Prayers for May 31, 2026

Gathered together by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church and the needs of the world.

Holy God, we are in awe of your creative work. Continue that work in your church, making us a new creation that answers you call to go out into the world and proclaim and teach of your presence and love.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Creator God, your power and glory is revealed in the beauty of nature and the resources that keep us alive.  Strengthen our resolve to protect all living things and the natural resources that sustain them.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Redeemer God, you call us to pray for those in authority. Guide our leaders to pursue the work of fostering peace and community.  Guide their actions to focus on justice and the needs of the least among us.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Sustaining God, you are mindful of your people in every circumstance. Heal those who are sick. Provide for all in need of food and safe shelter. Protect those in harm’s way and comfort any experiencing hardship. We humbly lift up to you those named on our prayer list and who we hold in our hearts.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Gracious God, we pray for renewed commitment to do that which you have commissioned us to do – to share your good news with others in our community.  Today especially we give thanks for the baptism of Isabella and Maria.  May they find, in this place, a community that guides them along their faith journey.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Loving God, we give thanks for those who have died and claimed their baptismal promises. Strengthen us to live as they did in communion with you.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.