O God, we pray for all people in their daily life and work. For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. Hear us, O God. For your mercy is great. For this community, the nation, and the world. For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. Hear us, O God. For […]
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How many of you are native Washingtonians? Native Seattleites? How would someone know that you are from Seattle? What would you tell them? In the nine plus years that my husband, Henry, and I have been here, we have made our own observations, but I also looked at some lists that were compiled and have
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Bearing something that is unbearable. I hope you don’t have to experience that but some of us will. As a chaplain, my entire career has been about being with suffering people in crisis. Many of them will tell me that they are bearing something unbearable. Here are some snippets from my past week at work.
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God of glory, give your church ardent spirits in your service. Bless Michael our presiding bishop; Melissa and Brian, our bishops; Joseph, our vicar; and the person who will be the next Bishop of Olympia. We pray for the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean; and for the faith communities of Huston Camp
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Generous God, you have graciously given the members of your church diverse gifts. May we, who are many, function in this world as the one body of your son Jesus Christ. Bless Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Melissa and Brian, our own Bishops; our priest, Joseph; and especially the person who will be the next Bishop
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Almighty God, we pray that you maintain your gifts and calling on the whole church. Inspire the souls of Justin the Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael our Presiding Bishop, Melissa and Brian our Bishops, Joseph our vicar, and our wardens and Bishop’s Committee, the Bishop Search Committee, and the next Bishop of Olympia. May the church
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O God, we pray for your holy church, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming. We pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. We pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for Melissa and Brian, our own Bishops; for our priest, Joseph; for all
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