Prayers for the week of September 1st
In our parishes, we pray for the people of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Norwich and their priest, the Rev. Steve White, and the people of St. John's Episcopal Church in Oneida and their priest, the Very Rev. Arthur N. Smith.
In the Episcopal Church, we pray for the Diocese of Western Kansas and their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Mark A.Cowell.
In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the people of Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola and their acting presiding bishop, the Most Rev. Carlos Simao Matsinhe.
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.