journeyed to the darkest caverns, and returned to earth to tell all that death—no matter […]