"For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends, We thank you, Lord." Two …
Book Review: Landscapes of Prayer
"Consider our hearts as gardens, with beauty and nourishment to offer others, with weeds that need tending, with pruning to be …
Memorial Day: A Prayer by William Sloane Coffin
"Grant, O God, that they may not have died in vain. May we draw new vigor from past tragedy. Buttress our instincts for peace, …
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Come Holy Spirit: 3 Prayers for Pentecost
"May we come to trust the Word of God in our heart, to speak it with courage, to follow it faithfully and to fan it to flame in …
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An Interfaith Litany Against Violence
This litany was created by Rev Laura Everett in response to the Boston Marathon bombing in April, 2013. This litany was written …
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The Lord’s Prayer in a Bag
"We ask God to help us do God’s will and to help us make the world the way God wants it to be – just like God sees the world in …
Christian Resources and Prayers for Veterans Day
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend …
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Prayers for Children’s Sabbath
Sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund, the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths Celebration is a way for faith …
A Blessing for World Communion Sunday
The following prayer is by Jan L. Richardson, the author/curator of The Painted Prayerbook, a wonderful site of artwork, …
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Prayers for Volunteers
"May your Spirit strengthen us; so that we will be: strong in faith, discerning in proclamation, courageous in witness, persistent …
Spiritual Practices: Praying with Scripture
Bible Reading and Lectio Divina Spiritual practices are those practices that help us cultivate awareness and …
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Prayers for Independence Day
"Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus …