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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…

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

For renewed efforts for peace at the anniversary of the current violence in the Middle East on October 7…

For communities devastated by hurricane and flooding, especially in Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina…

For extreme heat in California and for all suffering negative effects of climate change…
For grieving families following a school bus fire in Thailand…

For renewed commitment to compassion and the common good…