Prayers of the Faithful

Presider: Made children of God by baptism, we raise up our prayers in confidence. Reader: For the Church: that we may recognize our calling to be daughters and sons of God who have been given the gift of the Holy…

Presider: On this great feast of Epiphany that celebrates Jesus’ coming for the whole world, we pray for the many needs both here and across the earth. Reader: That the light of Christ may bring peace to the heart of…

Presider:   Let us pray now for ourselves, our own families, and families across the world. Lector: For members of the community of the church, the family of God, we pray: For the people of the world, the family of humanity,…

Presider:   Because we believe that the Savior is among us, we joyfully make our needs known. Lector: For all members of the church, may they joyfully announce the presence of the Savior by the goodness of their lives, we pray:…

Presider:   As we rejoice in the coming of our Savior, we dare to present our needs and those of the world. Lector: For the Church: that we experience joy through recognizing God with us each day and be free to…

Presider:   Hearing God’s call to salvation, we ask God now for the help we need to respond faithfully. Lector: For the Church: that we may make ready a way for the Lord and make a straight path for God in…

Presider:   Our loving God is ever present to us and vigilant for our needs. Therefore, we make known these needs. Lector: For the Church: that we may live in the awareness of God’s presence with us today and look to…

Presider:   The vision of the reign of God includes all people, nations and languages. And so we pray for us all. Lector: For the Church: that we may be formed into a new people by grace, grow in our fidelity…

Presider:   Let us pray for ourselves, our neighbors and all those who are looking for God’s presence in the world. Lector: For the church: that it may be open to new signs of God’s presence among us, we pray: For…

Presider:   Knowing that we need God’s help to be true disciples, let us pray for strength and make our needs known. Lector: For all members of the church, that we generously give of ourselves to God and others wholeheartedly, we…