​June 16, 2025
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; (Psalms 103:13)
On this blessed day, we pray that everyone has safe drinking water. We pray that it is pure for our bodies and nourishes our soul. Remind us not to take it for granted, and help us to use water wisely. Be in our earth – land, sea, and air – as we live and breathe and work in this world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 17, 2025
Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” (Acts 3:6)
God, we pray for the blessings we receive and have in our lives. Thank you for the gifts of people, homes, and animals. Thank you for food and water. Thank you for the challenge of living in an ever-changing world and for helping us to grow and learn together. Help us to keep open minds and to shy away from our judging hearts. May we always work and live and choose love and hope in our world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 18, 2025
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21)
O Holy One, as we live and breathe and your are in us, help us to sense your presence strongly today. May we not be fearful of what is to come, but embrace the idea of what might be. Where we feel negativity, help us to change our mindset and shift to hope. Where we feel grumbly, may we take a moment to pause and rest so that we can find out where that grumbly part is rooted. God, may we be people who take risks and learn along the way, in a healthy way. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 19, 2025
“The Lord brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up. The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts. (1 Samuel 2:6-7)
Loving God, today in American history friends around us are celebrating Juneteenth. In celebrating the end of slavery, grant us a little time and space in our day to dive into history and do some new learning into what slavery looked like throughout history. May we openly explore our own family connections to slavery and do all that we can to see a world where all are treated and respected equally. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 20, 2025
You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. (Revelation 3:17)
Today is World Refugee Day and God, we ask you to be with all who are seeking refuge around the world. Folks around me question why we spend a lot of funding on Global Assistance and I pray we make time to learn about the impact on the world if that was to end. We support refugees not only by providing a location for them, but in supporting their countries financially, we support a more stable world, in hopes that everyone can stay home, free and safe from fear and harm. God, we pray that all can feel this way today. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 21, 2025
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13)
On Saturdays we pray for children and families. We pray for their safety and wellness, that they have all that they need. For families who are struggling in anyway, may they feel they can reach out to us for prayer and support. May the light you shine within us be a light that draws people in, to let them know we care for them. Help us, O God, to be a stable and supportive part of the bigger family in our community. May we never shy away from helping and serving one another. God, be with families near and far. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 22, 2025
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
Today we gather in church, we will be sharing Communion and a belated Pentecost as Calum is Confirmed. May your spirit be in him and in those around him, sensing the light of God within. May today be a day we all remember our journey of faith and the milestones within it. And may we recommit ourselves to being part of the church here and everywhere, in whatever way that looks like for each of us. Help us, O God, and draw us back into the pews so we can explore our faith in our personal journey into the future. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. 

​June 9, 2025
To them I will give within my temple and its walls a memorial and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will endure forever. (Isaiah 56:5)
As we continue celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada, we think about our local churches today. We remember those who closed their doors and became life-givers to congregations they joined. We think of the events and memories shared in the buildings we no longer use. God, be with us as we live out the teachings of Jesus in our communities. Infuse us with your wisdom and grace to be bold and daring. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 10, 2025
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13)
Happy Anniversary to the United Church of Canada today. 100 years ago, denominations made the move to form a united front in Canada, and though not all denominations joined, we continue to work together to make a difference. We give thanks for the blessings we’ve received as a church. We pray for forgiveness for the harm our church has caused. And we look to healing all relationships within ourselves and others as we live out the teachings of Jesus. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 11, 2025
Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced. (1 Chronicles 16:12)
God, today we pray for the beauty of the world. We give thanks to those who care for the land and all that grows. We give thanks for the creatures and the enjoyment they provide. We give thanks for the people who make our lives better by their presence. We give thanks for Jesus’ light within us, and pray that we continue to shine in kindness, compassion, and love to all we encounter. And God, thank you for those who make community-based decisions for our wellbeing.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 12, 2025
Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. (Isaiah 46:9)
God, thank you for creating us in our world. May we remember that we were created in this time and this place for a purpose. Help us to find our way. Help us to walk the path before us, remembering it’s okay to question the norms, to be critics of systems, and to change and grow along the way. Help us to always be open to your spirit. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 13, 2025
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. (Psalms 77:11)
Today, bikers near and far will make the journey to Port Dover. We pray for their safety and that they enjoy all that comes their way. We pray that those of us in cars are vigilant and aware of our surroundings. As we enjoy the weekend coming our way, safeguard our roads from harm. May the tired have rest. May the impatient find alternate routes. May the roads be clear. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 14, 2025
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. (1 Peter 4:14)
On Saturdays we pray for children and families. We pray that the weather fares well for those who have outdoor sports or plans this weekend. We pray that we can hear the laughter of children in our midst everyday. We pray they feel loved and blessed and welcomed. God, as we continue to work towards being a place for families to renew themselves, be in us to provide something unique in their lives. And God, may we also share lots of joy.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 15, 2025
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” (Malachi 3:10)
Today we gather in church and celebrate the fathers in our lives. We give thanks for the things they teach us and for the love they give us. Today, God, be with us in our congregational meeting as we present a proposal for some changes as we live out our love and your will for the land and your church. Remind us that we are stewards of this great gift of a church and may we always work toward being the best stewards for our congregation and the wider community. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 

June 2, 2025
The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and his angels. (Revelation 3:5)
We celebrate “Canadian Environment Week” this week and God, we pray for all the beauty that surrounds us. Help us to be mindful of the impact we have on everything and everyone around us. Help to find ways to do better and may funding be easily available to make it happen in bigger projects. Thank you for this beautiful world we live in. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 3, 2025
Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (John 12:25)
God, we celebrate activists who fight to right wrongs in systems and in our world. Eddie Mabo is our focus today, where he fought for indigenous land rights in Australia. We give thanks for his perseverance and efforts. Though we know there’s still so much we need to learn and do for reconciliation near and far, help us to always have open minds and open hearts. Please remind us that we are all your children and love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 4, 2025
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (2 Corinthians 4:17)
God, we pray for children around the world as we recognize “International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression.” Help us to create and mold our souls and those around us into being good people. Help us to find ways to calm our tempers or find productive ways to work through it. May we see where harm is being done and not be afraid to do something about it. May we help each other in love and in community.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 5, 2025
I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. (Job 19:25)
God, may we reach into cupboards and drawers and find some blank cards today. Gift us with time and creativity to send one (or some) out to brighten someone’s day. May we take the time to say thank you or thinking of you. May the card we send offer a surprise of delight for the receiver and may our hearts feel full. God be in us on this Acts of Cardness Day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 6, 2025
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)
Today, we pray for veterans – present and past. This is the anniversary of D-Day and we think of what soldiers might have experienced that day. We give thanks for the fight they had within them. We give thanks for the families who sacrificed them. And we give thanks for the freedoms we still have because of their courage. God, be with all who serve. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 7, 2025
The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot. (Proverbs 10:7)
On Saturdays we pray for children and families. We pray that the worship service in the barn will help folks come together to sing and to praise and to pray together. We pray we have great energy to honour the last 100 years of The United Church, and that we have even more energy to see it through to the next 100 years. God, thank you for all who are participating in the service, and we give thanks for the barn as the backdrop for this memory in our church life. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
 
June 8, 2025
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. (1 John 3:16)
Today is officially Pentecost in the church. Though we don’t have a service at our location, we join with our neighbours at Westminster in Orangeville to celebrate Pentecost, 100 years, and Communion together. Be in us as we work together to do amazing things in our celebrations and may we feel united even more than we did before. God be with us.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.