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Prayer Vigil for Peace During the 2024 Election Season in Tucson and Sun City

Join ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The remaining vigils will be held on October 14th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, and November 4th at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation. View a PDF flyer here.

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, and all areas of conflict…

  • For Shanghai and all in the path of Typhoon Bebinca…

  • For those affected by the Houston pipleline explosion…

  • For the safety of political leaders amidst threats of violence…

  • For the Haitian community of Springfield, OH; for Wittenberg University and all schools and institutions under threat…

  • For those affected by flooding in Central Europe and in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States…

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In Memoriam: Arlene Helen (Iverson) Johnson

We pray for the family and friends of Arlene Helen (Iverson) Johnson—widow of the Rev. Ken Johnson—who passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on August 1, 2024, in Phoenix Arizona.

She served as church secretary at Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix from 1979-1996. Her life was marked by her unwavering support to her husband’s pastoral work, embodying the role of a pastor’s wife with grace and resilience. They served congregations in St. Helens, Oregon; Portland, Oregon and Phoenix, Arizona.

A service to celebrate Arlene’s life will be held on October 5th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee, located at 11002 S. 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Arlene’s memory to Mountain View Lutheran Church.

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, and all areas of conflict…

  • For those in the path of Tropical Storm Francine…

  • For those affected by the wildfires in California and western states…

  • For victims of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam and for relief and recovery efforts…

  • For families grieving victims of a capsized migrant boat off the coast of Senegal…

  • For victims of gun violence, especially in Winder, GA, and Omaha, NE, and London, KY…

  • For national politics during this election season…

  • For those navigating times of transition and in need of discernment…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For those competing and assisting with the Paralympic Games….

  • For the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the end of all such conflicts….

  • For the family of Hersh Goldberg Polin and all those who mourn those lost to terror and violence…

  • For those in Los Angeles affected by mudslides and all those affected by natural disaster…

  • For those injured or affected by the shooting at the West Indian Day Parade in NYC and an end to gun violence…

  • For efforts in the English Channel to rescue migrants from a capsized boat…

  • For wisdom and discernment as we engage with online resources…

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9/9/2024: Prayer Vigil for Peace During the 2024 Election Season in Paradise Valley

Join ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The vigils will be held on September 9th at Our Lady of the Angels Conventual Church in Paradise Valley, October 14th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, and November 4th at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation. View a PDF flyer here.

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For those experiencing difficult transitions and in need of discernment…

  • For those experiencing warfare and escalating violence, especially in Gaza, Russia, and Ukraine…

  • For those affected by the murder-suicide at Rice University…

  • For those threatened by the path of typhoon Shanshan in Japan…

  • For those experiencing difficult or extreme weather conditions, such as the Midwest, Hawaii, and Alaska…

  • For NASA’s efforts to retrieve its two astronauts…

  • For all who have served and continue to serve in our nation’s military…

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United in Prayer: Ecumenical Vigils for Peace During the 2024 Election Season

Join ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The vigils will be held on September 9th at Our Lady of the Angels Conventual Church in Paradise Valley, October 14th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, and November 3rd at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation.

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