Dear Lord, Living God of all, We ask your blessings for this congregation today, our church family, our island community, and for those we carry in our hearts. May we bring your love to all people in our daily life. We pray Lord, for your peace and power in our lives. Dear Lord, Living God […]
God, your children pray to you. We pray for all who worship you, your Universal Church in all its forms, especially for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Katherine, our Presiding Bishop; Greg, our Bishop; Berto, our rector; and Hugh who is with us today that they may inspire us to be your ministers on this earth […]
Gathered in the holy presence of God, let us pray for our world and for all who dwell in it. That the church will receive God’s blessing in its desire for holiness, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer. That all nations will receive God’s blessing in freedom from injustice and war, […]
Greetings to you this fresh season of Autumn! In this time of vibrant colors, late harvest and crisp weather, we begin to plan for the new year that will soon be upon us. With this change of season, appropriately, the stewardship campaign begins again, the time of year when we gather our various individual resources, […]
Dearest Lord, you have been our refuge in the world from one generation to another. In your graciousness, look down upon your troubled world. Increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and love so that we might help heal the wounds of the world. In Christ we pray. Dearest Lord, you have been our […]
2015 is the 75th Anniversary of Episcopal Relief & Development. With our successful track record of international aid efforts in over 40 countries worldwide, we have much to celebrate! On October 25thm there will be a Celebration Workshop. Episcopal Relief & Development Parish Representatives, clergy, outreach committee members, or anyone willing to help in this celebration […]
For the well-being of the holy church of God, for all who worship you, that we may help your Kingdom come. Lord, visit us with your saving help. For the well-being of these United States as well as the precious Salish Sea, that our leaders may guide us wisely. Lord, visit us with your saving […]
Now, we will pray to seek and serve others through the gifts and abundance we enjoy. Help us to remember the example of Francis of Assisi, and help us to remember that we are the hands and feet of Christ. We pray to share your peace, dear Lord. Help us to bring healing to this […]
We pray for the world today, as we hear of atrocities and threats. In this time we come to you for peace and assurance. We ask for your guidance in decision making for those in power, that your will shall be done. Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for all people who suffer danger, fear, […]
Dear Lord, please be with the peoples of your world, so many of whom are caught up in violence and fractious politics. Tame our hearts. Let us see each other from multiple perspectives — not simply through the narrow windows of pride and fear. Help us to understand rather than hate. Teach us to love. […]