Summer Prayers of the People

O God of Trinity in Unity, we pray for the whole church: for its ministry and mission of the gospel throughout this diverse and changing world, including all those headed to National Youth Gathering. Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

O God who created all that is, we pray for Your creation: for waterways and tilled fields, for bike trails and urban gardens.  Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

O God who desires justice and righteousness, we pray for the world: for those in [list nations in turmoil], and for all the nations of the world.  Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

O God, our rock and our strength in times of trouble, we pray for all those who suffer in body, mind or spirit: for the poor and oppressed, the sick and suffering, the bereaved and lonely.  Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

|O God who draws us into community, we pray for this worshiping community: students, |  staff, faculty, and visitors.  Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

O God beyond all time, we give thanks for the lives of the recently departed, and for the whole communion of saints, including [saints of week and/or parish].  Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Ascension

Confession and Absolution

Lord God,

We have not always done as we ought. We have looked to the cross and seen death instead of life in your Son. We have looked at others and seen who we think we should be instead of who you created us to be. We have taken the gifts you have given us, and tried to turn them into the gifts we think we should have. Grant in us O God  the power to see ourselves and others as you see us.

Isaiah writes: “Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.” I declare that all your sins are forgiven in the name of the Father + and the Son + and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayer of the Day

O God of wonder and might, You open our minds to the Scriptures and all that You do. Grant that we may remember this in all that we do and all that we meet. All this we ask through your Son,  Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Proper Preface

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, most merciful God, through our resurrected Savior Jesus Christ. You bring new life to the world. You have conquered sin and death. You overwhelm us with light and chase away darkness. You come to us again in this holy meal, calling us to share in the new life that only you can give. And so with all the hosts of heaven, the angels and archangels, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy.”

Eucharistic Prayer

O God of wisdom and strength,  your spirit comes upon us and call us your children,  sending Jesus to all humanity: to teach, preach, bear witness to the coming kingdom, and to die–so that the body of sin might be destroyed.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take and eat! This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.

Through Christ Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are saved, dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim Christ’s death until he comes again in glory.

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Send down your Holy Spirit, O Lord, upon these gifts and upon your people, clothing us with power from on high,  that we may be ready when the time of the Lord is at hand. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in unity with the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Blessing

May the Risen Lord of all bless you now and forever in the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

Dismissal

He is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed!

Go in peace, proclaim the Good News! Thanks be to God!

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Prayer of the Day

O God of wonder and might, You call us friends and tell us all that you do. Grant that we may remember this in all that we do and all that we meet. All this we ask through your Son,  Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer

O God of wisdom and strength,  your spirit comes upon us and call us your children,  sending Jesus to all humanity: to teach, preach, bear witness to the coming kingdom, and to die–so that the body of sin might be destroyed.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take and eat! This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.

Through Christ Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are saved, dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim Christ’s death until he comes again in glory.

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Send down your Holy Spirit, O Lord, upon these gifts and upon your people, that we may be ready when the time of the Lord is at hand. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in unity with the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

 

Easter

Confession and Absolution

Lord God,

We have not always done as we ought. We have looked to the cross and seen death instead of life in your Son. We have looked at others and seen who we think we should be instead of who you created us to be. We have taken the gifts you have given us, and tried to turn them into the gifts we think we should have. Grant in us O God  the power to see ourselves and others as you see us.

Isaiah writes: “Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.” I declare that all your sins are forgiven in the name of the Father + and the Son + and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Easter Vigil

Apostolic Greeting

May the God who has been with humanity throughout history be with you all.

And Also With You.

Prayer of the Day

O God of wonder and might, You work through those who others underestimate, sending an angel to announce to the women at the tomb the glorious resurrection of Christ. Grant that we may remember this in all that we do and all that we meet. All this we ask through your Son,  Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer

O God of wisdom and strength,  you bring life to dry bones, give us new and clean hearts, and sent Jesus to all humanity: to teach, preach, bear witness to the coming kingdom, and to die–so that the body of sin might be destroyed.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take and eat! This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.

Through Christ Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are saved, dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim Christ’s death until he comes again in glory.

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Send down your Holy Spirit, O Lord, upon these gifts and upon your people, that we may be ready when the time of the Lord is at hand. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in unity with the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Maudy Thursday

Proper Preface

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise. You are the God who passed over the Israelite people and shared supper with your disciples the night you were betrayed. Therefore with with angel and archangels, the church on Earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join in their unending hymn:

 

Palm Sunday

Blessing

May the blessing of God, the cornerstone of our faith, bless you and keep you.

Amen.

 

Dismissal

Go in peace, remembering God’s steadfast love.

Thanks be to God.

Third Sunday of Lent

Prayer of the Day

O God of passion and drive, the world does not always act in the manner that should. Grant us the strength to work towards the coming of your kingdom, even when it is difficult. All this we ask through your Son,  Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer

O God of wisdom who works through the foolishness of the world,  you have sent your people prophets and leaders in all our times of  trouble to help and guide us–Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, and, our greatest help, Jesus, who came among humanity, healing the sick, uplifting the outcast, casting out unclean spirits, and working through the foolishness of humanity.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take and eat! This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.

Through Christ Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are saved. As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim Christ’s death until he comes again in glory.

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Send down your Holy Spirit, O Lord, upon these gifts and upon your people, that we may be ready when the time of the Lord is at hand. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in unity with the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Prayer of the Day

Lord God of wisdom and love, you work with your people and calm our fears, sending us prophets from the days of old. Grant that we may remember that you are our salvation, even in the midst of our trials and tribulations. All this we ask through your Son,  Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer

O God of wisdom and strength,  you are our dwelling place in all generations, sending your peoples help and leaders  in all our times of  trouble–Moses and the prophets, and, our greatest help, Jesus. He came among humanity, healing the sick, uplifting the outcast, and casting out unclean spirits.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take and eat! This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.

Through Christ Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are saved. As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim Christ’s death until he comes again in glory.

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Send down your Holy Spirit, O Lord, upon these gifts and upon your people, that we may be ready when the time of the Lord is at hand. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in unity with the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

First Sunday of Advent

Prayer of the Day

O God of power, who can tear the heavens and make the mountains quake, grant that we may keep awake that we may be ready for your kingdom. All this we ask through your Son,  Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer

O God of wisdom and strength,  you lead us like a shepherd leads his flock, sending us your Son, Jesus. He came among humanity, healing the sick and uplifting the outcast.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take and eat! This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.

Through Christ Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are saved. As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim Christ’s death until he comes again in glory.

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Send down your Holy Spirit, O Lord, upon these gifts and upon your people, that we may be ready when the time of the Lord is at hand. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in unity with the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.