April 27, 2026
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” (John 14:1)
Loving God, may we recognize you in our everyday moments. Help us to share your message of hope and love with everyone we encounter. As we begin our week, make us mindful that we have folks among us who struggle daily, and Mondays are especially difficult. We pray that we can help make their lives easier, simply by smiling, saying hello, or offering our presence in a way only you can expect us to. God, thanks for having hope in us and putting us here in this time and space. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 28, 2026
“You know the way to the place where I am going.” (John 14:4)
Living God, we accept your love, mercy, and grace in our lives. Help us to learn to live into your gift of forgiveness as well. May we shed the burden(s) that we carry in our hearts so that we can truly understand your unconditional love. Thank you for being with us to guide us in life, in death, and in life beyond death. Simply knowing we are not alone helps us release the fear we may hold onto. God, calm our minds, our hearts, and our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 29, 2026
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” (John 14:5)
Eternal God, your path for our lives may not be laid out in some easy-to-read guide, but your presence is here to guide us. Surround us with people who can show us the way. Give us strength, courage, and love to help guide others. When we don’t have the words, we pray you give us the words. When we don’t know what to do, be a thought or a whisper that leads us. We know your love is active in our world and so we rely on you to be a source of hope and strength as we do our best in our own lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 30, 2026
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” (John 14:6-7)
Hope-filled God, thank you for being the source of life for many of us. We give thanks that we are encouraged to learn about divine living, unconditional love, and what mercy and grace can do in our lives and in the lives of others. Thank you for never giving up on us and for calling us into different areas of life, work, and play. We pray that we live your love with conviction, also holding onto hope that no one feels excluded from it. Where that is hard for us, guide us and teach us, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 1, 2026
Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” (John 14:8)
Caring God, on the first of the month we pray for Reconciliation and our Indigenous brothers and sisters. We ask for forgiveness in the history of our church and ancestors that have caused harm (and in us who still cause harm in different ways, maybe even unknowingly). Help us to be humble to listen, to learn, and to grow. Help us to shut down any racist remarks or harmful systems that are still in place. God, we long for a world that includes, supports, and loves all. May we be part of the healing change in the making. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 2, 2026
“Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.” (John 14:11)
Parenting God, we pray for families today and think of the many challenges parents face. We pray for children and that their innocence be protected so they can blossom and grow without being tainted. We pray for grandparents, caregivers, and extended family that we take active and ongoing roles, as best as we can, to enhance the lives of our young ones, and to help parents wherever we can. I know we all lead busy lives, but we pray you call us into the places where we can best serve hearts of all ages. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 3, 2026
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask anything in my name, and I will do it.” (John 14:12-14)
Praise-worthy God, we survived another week! Where we lost hope, restore it. Where we struggled in our faith, be present. Where we question ourselves and our calling, strengthen our reserve and help us to live into it even better than before. As we worship today, be in our hearts and minds as we think of a unified world praying together for the betterment of all living things. Strengthen us within our diversity. Grant us something new in our differences and in our disagreements. And always help us hold onto hope. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” (John 14:1)
Loving God, may we recognize you in our everyday moments. Help us to share your message of hope and love with everyone we encounter. As we begin our week, make us mindful that we have folks among us who struggle daily, and Mondays are especially difficult. We pray that we can help make their lives easier, simply by smiling, saying hello, or offering our presence in a way only you can expect us to. God, thanks for having hope in us and putting us here in this time and space. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 28, 2026
“You know the way to the place where I am going.” (John 14:4)
Living God, we accept your love, mercy, and grace in our lives. Help us to learn to live into your gift of forgiveness as well. May we shed the burden(s) that we carry in our hearts so that we can truly understand your unconditional love. Thank you for being with us to guide us in life, in death, and in life beyond death. Simply knowing we are not alone helps us release the fear we may hold onto. God, calm our minds, our hearts, and our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 29, 2026
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” (John 14:5)
Eternal God, your path for our lives may not be laid out in some easy-to-read guide, but your presence is here to guide us. Surround us with people who can show us the way. Give us strength, courage, and love to help guide others. When we don’t have the words, we pray you give us the words. When we don’t know what to do, be a thought or a whisper that leads us. We know your love is active in our world and so we rely on you to be a source of hope and strength as we do our best in our own lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 30, 2026
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” (John 14:6-7)
Hope-filled God, thank you for being the source of life for many of us. We give thanks that we are encouraged to learn about divine living, unconditional love, and what mercy and grace can do in our lives and in the lives of others. Thank you for never giving up on us and for calling us into different areas of life, work, and play. We pray that we live your love with conviction, also holding onto hope that no one feels excluded from it. Where that is hard for us, guide us and teach us, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 1, 2026
Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” (John 14:8)
Caring God, on the first of the month we pray for Reconciliation and our Indigenous brothers and sisters. We ask for forgiveness in the history of our church and ancestors that have caused harm (and in us who still cause harm in different ways, maybe even unknowingly). Help us to be humble to listen, to learn, and to grow. Help us to shut down any racist remarks or harmful systems that are still in place. God, we long for a world that includes, supports, and loves all. May we be part of the healing change in the making. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 2, 2026
“Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.” (John 14:11)
Parenting God, we pray for families today and think of the many challenges parents face. We pray for children and that their innocence be protected so they can blossom and grow without being tainted. We pray for grandparents, caregivers, and extended family that we take active and ongoing roles, as best as we can, to enhance the lives of our young ones, and to help parents wherever we can. I know we all lead busy lives, but we pray you call us into the places where we can best serve hearts of all ages. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
May 3, 2026
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask anything in my name, and I will do it.” (John 14:12-14)
Praise-worthy God, we survived another week! Where we lost hope, restore it. Where we struggled in our faith, be present. Where we question ourselves and our calling, strengthen our reserve and help us to live into it even better than before. As we worship today, be in our hearts and minds as we think of a unified world praying together for the betterment of all living things. Strengthen us within our diversity. Grant us something new in our differences and in our disagreements. And always help us hold onto hope. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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