​May 25, 2026
Jesus wept. (John 11:35)
Passionate God, on the 25th of each month we remember those who have gone on to the great beyond and those they leave behind. We think of our dear friends and family members who have died and ask you to surround their loved ones with your comfort and peace. We pray that their Spirit surrounds us all our days and infuses us with courage and boldness to work for positive change and goodness in our world. May their light never extinguish from our hearts, but only fuel the flame of passion we have for a better world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 26, 2026
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. (Matthew 28:16)
Living God, you call us to walk with each other, guiding us into places we know or may not know. I pray that those we walk with are disciples for your way and your love. I pray that we surround ourselves with people who want to make a difference near and far. I pray we hold each other accountable, in love and in truth, so we can do things we never imagined possible. God, we need your courage and strength to do so. Thank you for the Spirit. Thank you for Jesus. It is in his name we pray. Amen.
 
May 27, 2026
When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. (Matthew 28:17)
Eternal God, we are but humble humans in this world, serving and loving others as best as we can. There are times we are confident in our faith, and nothing can possibly shake us. There may be times, though, where we experience something that really shakes us to our core and has us questioning our faith and our beliefs. Wherever we are on our faith journey, I pray that we find you with us. I pray that you grant us permission to ask hard questions, to doubt sometimes but only so we can be stronger in what we believe. Help us O God, to live into the mystery that is the divine love you call us into. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 28, 2026
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (Matthew 28:18)
Spirit God, the weekend draws near and we may need your help to push through these last couple of days to reach it. For our friends who are struggling, give them strength and peace. For our friends who are tired, give them energy and a boost. For our friends who are living life to the fullest, we pray they can share their energy and enthusiasm with us. For all we have going on in our lives, thank you for walking with us through it. Thank you for your love that never ends. Thank you for your grace and your patience, but especially your persistence. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 29, 2026
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” (Matthew 28:19)
Caring God, it’s finally Friday. You really love us! Thank you for what the week has brought us and help us get through today so we can rest and play. May we take some time for you, O God, to listen for what you’re calling us to be and to do today. May we be mindful of our soul and what we need so we can help and serve others. Plant within us a mandatory self-care moment in the weekend ahead so we’re ready to care for others with ease. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 30, 2026
“and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:28a)
Parenting God, you call us to be teachers in our world, especially for the little ones in our midst. Help us to find good and kind ways to show them the way. We ask you to be with families as they navigate raising children in this very connected and global community. May they find rest and renewal in our church and church family and may they know we are here to help wherever we can. Grant parents strength, patience, courage, and consistency so that our children and youth can be best prepared for what the world will continue to bring them. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 31, 2026
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of age.” (Matthew 28:20b)
Praise-worthy God, thank you for always being with us. Thank you for being with those who have come and gone before us and those yet to come. Through you, our lives have purpose and meaning. You connect us with strangers and neighbours to create a stronger world. You connect us so we can learn, grow, and become allies in times of struggle and need. Give us kind and compassionate hearts and may today strengthen our faith and our trust in you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

May 18, 2026
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. (Acts 2:1)
Passionate God, thank you for gathering us in various places and at various times. Together we experience things in special ways when we invite you into our midst. Help us to keep our minds and hearts open to the Holy Spirit as we approach the Day of Pentecost. May the limitations we set in our minds and hearts be freed so your impossible possibilities can become a reality. We need your strength, your encouragement, your trust. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 19, 2026
Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. (Acts 2:2)
Living God, in the wind we feel your graceful touch. In the wind, we hear your call. In the wind, we experience unrest. Use it to shake us up and out of our comfort zones. May we look at the wind and acknowledge that branches and leaves fall, just as some of our fears and mindsets can when the Spirit is in our midst. Clear out the darkness so that your light can fuel the passion for your beloved world in our midst. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 20, 2026
They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. (Acts 2:3)
Eternal God, help us to see things that we don’t normally see. Whether it is tongues of fire or simple openings into a conversation with someone we don’t yet know. Help us to dream and create systems that are equal for all, a church that is filled with your love and acceptance, and a world that goes beyond tolerating one another to one that accepts and learns and grows with one another. Our world is so complex now and we need your heart and light to help us navigate and thrive in.  God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 21, 2026
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:4)
Spirit God, help us to be with each other, even within indifference or disagreement. Guide us so that we can understand each other even when we are most confused. Help us to see your will and your way in the busyness of our world. Bring us together to do good, to love and to serve, and to help share your light in places we dare not go. God, infuse us with your bold Spirit. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 22, 2026
When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. (Acts 2:6)
Caring God, we might think of the Spirit in a gentle way. Maybe in a soft breeze that passes by. In the scripture about Pentecost, there is fire and wind, chaos and words. Help us to see you when there is too much going on and swirling around us. Help us to clear the clutter of our minds so we can see into the soul of another. Reach deep within and drag out the things that limit your Spirit here and now. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 23, 2026
Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? (Acts 7-8)
Parenting God, we pray for families today. We pray that we can understand the language and ways each generation is living. We pray that we are the support needed when things arise. We pray for children and their innocence. We pray for parents and their busyness. We pray for families and their dedication to helping each other grow in love and in learning to navigate the world in good and helpful ways. God, when we struggle, help us to see the world through the eyes of a child and keep us tuned into hope all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 24, 2026
Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” (Acts 2:12)
Praise-worthy God, today we sing, and pray, and worship with great passion. We seek to understand what Pentecost means for each of us and for the world. We long to live into the idea of not having control or not knowing what is ahead and accepting your divine mystery of it all. May your Spirit pour down on us in an overwhelming way this day and may we be driven into something more than we can imagine. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

​May 11, 2026
He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” (Luke 22:44)
Loving God, we give thanks for the words in Scripture that provide us with truth and understanding. Help us discern in our hearts what they mean for each of us today. May your love and light shine brightly through them. Grant us permission to be confused. Grant us grace as we learn and grow not only in your word but also in our faith and spirituality. Your love may be hard to live out, but we will do our best to do so. God be with us all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 12, 2026
Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. (Luke 24:45)
Living God, help us to open our Bibles and to dig into Words that draw us closer to your divine truth. As we live out our days, sometimes it’s hard to see you. With us, may your love and light take over our world so that there is no more hatred or racism or discrimination. We pray that Scriptures guide us in disagreeing and in fully loving one another in gracious ways. God, help our human selves learn to be more divine, but keep us humble within it. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 13, 2026
He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:46-47)
Eternal God, forgive our sins. Forgive any pain we have caused, any harms we have done to others (knowingly or unknowingly), for any negativity that sits heavy on us. We know you ask us to be better and do better. Sometimes that is hard. Thank you for your healing and comforting embrace that strengthens us as we forgive ourselves and others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 14, 2026
“You are witnesses of these things.” (Luke 24:48)
Hope-filled God, we bear witness to beautiful things each day. We give thanks for those who are advocating for change, for our commitment for caring for the earth in better ways, for your challenge to understand our neighbours who are not like us, and for your love that goes beyond human understanding. Thank you for the challenges that come our way and for the perspective to turn them into opportunities. Thank you for all the resources we have at hand so that we can help others and bear witness through action and service. God, thank you for the gift of life and the things we get to see. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 15, 2026
“I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothes with power from on high.” (Luke 24:49)
Caring God, your promises are above all else. Thank you for the Spirit in our midst and the guidance given. We give thanks for the humble power you give your servants in our world and pray that they serve in loving, caring, and compassionate ways. Place on us the power of prayer, the power of peace, and the power of comfort, even if it’s solely to care for ourselves. Thank you for our beloved Jesus. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 16, 2026
When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. (Luke 24:50)
Parenting God, we pray for families today. We pray for strength to get through the rough days, for patience to get through the trying days, and love to get through the days when the kids don’t seem to like us at all. We pray for the spirits and energy of little ones never to be diminished or squashed. Help us to love and guide little ones in caring ways. And God, shine a light on what you call us to do and be in our world, our communities, and in our churches. Our children are not the church of tomorrow as they are in the church today. Challenge them to surprise us of your love in a different way. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
May 17, 2026
While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. (Luke 24:51-52)
Praise-worthy God, we give you thanks for the story of Ascension and that Jesus’ life continues through the Spirit and in our hearts. As we gather for worship this morning, help us to celebrate with joy and humour in our hearts. Guide us in your great light and share with us your hope in our world. May we sing and pray with laughter and light in our hearts. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.