Prayers for the week of July 28th
In our parishes, we pray for the people of Christ Episcopal Church in Jordan and the people of the Ephphatha Mission Chapel for the Deaf and their vicar, the Rev. Peter Williams.
In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of the Diocese of Washington and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde.
In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East and their prime bishop, the Most Rev. Hosam Naoum.
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.