Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. Gracious God, we pray for the church. Rise up faithful leaders to proclaim the gospel. Guide us in the ways of love. Empower us in ministry and service. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.…

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. For deep water, and the life it holds, we give you thanks, O God. Grant us the courage to follow you there, and the imaginations and faith to believe that what you have in store…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. God of love, in this winter of political tension and change, bless those whose leadership decisions impact millions of people. Help them to be mindful of the vulnerable and underrepresented. In particular,…

Gathered into one by the Spirit, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. I would like to begin our prayers of intercession with a prayer from a very famous man whose life we are celebrating tomorrow, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. that I feel rings true still this day:…

Gathered into one by the Spirit, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. God of new beginnings, we give you thanks for the gift of baptism, and for sending your spirit upon each of us to call and claim us as your own. We ask that you would give…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. Lord, Christmas is a time of peace throughout all lands. Please guide the peacemakers so that they might someday inherit the earth. Let there be less and less violence and more and…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. God of hope, in this season of Advent, remind us of the glad tidings of great joy that come to us as a baby in a manger. The things that we have,…

Gathered into one by the Spirit, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. We pray for your people without homes – for those who wonder where they’ll sleep tonight, or where they’ll spend tomorrow – that they might encounter grace and warmth and access to the tools they need…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. On this Veteran’s Day we give honor and thanks to all those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We also give thanks to all veterans. We pray that all those…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. We give thanks, O God, this day, for the blessings of life and the responsibilities of liberty. For food and family, and friendships. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We are…