Holy Trinity, you separated the light from the darkness: may your church ever dwell in your radiance and walk in the light of your love. Bless Michael, our presiding bishop; Melissa, our Bishop Provisional; and Joseph, our vicar. We pray for the Episcopal-Anglican Province of Alexandria; and for the faith communities of St. Joseph-St. John, Lakewood; and St. Mary’s, Lakewood. Glory to you, Holy Trinity, we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
Holy Trinity, you placed the same sky above all people: may people all over the world live in peace with one another. Glory to you, Holy Trinity, we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
Holy Trinity, you created all things good: give us the will to respect and preserve your creation, that future generations may experience the goodness of all you have made. Glory to you, Holy Trinity, we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
Holy Trinity, you created the sun to give us light: shine your light on our city, that the shadow places may be exposed. May your justice and peace reign in our neighborhoods. Glory to you, Holy Trinity, we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
Holy Trinity, from your hand comes forth creatures great and small: as you care for even the smallest creatures, show your loving-kindness to all who call out to you for help. Grace the lives of your children with healing and strength. We pray for those who have commended themselves to our prayers: Emilio; Ian; Barbara; Christine; Sue; Giles; Denice; Jim; Richard; Suzanne; Celia; Joanne; Marsha; Nathan; Amy; Monica and her family; Karen; Emily; and those we now name, either silently or aloud. Glory to you, Holy Trinity, we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
Holy Trinity, you created humankind in your image and you promised to be with us always: may those who have died take comfort in your eternal presence. We pray for Laura; Lloyd; Ted; Dolores; and those we now name, either silently or aloud. Glory to you, Holy Trinity, we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
Holy Trinity, we thank you for the friends celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week, especially Tess; Logan; Dean; Keri and Stephen; and those we now name, either silently or aloud. Glory to you, Holy Trinity, we will praise you and highly exalt you forever.
AMEN.