Lector: Listen to our prayer for those who need love. Those who live away from their families, in broken homes, neglected, unwanted, or alone. Hear our prayer. God of giving Listen to our prayers of thankfulness. For our Rector, Berto, and for all in our congregation who spread the good news; especially the new officers […]
Dear God, with gratitude for your constant love, we pray. For your heavenly saints and those who have gone before us, leaving their teachings of how to live in love and service. How priceless is your love O God. With gratitude we pray. In your light we see light. For your church, and ministers, who […]
Dearest Lord, it is obvious by the strife and suffering in the world that we trust too much in human wisdom. Bless us with the mind of Christ, as revealed through the Holy Spirit, so that we might be called peacemakers and healers. We humbly pray. Dearest Lord, it is clear what you have asked […]
Eternal God, we pray for your church. May we, your servants, show that your foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength. Help us to do justice and to love kindness, as we walk humbly with you. Eternal God, we pray for this nation. May our leaders and all […]
Brother and sisters, let us pray together to the Lord our God for patience and insight, forgiveness and healing, solace and guidance. God, Come and listen to us. We ask you to guide our bishops and priests to be outspoken leaders in the continuing struggle against injustice and intolerance. We ask for your good guidance […]
Dear Mother, Father, God of Heaven and Earth, We come to you in prayer, each in our own way, with hearts open to your love. We are gathered in your beautiful church, Emmanuel, on this rock by your waters of the Salish Sea. Lord, we are grateful for the earth, sky, sea, animals, plants and […]
Lector: Precious Lord, we trust that you will use us as you did Isaiah, to faithfully bring forth justice in the world. Help us to stand up for fair and equal treatment of all peoples, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, income, immigrant status, sexual orientation, or ability. For peace we pray. Precious Lord, let […]
O God, look with favor on the leaders of your church, especially Michael, our presiding bishop, Greg, our bishop, Berto and Hugh, our priests as well as all church members so we may be of the same mind that was in Christ Jesus to fulfil your mission. O Lord, bless us and be gracious. […]
Lector: God of Light, Your Child is born for us, our Messiah is come! Glory to God in the highest! People: Encircle us with your love. God of Light, renew the delight and wide-eyed wonder in Christ’s birth for the leaders of our church, especially Greg, our Bishop, and Berto, our priest. Encircle us with […]
Dear Father, Mother God, we pray in these precious Advent days of winter for your grace to shine upon us, that we may carry the light of your love. Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that we may share your love in service to others. We pray in the hope which […]