Dear Ones, I have many thoughts about the war now raging in Israel/Palestine. I have a lot of thoughts about the propaganda of both sides. What I see and know after visiting the land of the Holy One, is that there are truly two worlds. There is a world where the vast majority of people, […]
Dear Lord God of all, In the brief time of our amazing life, hold us in this moment of knowing that we are one with You God, the creator of all that is. We pray that You will bring us closer to You when we have doubts and uncertainty. We ask for Your strength and […]
Dearest Lord, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy, hold this precious world and all its peoples in your loving hands, especially those suffering violence and fear in Africa and the Middle East. Teach us to love creation and one another as Christ loves us. Dearest Lord, we pray. Dearest Lord, without whom nothing […]
El Hogar Projects serves as the compassionate and effective solution to the underlying issues of the emigration crisis. These past few weeks have seen significant and appropriate attention being directed toward the plight of vulnerable migrants crossing the U.S. border. We are seeing unaccompanied children and young mothers fleeing to the U.S. at an unprecedented […]
We pray for your Church, especially Greg, our Bishop, Walter, who is with us today, Berto, our new Rector, and ourselves, your ministers that we may all work to fulfill your mission. Abba, we, your children, wait with patience. We pray for this Nation and especially the innocent children left in the middle of chaos […]
For the ability to use our talents wisely, Let us hear the word of the Lord, and understand it. For the girls and women who have escaped the Nigerian extremists, and for those still enslaved, Let us hear the word of the Lord, and understand it. For friends and family and warm summer days, Let […]
The Rev. José Roberto Perea, or Berto as he is better known, has accepted the call to become Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island. He will begin his ministry on August 17, 2014. Here’s a detailed biography.
We pray for the church, for all faithful people everywhere, for Greg, our bishop, and our new rector. Gracious God, give us strength as we work and witness in your world. Unite this parish in your truth and love, and help us to show your love to others. God of love, Grant our prayer. We pray […]
Precious Lord, like Abraham, let us answer, “Here I am,” trusting in your purpose and provision for us, trusting in your mercy and your love for the world. Dearest Lord, we pray. Precious Lord, like Abraham, let your church answer, “Here I am.” Help our little church by the water to be a holy temple, […]
O Lord, empower all members of your church, and especially this congregation, to be your servants to carry out your mission on this earth. Give ear, O LORD, to our prayer O Lord, open the hearts and minds of Barack, our President, Jay, our Governor, and all officials that they may make wise decisions on […]