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For the completion of all ELCA synod assemblies, for rest for pastors and synod staff members, and for newly elected and reelected bishops…

For parents who identify as fathers, and for those for whom their relationships with their fathers are difficult…

For those struggling with dangerous air quality conditions, especially children, elderly adults, and other vulnerable populations…

For safe and joyful celebrations on the holiday of Juneteenth, and our collective work against the injustices of racism and discrimination….

For those marking the 7th anniversary of the tragic deaths at the Pulse in Orlando….

For all victims and wounded in mass shooting events, especially this week in Denver, Colorado; Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland…

For all affected by the bridge collapse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania…

For those grieving victims of the city attack in Nottingham, UK…

For those who have died or who remain missing in a boat capsize in northern Nigeria…

For those displaced by the Mayon volcano activity in the Philippines…

For refugees around the world, and especially Afghan families facing imminent homeless in the United Kingdom…

For victims of recent gun violence, especially in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Arizona, Washington, New Mexico, California, Georgia, and Washington D.C….

For victims of the apartment building collapse in Davenport, Iowa…

For renewed humility and cooperation among government leaders and across political parties…

For protection for all people facing threats of violence, abuse, and harassment, especially marginalized communities…

For peace among nations, especially between Ukraine/Russia, Israel/Palestine, and Serbia/Kosovo, Syria, Israel, Palestine…

For nations in leadership transition and nations finishing elections, including Turkey, Nigeria, Spain, and Alberta, Canada…

For the ELCA and all leaders, congregations, and members who gather for Synod Assemblies this season…

For safety and joy at upcoming Pride celebrations across the nation…

In thanksgiving for all those who have given their lives in service to our country…

For all who are currently serving in the armed forces and for veterans seeking care for mental and physical injuries received during active duty…

For missing and murdered indigenous women and girls…

For nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders would listen to the voices of those who survived the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki…

For the voices of climate scientists (such as the World Meteorological Organization) to be heard and respected…

For the families and friends of those who died in soccer stadium stampede in San Salvador…

For peace in Ukraine, Sudan, Palestine, and Israel…

For congressional leaders to reach agreement on the debt ceiling…

For an expansion of mental health care and improved access…

For healing and hope for those who are suffering from mental illness, especially those with treatment resistant conditions…