Posts in Prayers
For What Shall We Pray?
  • 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…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • 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…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • 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…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • 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…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • 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…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • 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…

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In Memoriam: Rev. Doris Nolan

We pray for the family and friends of Rev. Doris Nolan, who passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at her home in Simi Valley, California. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Memorial gifts in Pastor Doris’s honor may be directed to ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran Disaster Response, Global Refuge, or Lutheran World Relief. We will share details of memorial services as they become available.

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In Memoriam: Deacon Lorraine S. Brugh

We pray for the family and friends of Deacon Lorraine S. Brugh, who died Saturday, January 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 2/22/2025 at 10:30 am at Pinnacle Presbyterian (25150 N Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255).

Deacon Brugh was the Frederick J. Kruse Endowed Chair in Church Music at Valparaiso University. She helped lead the development of the ELCA’s Evangelical Lutheran Worship and was co-author of The Sunday Assembly, published in 2008 to help church leaders incorporate the hymnal’s materials into worship services. She was involved in the development of Lutheran music and worship practices for many years and is a past-president of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. At our 2024 assembly, along with Deacon Kate Adelman, she organized Wild Life: A Hymn Festival.

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