Trusting in God’s steadfast love for all God has made, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of creation.
God our source, protect your church from those who sow weeds among the wheat. Where we trade grace for judgment, restore us, and where we get lost among the complexities of life, guide us.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
God our creator, sustain creation in places both seen and not easily visible to us. May we share earth’s dedication to hope for the things we do not yet see.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
God our soil, we yearn to live on your lands and waters with justice and in righteousness. Renew the hearts of all in authority, that our leaders wisely enact policies and laws that help all to flourish and prosper.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
God our rock, be a source of constancy for those whose lives have been uprooted by war, eviction, global climate change, unemployment, harassment, false witness to their character, or illness or injury. We ask for your special care for those named on our prayer list and who we hold in our hearts.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
God our teacher, guide and provide for all who work with our children throughout the year. Be with our youth ministers and teachers as they plan for confirmation and faith formation in the months ahead. And grant us rest during the remaining days of summer.
God of grace, hear our prayer.
God our hope, the message of your salvation is planted among us in all times and places. We give you thanks for the witness of all the saints who shine like the sun in your presence.
God of grace, hear our prayer.