In our parishes, we pray for the people of Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Sherrill and their priest, the Rev. Georgina Hegeny, and the people of St. James Episcopal Church in Skaneateles and their priest, the Rev. Pilar Parnell.

In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the people of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania and their Assisting Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Larry Benfield.

In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Church of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally.

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.