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Prayers
We Have Waited for a Very Long Time: MMIWG Inquiry Prayer: A prayer for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people, their families, and the public inquiry into what happened to them.
Blessed Be the Dark: A prayer from Parables, Prayers, and Promises
To Root Out Quiet Racism: A prayer for March 21 by the Right Rev. Richard Bott.
Prayer for Times of Violence: A prayer for coping with times of violence
Prayer for Khan Al Ahmar: A prayer for Khan Al Ahmar, a Palestinian village in the West Bank, as it faces imminent demolition and the forced displacement of its people.
Blessings: A prayer from Singing a Song of Faith
Prayer for the Northeast District of Delhi: A prayer for the people of the northeast district of Delhi, India, where communal mob violence in 2020 has caused death, injuries, and destruction.
Holy Spirit, Love Divine: Verses from the hymn "Holy Spirit, Truth Divine" (Voices United 368).
We Hold in Prayer Our Struggles: A prayer from Parables, Prayers, and Promises
A Prayer for the Journey Home: A prayer offered as United Church youth, young adults, and leaders return home from the Rendez-vous gathering in Montreal.
Prayer for Our US Neighbours: A prayer for our neighours in the United States during times of unrest.
May Your Peace Prevail: An Advent prayer.
In Your Rising: A Lenten prayer from Why I Believe: Daily Devotions on Faith & Discipleship.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Prayer: The "Lateral Thinkers" (a group in Victoria, BC) wrote this prayer collectively for The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Rev. Keith…
Invited to the Table: A prayer for Maundy Thursday from A Song of Faith.
Renewed in Faith and Hope: A reflection for Holy Thursday from A Song of Faith.
O Holy Spirit, Enter In: A prayer from Voices United.
Anti-Racism Prayer: A prayer asking for the courage to live the work of anti-racism every day, by the Right Rev. Richard Bott.
Thanksgiving Prayer: A prayer of thanksgiving from Celebrate God's Presence.
Shine Anyway: A prayer from Parables, Prayers, and Promises
A Pilgrim Blessing: A prayer for pilgrims that could also be used for Vocation Sunday.
Prayer for Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine: Inspired by Psalm 23 and A Moment of Truth
Prayer for Tree of Life Synagogue: A prayer for the victims and survivors of the attack on Tree of Life Synagogue, Pittsburgh, October 2018, by the Right Rev. Richard Bott.
At This Threshold: An Epiphany prayer for times of change
May We Be Agents of Your Continuing Creation: God of the universe,
we praise your great long work of creation:
the moment of glory when our universe began
the birth and burning of the…
Let Us Give Thanks to Our Creator: A prayer from The Dancing Sun for Aboriginal Sunday.
Teach Me the Language of Prayer, God: A prayer for World Day of Prayer
O Great Spirit: Prayer for Island Lakes First Nations: Please join the Aboriginal Ministries Circle of the United Church in prayer for First Nations communities in northern Manitoba and elsewhere being…
Prayer for Uganda: A prayer that the violence and unrest surrounding elections in Uganda on January 14, 2021, subsides and peace prevails.
The Joy of Your Presence: An Advent prayer.
Your Love Inspires Us to Act Justly: A prayer for the Week for Christian Unity
Prayer after a Loved One Has Died by Medical Means: For the loved ones of someone who has died.
You Have Rolled away the Stone: An Easter prayer from Worship in the City.
Transfiguration: A prayer for Transfiguration Sunday
May God Embrace You with Love: A prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Guide Us to the Sacred Waters : Please join the Aboriginal Ministries Circle in prayer as we try to address the systemic racism that continues to be upheld in systems that are meant…
A Prayer for People of Courage: A prayer for Remembrance Sunday.
Strength in Tough Times: A prayer from I Am Listening
Destructive Winds and Raging Rains: A prayer by Alydia Smith for those affected by Hurricane Dorian.
That All May Be One: A prayer inspired by John 17:21 and based on The United Church of Canada’s “A New Creed” and the United Church of Christ’s “Statement of Faith (in…
There Is No Silent Night: A prayer calling us to meet the Christ-child and change the world this Advent season, by Moderator Richard Bott.
Guide Us, Encourage Us, and Push Us: A prayer from Singing a Song of Faith by Trisha Elliott
A Prayer During Times of COVID-19: A prayer during times of COVID-19 by the Right Rev. Richard Bott
PRIDE Prayer: A prayer for Pride month.
The Gospel Is for All the People: A prayer from "God's Glory Cannot Be Hidden," a Black History Month service on united-church.ca
When Disciples Were Terrified at the Strength of the Storm: A prayer for those affected by wildfires, especially in BC at this time, by the Right Rev. Richard Bott.
Guaranteed Livable Income Prayer: A prayer calling for a universal basic income and the fair distribution of resources.
Blessed Are We: An Advent prayer.
Passion for Unity: A prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Prayer at the Time of Deciding on the Day and Place of Death: For the person who has chosen medically assisted dying.
Union Sunday Prayer: A prayer to celebrate the anniversary of church union, June 10.
A Pancake Supper Blessing: A prayer by John Wesley
Help Us Proclaim Hope: A prayer as Advent begins
Prayer for Back to School: A prayer from the Moderator for back to school or return to learning from home.
On This Day of Remembrance: A call to worship for Remembrance Day.
Litany for Racial Justice: An anti-racism prayer from That All May Be One: A Resource for Education toward Racial Justice
Help to Reawaken Our Love for Creation: A prayer for the Fridays for Future Climate Strike movement by Alydia Smith.
Recommitting to Justice, Equity, and Peace: A prayer of confession about racial justice - for individual or community prayer.
Now Mary Walked That Dusty Road: A prayer/song that can be sung to the tune of "Une Jeune Pucelle" (or "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime"), by Moderator Richard Bott.
Help Us to Be Brave: An Advent prayer
A Prayer for Those Who Struggle: We pray for those who struggle at this time of huge uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We Dream about the Country That We Hope to Become: A prayer for Canada Day
Blow through Us, Wrestle with Us, Love Us: A prayer for Vocation Sunday
A Pilgrim's Prayer: A prayer offered for United Church youth, young adults, and leaders on their way to the Rendez-vous gathering in Montreal.
Your Sacred Signature: A Christmas prayer.
May Your Kindness Fill Our Hearts: A prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Prayer Following Decision by Suffering Person to End Their Life: For the loved ones of someone who has chosen to end their life.
To Remember When We Eat and Drink: Thank you, Jesus, for the opportunity to remember you...
An Ash Wednesday Prayer: Adapted from Voices United
Braiding Reconciliation: A prayer to mark the 20th anniversary of the United Church Apology to Former Students of United Church Indian Residential Schools, and to Their…
Prayer for Giving Tuesday: O God, may we be able to joyfully share our gifts with many, with the vision of a better tomorrow.
Our Rainbow after the Storm: A Lenten prayer from Why I Believe: Daily Devotions on Faith & Discipleship.
As We Faithfully Participate in the Democratic Process: A prayer for the 2019 Federal Election
Prayer for Thursdays in Black: A prayer to end gender-based violence, to mark International Women's Day.
Light of the World: A prayer for Black History Month that laments the past but calls us to a brighter future.
Help Us to Be Welcoming: An Advent prayer
A Prayer for Health Workers During COVID-19: A prayer for those who care for the sick during this difficult time of COVID-19.
Prayer for all impacted by wildfires in British Columbia: A prayer for those affected by the British Columbia wildfires.
A Prayer for Hospitality: A prayer from Parables, Prayers, and Promises
We Praise You for the Sacred Fires : A prayer for Indigenous Day of Prayer
For Peaceful Coexistence and Prosperity on Korean Peninsula: A prayer for peace offered by a group of Korean ministers in The United Church of Canada.
In Our Differences, Unite Us: A prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Prayer to Offer with Children When Parent/Guardian Will Soon Die: For the children of a parent or guardian who will soon die.
For the Great Diversity You Have Created: A prayer for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
She Flies On: A prayer in celebration of women in ministry
Blessings to All Journeying to Rendez-vous : A prayer for United Church youth, young adults, and leaders on their way to the Rendez-vous gathering in Montreal.
Prophets throughout History: An Advent prayer originally written for Behold! An Intercultural Gathering.
Growing Pains: A Lenten prayer from Why I Believe: Daily Devotions on Faith & Discipleship.
Memorial Prayer for Children of This Land: A prayer for the launch of the memorial register honouring children who died at residential schools (TRC Call to Action 72) on September 30, 2019.
Prayer for Asylum-Seekers: You were a refugee, seeking safety and freedom, and we did not welcome you...
Prayer for Wet’suwet’en First Nation: A prayer for a peaceful resolution to the confrontation on the Wet’suwet’en First Nation in British Columbia by Moderator Richard Bott.
Help Us to Be Ourselves: An Advent prayer
Prayer in These Critical Times: A prayer for the world during COVID-19 by Bishop Reuel Marigza, General Secretary of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines.
Gather Us, Great Creator: A prayer for all those who are being affected by extreme weather events.
Grant Me Grace and Wisdom: A prayer from Parables, Prayers, and Promises
When the Rains Come Down: A prayer in response to Cyclone Idai by the Right Rev. Richard Bott.
Help Us to Be Neighbour to Friend and Stranger: A prayer for those affected by the tornadoes that touched land in the Ottawa and Gatineau regions, and the storm across northeastern Ontario and…
Gracious God, You Have Commissioned Us: A prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Praying through the Tears: For someone whose illness will not be cured.
Prayer for Extreme Hunger: A prayer for the Global Day of Prayer to End Famine
We Call on Your Holy Name: A prayer for the First Sunday in Lent from Everday Skeptics
Let Us Pray That All May Be One: A prayer offered for Rendez-vous participants, originally shared on October 18, 2015, in celebration of the full communion of The United Church of…
Sharing the Light of Christ: Let’s light a candle and share this prayer on December 20, Advent “Love” Sunday.
God of Hope and Love: An Advent prayer written for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Sustain Us, Lift Us, Save Us: A Lenten prayer from Why I Believe: Daily Devotions on Faith & Discipleship.
Prayer for Food Security: A prayer for World Food Day by Alydia Smith
Jesus Surrenders to God: A prayer for Good Friday.
Prayer for the People of Nairobi: A prayer for those affected by the attack on the Dusit Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 15 January 2019. By the Right Rev. Richard Bott.
Give Us the Courage to Welcome Christ: A Christmas prayer
For the People of Portapique, Nova Scotia: A prayer for the people of Portapique and other communities in Nova Scotia affected by the shootings of April 18‒19, 2020.
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