Risen Lord, we thank you for revealing yourself to us, for being a lamp shining in a dark place. We lift up all who serve you including Joseph, our priest; Melissa and Brian, our Bishops; and Michael, our Presiding Bishop. In the Anglican Cycle of prayer, we lift up the Province of the Anglican Church

God of the church, may your people be as persistent as the mustard shrub. May we spread your love  and grace to all people and in all places. May we do our kingdom work with the confidence that  nothing can separate us from your love. Bless Michael, our presiding bishop; Melissa and Brian, our  bishops;

Loving God, we pray for the Church across the world, that it be a refuge for all people. We ask Your  strength and wisdom for those who serve the Church, especially our priest, Joseph; our bishops  Melissa and Brian; and presiding Bishop, Michael. In the Anglican Communion we pray for The Church  of the Province

For the peace from above, for your loving-kindness, and for the salvation of our souls. We pray to  you, O God. Have mercy. For the peace of the world, for the welfare of your Holy Church, and for the unity of all peoples. We  ask your blessing upon the Anglican Church of Canada; and for

Creator God, lift up your holy Church, its leaders, and all people of faith, that they may live and work  every day to bring your divine love into our hurting world. Today in the Diocesan Cycle of prayer we  pray especially for the missions and ministries our own church, St. Hilda St. Patrick, Edmonds. In