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Prayers of the People, PALM SUNDAY, March 29

by Prayers of the People Team

Lord, we pray for your church, in all its forms and all its leaders, especially Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Katherine, our presiding bishop, Greg, our bishop and Berto, our Rector, may they sustain the weary with a word. Make your face to shine upon your servants. Lord, we pray for these United States, and our […]

Prayers of the People March 22 (Lent 5)

by Prayers of the People Team

God of love: 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 our […]

Prayers of the People March 15

by Prayers of the People Team

Lector: Embraced by God’s word, let us intercede for all those in need, saying: Have mercy, O Lord. For the church, that our Lenten hunger may be for justice, and our thirst for deeds of justice, we pray: Have mercy, O Lord. For the church, that all those to be baptized at Easter may see […]

Prayers of the People Lent 3

by Prayers of the People Team

Precious Lord, help us, citizens of earth, to keep your commandments, even if we are not Christian.  For we know that your law is only your wish of love for us — love for you, for creation, and for each other. In Christ we pray. Precious Lord, help us, your church, to be your expansive […]

Prayers of the People Lent 2

by Prayers of the People Team

O God, we, some of Abraham’s descendants, pray to you who always has mercy. We pray for all of Abraham’s descendants that worship you in your church that your mission may be fulfilled. O Lord, hear our prayer and help us to have our mind on divine, rather than human, things. We pray for Barack, […]

Prayers of the People February 15

by Prayers of the People Team

  Dear Lord, God of Heaven and Earth, We come to you in prayer, each in our own way.   We are gathered in this beautiful church, Emmanuel, on this rock by your ocean waters of the Salish Sea. Lord, We are grateful for the earth, sky, sea, animals, plants and  the balance of nature in […]

Prayers of the People February 8

by Prayers of the People Team

Everlasting God, Creator to the ends of the Earth, renew our strength as citizens of the world. Help us to care for each other and your awesome creation. Help us to lift up the poor in body and spirit and minister to the forgotten and fearful in order that we might better share the blessings of […]

Prayers of the People February 1

by Prayers of the People Team

Gracious Lord, you are full of compassion O Lord, my God, we pray for your church, in all its forms especially for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Katharine, our presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto, our Rector and Hugh, who is with us today, all clergy and us, the ministers of your church, that we, being […]

Prayers of the People January 25

by Prayers of the People Team

Living God, our Friend and our Protector, Your hands hold each of us. Let us have ears to hear your truth. Keep us from ignoring your call. We pray for all who hold positions of power in our nation and around the world. Keep the urgency for peace alive in their hearts and minds. We […]

Prayers of the People, Epiphany 1, January 11

by Prayers of the People Team

Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into this world. Help us to see others, no matter how different, as brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers…as family and friends in the great human adventure. We pray for your spirit in the world. Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into your church. Guide […]