Resources in "Prayers for Various Occasions"

Prayer of Hope

Advent, Church Seasons, Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

Prayer affords us the opportunity to strengthen our hope and our resolve for health and wholeness.


We praise you God for you have made

Prayers for Various Occasions, Sending Forth, Worship

A prayer of appreciation for the creative intentions of God.


Prayer for Christmas Day

Christmas & Epiphany, Church Seasons, Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

May we see God's presence and strength among the vulnerable of our day.


Epiphany prayer

Christmas & Epiphany, Church Seasons, Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

In this Collect we invite wisdom inherent in Epiphany to sweep over us.


Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday

Church Seasons, Prayers for Various Occasions, Transfiguration Sunday, Worship

Our request for the light of God to shine in our lives brightly and in full force is heard and will be answered.


Prayer of commitment

Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

Expression of gratitude for the spirit and symbols of our common union. This prayer may be offered after communion.


Contemporary Lord’s Prayer

Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

Offering this prayer in unison brings us together and the words illustrate our common journey.


Prayer of confession

Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

May we be available and open to all in words and in deeds.


Prayer of petition

Greetings & Opening Prayers, Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

We pray for transformation in places of worship to be a better community.


Prayer for unity

Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

One in the Spirit and one in worship — we pray!


Consecration

Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

Inviting blessing upon the elements of bread and the cup offers us opportunity to reflect upon God's presence with us all in every place.


Prayer of Thanksgiving

Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

Rejoice in this offering of thanksgiving at the Communion Table for the gathering of all and the shared meal.


Closing prayer

Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

Jesus says, Come to me, and I will give you rest. A rest that is not passive, but is having the weight and concern of this life taken from you.


Prayer

Prayers for Various Occasions, Worship

Our conversations with God are often times of healing and reminders of our growing edges. This prayer calls us to express love everywhere and to everyone.