Lector: Precious Lord, the works of your hands are faithfulness and justice. Let the songs your people sing praise the marvel of your creation and ring out justice for all living things. Lord, may we be continually given to good works. Precious Lord, you caution us, your church, to avoid wrangling over words. Help us […]
Emmanuel Episcopal Parish has donated $6,000 in proceeds from its 2019 Market Day sale to Orcas Island charities. “Market Day is an island tradition that gives to everyone,” said Emmanuel’s Rector, Berto Gándara-Perea. “Donors find use for their clutter, buyers get great stuff at low prices, and the money helps our community in many ways.” […]
A gift show of creations by parishioners of Emmanuel. Saturday October 19 from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Parish Hall.
Dear Lord God, Creator of all. We come to you in our weakness, asking you to hear our prayers, with reverent submission to your will, and gratitude for your son, our teacher of serving others with humility, Jesus Christ. Guide us into trust and faith as your servants. We pray for your churches to be instruments […]
Lector: Loving Creator, Author of all that Is, hear the words of your children who bow before you in bewilderment and gratitude. We thank you for love, for friendship, for beauty, for fresh water and clean air, for our community. We thank you for the continuing guidance and wisdom of our priests, Berto and Hugh, our bishop, Greg, […]
Lector: Let the name of the Lord be blessed and praised. We pray for your Universal Church, may supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, so your mission be fulfilled. Lord, hear our prayer. Let the name of the Lord be blessed and praised. We pray for this nation, especially our President Donald, […]