"God of peace, we pray for peace between Israel and Hamas. We pray for leaders on both sides that their hearts would be changed and there would be a peaceful ending to this war. God of comfort and strength, we pray for all those who have suffered in this war – those who mourn, the injured, those who live in fear. We pray for those who continue to try to provide aid and medical care – workers who risk their lives. Bring us all hope, bring us all strength, bring us all peace. In your holy and life-giving name we pray, Amen."

Yours in Christ, 

Rev. Susan Johnson, ELCIC National Bishop
Rev. Kathy Martin, British Columbia Synod Bishop
Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer, Synod of Alberta and the Territories Bishop
Rev. Dr. Sid Haugen, Saskatchewan Synod Bishop
Rev. Jason Zinko Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod Bishop
Rev. Dr. Michael Pryse, Eastern Synod Bishop