Prayer of the Day

God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

Remembering the caring and generous works of God, we pray for the church, creation, and the needs of our neighbors.

A brief silence.

Gracious God, we put our trust in you as we pray for the church. Give bishops, pastors, deacons, and teachers the gifts of wisdom and discernment. Be with them in bold truth and faithful witness. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Lead us in your truth as we pray for creation. Empower us to look to the interests of others as we make choices that impact the environment. Summon us to be advocates for healthy waterways, habitats, and air. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Grant wisdom and discernment to all your people, O God, as provincial leaders are elected this week.  Give those who are elected humble and willing hearts, looking to the needs of others. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Trusting your goodness, we pray for all caregivers and people who are sick or suffering in any way (especially those we name before you now…). Give them encouragement and consolation in your presence. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Teach us your paths as we continue to work for truth and reconciliation. Grant healing to all those who are affected by the legacy of residential schools.  Be at work in all of us and unite us in your love as we labor together for the sake of the gospel. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We give thanks for all the saints who died secure in the knowledge of salvation. Keep us fearless in our faith and certain of your resurrection. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Remember us according to your steadfast love as we offer these and the prayers of our heart, trusting in your compassion made known through Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Adapted from sundaysandseasons.com 2023