Prayers for November 23, 2025

Gathered with one voice, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

Christ our one true king, we pray for the church that it be a beacon of righteousness and impartiality speaking out against injustice and standing up for the most vulnerable and needy. 

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Glorious Christ, we pray for all your creation to be protected and preserved from carelessness and overuse.  Guide leaders to make decisions that safeguard the earth’s precious resources for generations to come. 

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Christ our shield and defender, we pray for leaders and advocates in government, civic life, and public safety. Guide them to support equity across the globe and to heal division with accountability, truth and grace.  Bring an end to conflicts between people and nations. 

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Christ our refuge and strength, we pray for survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, and any in need of food, shelter or healing especially those named on our prayer list and whom we hold in our hearts. Comfort all in need of your tender care. 

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Christ our protector, we pray for this congregation.  Bring us into authentic community where all ages and backgrounds are valued and experience God’s faithfulness together.  Be with all who gather this week for Thanksgiving.  Grant them safe travel and let these days spent with friends and loved ones be a time of joy and renewal.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Christ our very present help, we give thanks for all who have died in faith. May we remember them faithfully until we are gathered with you in the paradise you promise.

God of grace, hear our prayer.