Trusting in God’s steadfast love for all God has made, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of creation. A brief silence. God our gardener, you scatter grace like seed across the world. Continue to cultivate the garden of your church with your abundant Spirit. God of grace, hear our prayer. God our joy, your bountiful creation reflects your commitment to life despite our actions disregarding its wonder. We look toward Isaiah’s vision, when all creation rejoices, and

Trusting in God’s steadfast love for all God has made, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of creation. A brief silence. God our unity, your church flourishes in different languages, cultures, and movements. Grant us wisdom to discern when our yokes are too heavy, that we may live and serve in the freedom of your rest. God of grace, hear our prayer. God our life-giver, we grieve the pains placed upon our common home through war and neglect. What you have lovingly c

Gathered together by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church and the needs of the world. A brief silence. Faithful God, establish your church to offer welcome and proclaim your peace. Nourish us so we can proclaim your hope to the world. God of grace, hear our prayer. Creator God, bring life to places experiencing drought, deforestation, and pollution. Help us to cultivate and care for the natural world around us. God of grace, hear our prayer. Loving God, bring an end to

Gathered together by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church and the needs of the world. A brief silence. Life-giving God, you have called your people to lose their lives for Jesus’ sake. Strengthen your church to follow you in the face of difficulty. God of grace, hear our prayer. Creator God, you know every sparrow that falls to the ground. Protect migrating birds, endangered species, and their natural habitats. Empower us to care for your creation. God of grace, hear o

Gathered together by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church and the needs of the world. A brief silence. God of freedom, you ransomed Israel from slavery to be a holy people. As we observe Juneteenth this coming week, free us also to be a people who proclaim your liberating love. God of grace, hear our prayer. God of creation, you call all the earth to make a joyful noise to you. Let us join the chorus of the natural world in proclaiming your glory. God of grace, hear ou

Gathered together by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church and the needs of the world. A brief silence. God of mercy, you call us to a life filled with acts of mercy. Ground us in following Christ, that we might extend the mercy we receive. God of grace, hear our prayer. God of creation, all you have made is yours. Revive lands in need of healing and make us wise stewards of all you have given us to tend. God of grace, hear our prayer. God of the nations, you promise to

Gathered together by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church and the needs of the world. A brief silence. Holy God, we are in awe of your creative work. Continue that work in your church, making us a new creation that proclaims your presence and love. God of grace, hear our prayer. Creator God, nature reveals your power and glory. Protect water sources, vegetation, and wildlife as reminders of who you are. God of grace, hear our prayer. Redeemer God, you call us to pray f

Trusting in the power of Christ’s resurrection to heal and redeem our broken world, let us pray for the needs of all creation. A brief silence. O God, you send the Holy Spirit to gather your church into one. Inspire all ministers of the gospel to speak prophetic and hope-filled words to all whom they encounter. Bless the work of interreligious dialogue. Merciful God, receive our prayer. You send the Holy Spirit to renew the face of the earth. Protect all living things, bring

Trusting in the power of Christ’s resurrection to heal and redeem our broken world, let us pray for the needs of all creation. A brief silence. O God, your people sing praises throughout the church. By your Holy Spirit, inspire musicians, deacons, pastors, and bishops to proclaim the gospel of Jesus. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Your creative power fills the universe. Bring favorable weather, nurture plants and animals, protect us from natural disasters, and guide us to

Trusting in the power of Christ’s resurrection to heal and redeem our broken world, let us pray for the needs of all creation. A brief silence. God of new life, you call us through the waters of baptism to be in relationship with you and one another. Guide the church and its leaders to proclaim Christ’s righteousness throughout the world. Merciful God, receive our prayer. You create the world and all that is in it. Shelter budding plants and young animals, provide unpolluted

Trusting in the power of Christ’s resurrection to heal and redeem our broken world, let us pray for the needs of all creation. A brief silence. God of glory, you have built your church on Christ the cornerstone. Inspire lay leaders, deacons, pastors, and bishops to proclaim forgiveness and your steadfast love to all whom they encounter. Merciful God, receive our prayer. God of majesty, you bring forth plants and animals, skies and seas, mountains and valleys. Protect all you

Trusting in the power of Christ’s resurrection to heal and redeem our broken world, let us pray for the needs of all creation. A brief silence. Shepherding God, draw all people to yourself and lead them in paths of righteousness. Embolden your church to enter the valleys of the world and guide us beside the still waters of your grace. We pray for military and prison chaplains serving near and far. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Creator God, by the resurrection of your Son,

Trusting in the power of Christ’s resurrection to heal and redeem our broken world, let us pray for the needs of all creation. A brief silence. Living Savior, just as you journeyed with the disciples to Emmaus, accompany us on our journey of faith. Gather us at your table, that we recognize you in the breaking of the bread. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Almighty God, you provide for the needs of all creation. Bless the fields that are being prepared for planting, and send

Trusting in the power of Christ’s resurrection to heal and redeem our broken world, let us pray for the needs of all creation. A brief silence. Almighty God, you give life to the dead and call into existence things that do not exist. Breathe your Spirit upon us, that our faith may be renewed day by day. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Maker of heaven and earth, your mercies are new every morning. Open us to the wonders of creation, from the beauty of flowers to the complexi

Trusting in the power of Christ’s resurrection to heal and redeem our broken world, let us pray for the needs of all creation. A brief silence. Risen Savior, you have conquered death and opened the gates of everlasting life. Dispel our doubts and fears and renew our faith and hope in you. Merciful God, receive our prayer. Life-giving God, the created world rejoices in Christ’s victory over death. May all the earth be renewed by the light of Jesus’ resurrection, and may we be

Reconciled by God’s mercy and sustained by God’s presence, let us pray for the world and its needs. A brief silence. O God, you announce words of grace and truth. Give wisdom to all preachers in your church both globally and locally. Open our hearts to encounter the infinite life you offer in Jesus. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. You hold the whole universe. Gather sun and moon, clouds and stars, land and sea, and plants and animals around the cross, so that all creatio

Reconciled by God’s mercy and sustained by God’s presence, let us pray for the world and its needs. A brief silence. We pray for the church. Grant life and peace to all who gather in your name. Breathe into us so that we may share your message of forgiveness, hope, and love. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We pray for creation. Renew landscapes that have dried up, prosper the work of those who restore homes and habitats after natural disasters, and sustain places where b

Reconciled by God’s mercy and sustained by God’s presence, let us pray for the world and its needs. A brief silence. God, our shepherd, we pray that you guide the church. Lead Christians in our community and across the globe in right paths for your name’s sake. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God our provider, we cry out for this planet and the life it holds. Rescue endangered animals and plants, preserve threatened ecosystems, and save creatures from natural disasters.

Reconciled by God’s mercy and sustained by God’s presence, let us pray for the world and its needs. A brief silence. O God, when suffering arises, preserve your church. Give to pastors, deacons, bishops, and all servants of your gospel the endurance that produces character and the hope that will never disappoint. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. When the waters run dry, sustain this earth. Send water to places languishing with drought, and bring relief to places damaged b

Reconciled by God’s mercy and sustained by God’s presence, let us pray for the world and its needs. A brief silence. Faithful One, you renew us by grace. As you have inspired faith through the work of church artists and hymnwriters throughout the ages ( like George Herbert whom the church remembers today ), give your church the means to praise your beauty today. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Living One, you delight in this world. The sun and moon, the wind and the wate