Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Orcas Island is a reconciling, affirming, and inclusive Christian community striving through worship and prayer, study and formation, compassion and service, fellowship and community to welcome all people just as God created you. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, and whether you are single, married, divorced, separated, […]
Because of the baptisms this week, there are no Prayers of the People in the service.
Lector: Dearest Lord, you ask us to be an image of you, crowning us with mercy and loving-kindness. Help us to live in abundant love for our neighbors, near and far. In Christ, we pray. Dearest Lord, you remind us to welcome the weak in faith, but not for the purpose of arguing. Help […]
Eternal God, inspire the leaders of your church to teach us the way of your statutes and give us understanding to keep your law so we may help fulfil your mission. We know Lord that when we gather in your name, you are amongst us. Eternal God, grant the leaders of these United States, the […]
All of our undesignated plate offerings on the first Sunday of each month go to our Rector’s Discretionary (Benevolence) Fund. This Sunday, Fr. Berto has designated that all such offerings will be sent to the EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT HURRICANE HARVEY FUND. Please be generous – both cash and check are welcome! Donations to this […]
Presider: In gratitude for your divine guidance, Beloved Creator of all that is, we come before you now and ask that peace and wisdom fill our hearts just as your radiant being overwhelmed the disciples so many years ago. Lord hear our prayer. Lector: Help us to know the best ways to help others; […]
from The Collegeville Prayer of the Faithful – Years A,B,C Presider: The love of the Lord is eternal. Let us ask the Lord to give us and all people whatever is for our good. Lector: That the Lord will show great kindness to the leaders of the church, and sustain them in their call […]
Precious Lord, what you ask of us is clear — maintain justice and do what is right. Let your ways be known upon earth, your saving health among all nations. Dearest Lord, we pray. Precious Lord, we trust that your gifts are irrevocable. Guide us, your church, to love you with all our hearts, souls […]
God of hosts, how are we to hear without someone to proclaim? Send the leaders of our church, Michael, Greg, Berto, Hugh and all ministers, so they proclaim the good news to the world. Hear our prayer. God of hosts, grant wisdom to our President, Donald, our Governor, Jay, the United States Congress and the […]
Lector: In gratitude for your divine guidance, Beloved Father-Mother Creator of all that is, we come before you now and ask that peace and wisdom flood our hearts just as your radiant being overwhelmed the disciples so many years ago. Lord hear our prayer. We ask that blessings and wisdom fill the daily lives of ourselves, […]