Prayer of the Day

Creator God, You have made us in your image. Teach us to create, build up, and contribute to this beautiful world you have made, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

L:  We pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.

A brief silence.

L:  O Lord, you said, “Let it be,” and it was so. And it was good. Remind us of the power of words to create, to build up, and to break down. May your good always be our guide. Creator God,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Light and dark, oceans and land, fish and creeping creatures—all owe their existence to you. May we never forget that we also were brought forth by your creative hand, as we carry out our duty to care for all that lives and relies on our faithful stewardship for its continuance.
Creator God,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Comfort, O Lord, those who still bear the inner and outer wounds of the September 11 tragedy. When events too great to comprehend threaten to overwhelm us, remind us that you are still great enough and compassionate enough to hold this entire world in the palm of your hand. Creator God,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Just as your spirit first brought our clay to life, so now breathe your healing into all who crave wholeness, especially those we name before you now... Creator God,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  All creation sings your praise, O Lord: that which has gone before and that which has yet to be. Join us eternally with our sisters and brothers living in your light perpetual, that we may one day join hands again as your heavenly family. Creator God,

C: Hear our prayer.

Here other petitions may be offered.

L:      Receive our prayers and give us such hope in your promises that we never hesitate to ask, knowing that you hear our prayers, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen!

Adapted from Clergy Stuff Resources 2021