Prayers for July 6, 2025

Drawn into the embrace of the Holy Trinity, we lift our prayers for the wholeness of the church, the world, and all creation.

You send your church into the world with a message of peace. Center the whole church in this peace and strengthen our faith by the example of all those who creatively and faithfully proclaim your good news.

       God of grace, hear our prayer.

All the earth sings out your name. Inspire your people to see the beauty of all your creation. Bring your healing to wounded ecosystems. Curb our greed and waste when our actions endanger the survival of other species.

       God of grace, hear our prayer.

You call us to work for the good of all. Give our leaders resolve to set aside their personal interests and take actions that uphold our laws and address the greatest needs of the people.  Guide them to tirelessly seek peace between nations and freedom for all people.

       God of grace, hear our prayer.

You comfort us as a mother comforts her child.  Grant relief to those in any pain. Carry your people when grief is heavy, and lift burdens of shame and self-doubt. Today we ask for you to gather into your arms all whom we hold dear in our hearts and who are named on our prayer list.

       God of grace, hear our prayer.

You have generously blessed this assembly with a willingness to support one another and those in need in our local community.  During this time of transition, send your peace to rest upon us, heal divisions among us, and open our hearts to receive one another as gifts from you.  Bless our interim, Pastor Core, as she prepares to join us in this assembly.

       God of grace, hear our prayer.

You have written our names in heaven, O God, and we rejoice. We thank you for those who have lived and died in your love. Accompany us on our life’s journey and draw us at last to life forever in you.

       God of grace, hear our prayer.