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For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, and violence, especially Ukraine, Palestine, Myanmar, and South Sudan…

For those in the path of Cyclone Alfred in Australia…

For those who are unemployed, underemployed, or facing uncertainty regarding employment…

For areas of the United States facing significant winter weather…

For Pope Francis, during his continued hospitalization…

For Muslim neighbors observing Ramadan…

For Jewish neighbors celebrating Purim…

For those preparing for baptism during the holy season of Lent…

For the dignity, autonomy, and safety of women, and in thanksgiving for their gifts and contributions in the world…

For all whose civil rights are threatened or erased, especially our transgender neighbors…
For safety and protection for migrants, and for justice for those who have been deported or forcibly relocated…

For those who use God’s gifts of science and medicine to explore cures, preventions, and vaccines…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, and violence, especially Ukraine, Palestine, Myanmar, and South Sudan…

For refugees, migrants, and detained peoples around the world, including the deportation of Uyghurs out of Thailand…

For Muslim neighbors preparing to begin observance of the holy month of Ramadan…

For access to healthcare and for all who rely on government programs to maintain that access…

For medical research and advances in public health…

For Pope Francis, during his continued hospitalization…

For congregations and their leaders, as they prepare for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent…

For the body of Christ in all of its diversity…

For Jesus’s Transfiguration and for all who seek to be seen and loved for who they truly are…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political instability, especially Ukraine, Gaza, and Bangladesh…

For safety for all travelers, especially air travel…

For health care workers, researchers, environmental workers, educators, and all professions affected by political changes…

For those who rely on medication for health and well-being…

For Pope Francis, during his hospitalization and treatment…

For flooding in Kansas and West Virginia…

For winter weather and those who live without home or shelter…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political instability, especially Ukraine, Gaza, and Bangladesh…

For Israeli and Palestinian hostages…

For all organizations whose mission and work centers on migrants, elders, those living in poverty, those seeking behavioral health services, foster care and adoption services, employment assistance, hunger relief, and other ministries of societal care…

For our nation, all who govern, and all leaders tasked with attending to the common good…

For healthcare workers and health research…

For those affected by flu, COVID, RSV, norovirus, and other heightened illnesses…

For global neighbors, especially Canada and Mexico…

For ongoing earthquakes on the Greek island of Santorini…

For victims of the Guatemalan bus crash and their families…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political transition: Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria…

For shooting victims in Örebro, Sweden…

For those experiencing earthquakes on the Greek island of Santorini…

For the victims of plane crashes in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia…

For the work of Lutheran Services in America, Global Refuge, and other Lutheran ministries…

For the the African Descent Lutheran Association and for ELCA staff at the Ministries of Diverse Cultures and Communities desk…

For all who are unemployed, underemployed, and unjustly removed from employment…

For migrants and all who travel, especially those seeking refuge from violence, injustice, and abuse…

For threats to human rights across the world…

For all who struggle with the challenges of winter, especially those without stable housing or heat and those who experience seasonal affective disorder…

For all who experience discrimination, violence, or injustice due to race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, or other identity…

For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political transition: Ukraine, Lebanon, Syria, Serbia…

For stampede victims at India’s Maha Kumbh festival…

For ceasefire in Gaza and for those returning home…

For happiness and many blessings for all celebrating Lunar New Year…

For immigrants, refugees, and all who work on their behalf…

For colleges and universities, students, research departments, and faculty/staff…

For all who experience discrimination, violence, or injustice due to race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, or other identity…

For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and political conflict: Ukraine, Syria, South Sudan, Colombia…

For ceasefire in Gaza and for release of prisoners and hostages…

For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…

For victims of a ski resort fire in Turkey…

For those celebrating marriage equality in Thailand…

For blizzard warnings along the Gulf Coast of the United States…

For recovery and rebuilding efforts following wildfires in California…

For immigrants, refugees, and all migrants…

For all who face prejudice, hatred, and violence due to race, ethnicity, religion, class, or gender identity and sexual orientation…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and conflict: Ukraine, Syria, South Sudan…

For ceasefire in Gaza…

For victims, evacuees, and firefighters facing wildfires in California…

For victims, survivors, and rescue workers involved with the mine disaster in South Africa…

For immigrants and all who travel for stability, opportunity, and safety…

For peaceful political transitions in the United States and around the world…

For the continued work of antiracism…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and conflict: Gaza, Syria, Ukraine…

For evacuees and all threatened by the Pacific Palisades fire in California…

For earthquake victims in Tibet…

For political transitions and the advancement of peace across the world…

For severe winter weather affecting areas of the United States…

For refugees, migrants, and all who journey for safety…

For daily affirmation of our baptismal calling: to live among God’s faithful people; to hear the word of God and share in the holy supper; to share the good news of God in Christ through word and deed; to serve all people, following the example of Jesus; and to strive for justice and peace in all the world…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and conflict: Gaza, Syria, Ukraine…

For the family of Jimmy Carter and all those who mourn…

For the families of those killed in the Jeju Air plane crash…

For those affected by tornadoes in Texas, North Carolina, and Louisiana…

For those experiencing homelessness in the US…

For Trinidad & Tobago in the face of rising violence…

For victims of violence in New Orleans…

For the new year and transitions of all varieties…

For the nation of Syria of conflict, transition, and uncertainty…

For peace among nations of the world…

For all victims of gun violence…

For victims of gang violence in Haiti and for grieving families…

For those struggling to afford or access healthcare…

For safety and advocacy for those without stable housing…

For those affected by earthquakes in California and Nevada, and for those affected by brush fires in southwestern California…

For continued political stability in South Korea and France, and for the safety of political protesters in the nation of Georgia…

For lasting peace in Gaza, for Syria, and for all nations affected by ongoing warfare or conflict…

For political stability in South Korea and in France…

For Leonard Peltier and others seeking justice from the U.S. legal system…

For the U.S Supreme Court as it hears arguments surrounding transgender healthcare…

For the International Court of Justice as it prepares for a case on climate change…

In celebration of the renovations to the Notre Dame Cathedral…

For retail workers during the holiday season…

For those who are grieving during the holiday season…

For lasting peace in Gaza, and for an end to all war and violence around the world…

For immigrants, refugees, and all migrants seeking safety and stability…

For the continued work of the ELCA’s Truth and Healing Movement, and for rights and restoration for indigenous peoples…

For healing and cooperation in American politics…

For the dignity of all people, and especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities…

In gratitude for all of God’s gifts, and for our generous hearts and responsible stewardship…

For Advent watching and waiting as we long for hope and peace to prevail on earth…

For elected officials in the United States during the transition of power…

For an end to violence and armed conflict in the world, especially in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon, and Haiti…

For Gisele Pelicot and all survivors of sexual assault…

For those working for more democratic governments in the world, especially the Hong Kong 47…

For the Maori people and all indigenous peoples fighting for their rights…

For severe weather threats in the Pacific Northwest…

For all who fight against racism, anti-semitism, gender bias, and all forms of inequity and discrimination…

For the reign of Christ to prevail, that God’s kingdom come and will be done on earth as in heaven…

For ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, and for an end to the violence…

For the nation of Haiti in the midst of rising violence…

For the families of those killed in Zhuhai China…

For those affected by wildfires on both the east and west coasts of the United States…

For Tuskegee University and those affected by the shooting on campus…

For vision, integrity, and humility for all elected leaders…

For collaboration and dedication to the common good in our national politics…

For ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, and an end to the violence…

For elections in the United States and a peaceful transfer of power…

For all elected officials as they serve well in their respective positions…

For all of those working to rebuild after natural disasters, especially Hurricanes Helene and Milton…

For the safety of those in the path of Tropical Storm Rafael…

For victims of flooding in Spain, and for those working to rebuild and repair…

For the family of Andre Hill and all those affected by police violence…

For all those affected by gun violence, especially in Austin, TX…

For peace between nations, especially Ukraine, Russia, Palestine, Israel, and Lebanon…

For an end to violence and violent rhetoric in our nation and in our world…

For areas of hailstorms and flooding in Spain…

For crews battling brush fires in Massachusetts…

For free, fair, safe, and accessible election access for all United States citizens, and for safety for election workers…

For all victims of gun violence, especially in Atlanta, GA…

For the memory of all the saints in glory…

For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…

For renewal in the church and in the hearts of all Christians, as we follow Jesus in ways of healing, compassion, forgiveness, and concrete acts of love for our neighbors…

For victims of extremist attacks in Turkey…

For the safety of those targeted by politically-motivated violence in Arizona…

For all victims of gun violence, especially in Fall City, Washington…

For the United States in this divided political season, for all who are exercising their right to vote, and for safety for all election workers…

For the triumph of truth over falsehood, and for all working diligently to combat misinformation and manipulation in our politics, media, and public discourse…

For continued relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton…

In gratitude for ELCA partner ministries, who accompany communities around the world in order to alleviate suffering, promote well-being, rebuild after destruction, and work tirelessly for the dignity and flourishing of all…

For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…

For renewed commitments to de-escalation and diplomacy between nations…

For the work of the COP19 biodiversity summit and for increased global commitment to halt and reverse nature loss…

For Nobel Peace Prize awardee Nihon Hidankyo and for the organization’s activism against nuclear weapons, and for all survivors of the atomic bomb…

For continued relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton…

For safe and easy access to early voting locations, and for safety for all election workers…

For all physicians, medical personnel, and health care professionals…

For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…

For those in the path of Hurricane Milton, and for continued recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene…

For first responders and essential personnel…
For all working to educate, research, and mitigate the effects of climate change…

In thanksgiving for the work of scientists and researchers, especially new Nobel Prize winners…

For those grieving political violence in southern Mexico…

For victims of gun violence, domestic violence, abuse, and bullying…

For Jewish communities preparing for Yom Kippur, and for all acts of repentance and forgiveness…

For Hindu communities celebrating Durga Puja and Dussehra…