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For lasting peace in Gaza, and for an end to all war and violence around the world…

For immigrants, refugees, and all migrants seeking safety and stability…

For the continued work of the ELCA’s Truth and Healing Movement, and for rights and restoration for indigenous peoples…

For healing and cooperation in American politics…

For the dignity of all people, and especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities…

In gratitude for all of God’s gifts, and for our generous hearts and responsible stewardship…

For Advent watching and waiting as we long for hope and peace to prevail on earth…

For elected officials in the United States during the transition of power…

For an end to violence and armed conflict in the world, especially in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon, and Haiti…

For Gisele Pelicot and all survivors of sexual assault…

For those working for more democratic governments in the world, especially the Hong Kong 47…

For the Maori people and all indigenous peoples fighting for their rights…

For severe weather threats in the Pacific Northwest…

For all who fight against racism, anti-semitism, gender bias, and all forms of inequity and discrimination…

For the reign of Christ to prevail, that God’s kingdom come and will be done on earth as in heaven…

For ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, and for an end to the violence…

For the nation of Haiti in the midst of rising violence…

For the families of those killed in Zhuhai China…

For those affected by wildfires on both the east and west coasts of the United States…

For Tuskegee University and those affected by the shooting on campus…

For vision, integrity, and humility for all elected leaders…

For collaboration and dedication to the common good in our national politics…

For ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, and an end to the violence…

For elections in the United States and a peaceful transfer of power…

For all elected officials as they serve well in their respective positions…

For all of those working to rebuild after natural disasters, especially Hurricanes Helene and Milton…

For the safety of those in the path of Tropical Storm Rafael…

For victims of flooding in Spain, and for those working to rebuild and repair…

For the family of Andre Hill and all those affected by police violence…

For all those affected by gun violence, especially in Austin, TX…

For peace between nations, especially Ukraine, Russia, Palestine, Israel, and Lebanon…

For an end to violence and violent rhetoric in our nation and in our world…

For areas of hailstorms and flooding in Spain…

For crews battling brush fires in Massachusetts…

For free, fair, safe, and accessible election access for all United States citizens, and for safety for election workers…

For all victims of gun violence, especially in Atlanta, GA…

For the memory of all the saints in glory…

For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…

For renewal in the church and in the hearts of all Christians, as we follow Jesus in ways of healing, compassion, forgiveness, and concrete acts of love for our neighbors…

For victims of extremist attacks in Turkey…

For the safety of those targeted by politically-motivated violence in Arizona…

For all victims of gun violence, especially in Fall City, Washington…

For the United States in this divided political season, for all who are exercising their right to vote, and for safety for all election workers…

For the triumph of truth over falsehood, and for all working diligently to combat misinformation and manipulation in our politics, media, and public discourse…

For continued relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton…

In gratitude for ELCA partner ministries, who accompany communities around the world in order to alleviate suffering, promote well-being, rebuild after destruction, and work tirelessly for the dignity and flourishing of all…