Prayers of the People, August 9

by Prayers of the People Team

Eternal God, we are blessed to know you through your church. Give us the courage to answer your call as Joseph answered Israel, here I am.As you hear our prayer help us to take heart and not be afraid. Eternal God, we are blessed to live in these United States even as we face a […]

Diocesan response to Beirut explosion and US protests

by SKM

Dear People of the Diocese of Olympia,   We’re all shocked and saddened by the terrible and tragic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon that, as of now, has claimed over 150 lives and injured more than 5,000 other individuals. Bishop Rickel contacted me to express his deep sorrow over the loss of life. The blast zone […]

Prayers of the People, August 2

by Prayers of the People Team

Great Mystery-Beloved God, we trust that you are living in us and through us—as a community and individually.  Even so,  some of us feel deeply puzzled by the shape of these troubled times.  Dear God, we know that, while your methods are mysterious, the path leads to and emanates from eternal love.  Like Jacob, we […]

Prayers of the People, July 19

by Prayers of the People Team

Precious Lord, our world is in great need of your love.We pray that we might become like you during these challenging times — gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger, and filed with kindness and truth. In Christ we pray. Precious Lord, although we are unable to gather together in our beloved, little white […]