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We pray that we can realize our potential to be a church that matters in the lives of the wider community and the world. We pray that our church can adapt to the world, stay relevant so that is it can thrive and that we learn to embrace change rather than avoid it. We pray … Continued
The parents and youth of our confirmation class participated in the Heartbeat of the Church together – sharing the hope of generations. We concluded with this heartfelt prayer: We pray that the church be open to being led by the Spirit into the future, that we be open to new ideas as we move forward and … Continued
Give us strength, O Lord, to continue to do well the actions we are already committed to and embolden us to address the issues you have brought to our attention as a church: concerns such as schisms within our members in Canada and across the world; the environmental crisis; human rights and equality; the closing … Continued
For the continued leadership, support, and attention to the Indigenous peoples of Canada and work towards reconciliation. For the strengthening of Anglican pastoral care and counselling services, to support youth and those living in isolation or despair. For our Church to listen to the needs of the people and thoughtfully assess where the Church can … Continued
God of our forbearers and of our children, thank you for Primate Fred Hiltz and his Heartbeat of the Church initiative. We give you thanks for the privilege of participating. God, you are always with us in joy and also in sorrow. Lead us as a church to be friends of Jesus, to love one … Continued
God of love, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the beauty in your world and in your church. We pray for reconciliation in the Anglican Church of Canada. We pray for continued recognition of the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada and we lift up the efforts for self-determination. We thank you for … Continued
May our church, as a body and as individuals, … be Christian communities that welcome, nurture and support all; … be open to both pain and joy, healing, forgiving and accepting others and ourselves as we are; … continue to evolve for the next generation in our changing and challenging world; … know our oneness … Continued
O Lord, you have called us to be your church. We pray that we may create a space where all are welcome, all are included, and all feel at home. We pray that we might listen to each other with the ear of our heart, knowing it is the size of our hearts which matters … Continued
Loving God, we give you thanks for communities where growth and transformation are possible. Gather us into one body, that we may trust in you, discerning your love at all times and in all places. When faced with change and difficult choices, strengthen us in faith, fill us with hope, and help us to show … Continued
Our heartfelt prayer for the church: Dear God, Help us to do justice, love mercy and to be humble. To find the courage to follow your command to love one another; all humankind. Help us to find ways to overcome our fears and indifference that distract us on our journey. Especially our fears and indifference … Continued
Dieu de l’amour, on te remercie pour notre église, pour notre communauté, pour toutes les bénédictions tu nous as données. On te remercie pour le berger que tu nous as donné dans la personne de notre prêtre, Rhonda. Aide-nous à continuer à être transformé dans nos relations et nos découvertes. Aide-nous à continuer à mettre … Continued
Our heartfelt prayer for the church is that individuals in the church are able to continue to deepen in their faith and in love for one another, mindful of the richness of our diversity and the core tenets of our faith while letting go of what we no longer need to carry. Our prayer is … Continued
God of all, give us the courage to follow Jesus’ call to love completely, even those with whom we disagree, so that our church might draw the circle ever wider and find ways to walk alongside all who are hurting or lonely. Help us recognize the Spirit leading us deeper into prayer and out into … Continued
Dear God, Help us to listen to what the Spirit is saying to us to discern how to love one another and the planet better. Amen
We pray that we, Form new groups, tighter knit groups, always finding new ways of incorporating newcomers. . . Looking toward the future… Continuing work toward reconciling with all those we’ve hurt, in particular aboriginal and LGBT communities… Bridging the gap between young and old within our church… Being true to Christ’s mission, living faith … Continued