Lector: Dear Mother/Father God, Creator of All Heaven and Earth, We come to you in prayer, to draw your love and guidance through us, that we may open tender hearts to each other, and to those you call us to serve. We surrender Lord, to your will and guidance, in the name of Jesus Christ. […]
Dearest Lord, we know that it is not for us to know the times you have set, but in our suffering, especially in Manchester, England, and in war and famine zones across the world, do not leave us comfortless, Send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us in love and care for one another. Christ […]
Eternal God, we pray for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto, our Rector, all clergy and us, the ministers of your church, that we, being your presence on this earth, may fulfill your mission. We search for you God, even though in you we live and move and have […]
Lector: Oh Holy Blessed Creator of all that is. May all beings come to know the strength and patience and faith that keep us steady on the way to knowing and serving you ever more fully. May we follow St. Stephen’s example, accepting life’s joys and challenges with the certainty of the resurrection and true […]
Lector: Dear Lord, Creator of all heaven and earth, In this time we pray to you for peace and assurance. We pray with zeal for your guidance in decision making for our nation, and for those in power, that Your will shall be done. Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for your church and ministers […]
Ever faithful Lord, open the eyes of our faith so that we might learn to love one another deeply from the heart. Help us to see that we are all miracle, all one. Help us to put aside judgement so we might see the pain and beauty in the other. In Christ we pray. Ever […]
We pray for your church, for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for Greg, our Bishop, for Berto, our Rector, for Murray who is with us today, may they lead us to your presence where there is fullness of joy. We bless the Lord who gives us counsel. We pray for these United States, our President, Donald, […]
Lector: Beloved Father-Mother-Creator God. Your creation is in turmoil; our hearts are troubled even while we rejoice in your renewal, even while we celebrate that stones may be rolled from the tomb of unconsciousness. We reflect that you lived in similar times to ours and are grateful that you took on the mantle of suffering […]
Dear Lord, Mother Father God, You are the alpha and omega of our lives. In this time of our deep concern for the world, we pray. Teach us to follow the example of Jesus. You are my God. My time is in your hands. We pray for our thoughts and actions to seek basic Human […]
Lector: Precious Lord, like Jesus, we weep for the suffering of the world. We weep for those who suffer war and famine, whose families and communities are torn apart by violence and want. We work and pray for their safety. I wait for the Lord; my soul waits for him. Precious Lord, like Jesus, we […]