In our parishes, we pray for the people of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Horseheads and St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ithaca.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of the Virgin Islands and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Edward Ambrose Gumbs.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Church of Ireland and their prime bishops, the Most Rev. John McDowell and the Most Rev. Michael Jackson.

A Prayer Against Gun Violence

God of mercy and compassion, who wept with Rachel as she lamented over her children—be with us, who lament the plague of gun violence that lies heavy over our land. Open our eyes to see the ways we might transform the shadow of strife and death into the way of love and peace. Strengthen us to tirelessly care for one another, that we may truly find our security in the boundless love you call us to, and lead us all to your promised future, where no sword will be drawn against another, and no power known but the power of love. All this we ask through the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.