Eternal God, from whom all life comes, to whom all life returns, we remember all who served our country in the military. We remember and we give thanks. We give thanks for sacrifices made and losses endured. We give thanks…
Read more »The situation faced by many of our sisters and brothers in Sri Lanka is grim. Learn more. Pray. Act. May God grant peace and justice for the people.
Read more »This week, Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers features prayers for Sri Lanka and the women who have shaped and guided our lives. A reflection on Mother’s Day is also included.
Read more »This week’s Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers includes a prayer for Rural Life Sunday, a prayer for the war in Iraq by the Christian Peace Witness for Iraq, and a prayer for those who live in poverty. Use or adapt the…
Read more »Heavenly Father, In the Resurrection of Jesus and the subsequent outpouring of your Holy Spirit you showed the disciples they had power and authority to conquer in your name; convince your people today of the gifts you have entrusted to…
Read more »Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers this week includes prayers for peace at Easter and a prayer for the aftermath of gun violence. Use these prayers in your individual devotions and corporate worship.
Read more »In the wake of a violent power struggle, our church partners in the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM) have requested prayer. Presbyterian ministry with the FJKM supports an environmental program and helps dig wells. May the people know…
Read more »This week Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers includes a prayer for the third Sunday of Lent, a prayer of confession related to the use of torture, and a prayer for Sudan. Use or adapt these prayers in corporate worship or individual…
Read more »Prayers are posted on Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers for use on Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday (PDF), March 8 and the World Day of Prayer on March 6. Continuing the emphasis of the fast for the global food crisis,…
Read more »The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and No2Torture, a grass-roots Presbyterian group, offer a number of worship resources to help Presbyterians address issues around stopping torture during this Lenten season. Presbyterian General Assemblies have made a number of statements related to torture…
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