1 Epiphany – The Baptism of the Lord

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy [...]

Christmas Day Collect

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the
brightness of the true Light:  Grant that we, who have known
the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him
perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he
lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.

A Litany of Thanksgiving

Let us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us.

For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea,
We thank you, Lord.

prayer for children

Almighty God, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom to reach out to those who are most in need, for those who are homeless and in poverty, for those who for whatever reason cannot enjoy the joyful life that children ought to experience.
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open your hand to the poor

If there is among you anyone in need, a member of your community in any of your towns within the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your needy neighbor. You should rather open your hand, willingly lending enough to meet the need, whatever it may [...]

Prayer for the Daring

“Ever-present God,
You call us on a journey to a place we do not know.
We are not where we started.
We have not reached our destination.
We are not sure where we are or who we are.
This is not a comfortable place.
Be among us, we pray.

afghanistan prayer

Prince of Peace, we lift up our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. We pray that you would bring an end to the wars that have ravaged this country for over two decades, and that you would restore the nation to peace and stability.  (Verse and Voice)

A Prayer For Children Going To School

Bless all children this day, O God. Give them inquiring minds and discerning hearts. Give them courage to persevere in all they undertake. Give them the gift of joy and wonder in all things.

ephesians 5:2

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”

through the night

Through the night your angels kept
Watch be-side us while we slept;
Now the dark- has passed away,
Thank you, God, for this- new day.
 
North and south and east and west
May your ho-ly Name be blessed;
Everywhere- beneath the sun,
As in heav’n, your will- be done.
 
Give us food that we may live;
Every thoughtlessness please forgive;
Keep all e-vil things away
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