Lector: Creator and sustaining God, inspire us this week to see beyond our prejudices and our entitlement.  Lord, come and listen to us. We thank you that we need not be of any particular nation, race, or gender, for you will listen simply because we are all created and loved by you.  Lord, come and […]

Dear Mother, Father, God of our creation and salvation, we come to you in prayer.  For your churches of many names throughout the world, may they be inspired by your Holy Spirit to serve others. Lord of Power and Might, every generous act of giving is from above.  Bless these United States, our President, and […]

Dearest Lord, who is both sun and shield, protect the peoples of the world against all present darkness, against rulers and authorities who prey on innocence and raise up evil. Happy are they who put their trust in you. Dearest Lord, who is both sun and shield, how dear to us is your dwelling in […]

Lector: Let your church be an example of godly life so that we may carry out your mission. Give your servants an understanding mind to discern between good and evil. Let these United States be an example of righteousness and justice for all people regardless of race, gender, age or creed. Give your servants an […]

Lord of all, teach us to pray with gratitude and happiness. Come and listen to us, Lord.  Forever guide and inner companion, show us how to make our church a welcome home for all. Remind us that there is much work to be done in healing relationships in the world, our nation, our island, and […]

Dear Mother, Father God, Lord of Heaven and Earth, We pray to you with hearts longing to know your peace. We surrender our longing into your hands Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray for your churches throughout the world, in their many forms, that your power and guidance shall inspire them to […]

Dearest Lord, without whom nothing is strong, multiply upon us your mercy as we struggle to create a more just and loving world.  Help us to stay rooted in love, to learn the breadth and length and height and depth of love that surpasses human knowledge, so that we may be Christ’s person in the […]

We pray for your universal church, may all its members be blessed to be aware of your Holy Spirit and inspired to be your servants on earth. You are my God, and the rock of my salvation. We pray for these United States that our leaders may, being guided by your Holy Spirit, make wise […]

Lector:   Holy Spirit, draw near. Draw near and stay. For forgiveness, reconciliation, and healing in churches, mosques, synagogues and all places of worship, Holy Spirit, draw near. Draw near and stay. For the poor, the oppressed, and those in prison, Holy Spirit, draw near. Draw near and stay. For those who want to know God […]

Lector:  Dear Lord, Mother, Father, Creator of All, We come to you in prayer to ask your blessings for the peacemakers of the world, in a time of terrorism. For those nations joining in solidarity together against threats. We pray for your power and guidance for our President, Barack, and world leaders in their decisions […]