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 […]
May we listen to find new understandings of each other on this Trinity Sunday As you have given us dominion over the works of your hands Illuminate our hearts and minds with that consciousness which some call salvation As you have given us dominion over the works of your hands May all on our parish […]
God our Creator, we ask your blessings in our daily life, for all people, as we are all your children, who long to be held in your love and peace. We pray to you, O God GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER For those in need of comfort, food, safety, shelter, and any kind of healing, throughout […]
Pentecost is a time of color, and joy, and celebration. Pentecost is a time ripe for photography. To celebrate, the Diocese of Olympia is hosting a diocesan Pentecost-themed photography contest. Show us how your church celebrates Pentecost, or perhaps, what Pentecost means to you. [More]
Dearest Lord, hold our precious world in your hands, its people, its animals, its skies and seas and mountains and valleys. Send us your Spirit so that we might love creation as you have loved us in Christ Jesus. Dearest Lord, we pray. Dearest Lord, hold our worldwide church in your hands. Although we are […]