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. Adapted [...]

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 [...]

Independence Day

Daily Reading for July 4 • Independence Day O God, mightily we pray for wisdom, courage, and strength to serve thee and this nation faithfully in the days that lie ahead. Remind us of our duty to promote the general welfare, to secure the blessings of liberty for all, to see to it that justice [...]

Collect for Pentecost

O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns [...]