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Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian full communion cycle of prayer

The Lutheran–Anglican–Moravian Cycle of Prayer provides weekly intentions for collective prayer across the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Moravian Church Northern Province, while honouring each tradition’s distinct identity.

Prepared by the Lutheran–Anglican–Moravian Commission, the cycle is suitable for Sunday worship, personal devotion, small groups or ministry contexts. It invites reflection on how our three churches might learn from one another, engage in shared mission and deepen ecumenical understanding throughout the liturgical year.

Suggested uses

  • Integrating interdenominational prayers into Sunday worship
  • Supporting clergy and lay leaders in planning liturgically aligned prayers
  • Encouraging personal or small group devotional practice
  • Promoting awareness of shared mission and leadership across the three churches
  • Complementing study of church partnerships, ecumenical ministry or full communion

Key themes

  • Full communion and shared mission
  • Intercessory prayer for church leaders and congregations
  • Ecumenical understanding and collaboration
  • Seasonal and liturgical alignment of prayers

Best suited for: clergy, lay leaders, ministry teams, congregations, ecumenical study groups and individuals seeking to participate in shared prayer across the Anglican, Lutheran and Moravian traditions.

Acknowledging the land and God’s creation

This acknowledgement is crafted in light of the Principles of Reconciliation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as we seek to live faithfully in Christ and in right relationship with all. 

We give thanks to the Creator for this land, its waters, forests and all living beings, and for the abiding presence of Christ among us. From coast to coast to coast, these have been cared for and nurtured by First Nations, Inuit and Métis through countless generations. 

We honour the enduring relationship Indigenous Peoples have cultivated with these lands and waters, and the treaties and agreements that reflect these sacred bonds. We acknowledge the harms caused by colonial expansion, through frameworks like the Doctrine of Discovery and structures like the residential school system. We recognize our past failures as a Church, including disruption of connections to the land and suppression of Indigenous spiritualities. 

Guided by the gospel of Jesus Christ, we confess our need for healing. We commit ourselves to seeking truth, pursuing reconciliation and nurturing harmony with all creation. We place our trust in Christ, through whom all things are reconciled to God. 

May God strengthen us to live faithfully as stewards of the Earth. Let us walk in love, justice and reconciliation, joining in God’s work to restore all creation.