We pray for the family of Rev. Jack H. Zoellner, who died at the age of 95 on December 23, 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was the founding pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale.
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For Afghan refugees arriving in the United States…
For all affected by flooding and landslides in Brazil; for the displaced, the grieving, and all providing assistance and support…
For the work of the United Nations Security Council…
For the safety and wellbeing of all Olympic athletes; for the host city, Beijing…
For peace and security among HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) communities facing bomb threats this past week…
For the ELCA National Youth Gathering planning team and those who were registered to attend, at the recent difficult decision to cancel this summer’s Gathering…
For equitable distribution and effective use of N95 masks and COVID-19 home tests…
We pray for Rev. Daniel Hoeger, Rev. Kristin Rice, and the people of All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at allsaintsphoenix.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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We pray for Rev. Sharon Brown and the people of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Clarkdale, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at sojaz.net, and their social media pages on Facebook.com and YouTube.
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I watch with grave concern as tensions continue between Russia and Ukraine, and I fervently pray that a peaceful resolution to the conflict will be reached. I affirm the statement of the Lutheran World Federation's general secretary, the Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt: "We urge all parties to de-escalate the situation and work for peace and stability. A peaceful solution must be found."
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For ongoing rescue and relief efforts in Tongo…
For the work of the Coast Guard and other search and rescue personnel, and for family members of those missing following a ship capsize off the coast of Florida
For peacemaking and deescalation efforts between Russia and the Ukraine…
For severe and extreme winter weather events across the United States…
For access to shelter, heat, and food for those without homes or reliable incomes…
For schools, businesses, hospitals, and other services strained by increased Covid case counts…
For law enforcement, social workers, advocates, and all who work to rescue and support victims of human trafficking…
We pray for Rev. Timothy Wright and the people of Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at boldrecklessgrace.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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We pray for Rev. Stephen Springer and the people of Dove of Peace Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at doveofpeacetucson.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Vimeo.
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For residents of Tongo, following devastating volcanic eruption, and for all areas feeling effects of the event…
For members of the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, following last week’s hostage crisis…
For Asian American communities grieving acts of racial violence…
For unity in the body of Christ in seeking health, hope, and wholeness in our world…
For health and stamina for nurses, doctors, emergency room, and hospital staff…
We pray for Rev. Stephen Talmage, Rev. Nanette Christofferson and the people of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at loveofchristchurch.net, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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We pray for Rev. Tim Eighmy and the people of Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at clcbhc.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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We pray for the family of Rev. Paul Benson, who died on January 1, 2022. He was 88 years old.
A service will be held at American Lutheran Church in Sun City, AZ, Saturday 1/29/2022, 11am MST. A light lunch will be served following the service.
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We pray for the friends, family, and former congregations of Rev. Harold D. Stromer, who died January 7, 2022. We especially lift up his wife Kathryn in prayer.
After retirement, Harold and Kathy moved to Sun City West, AZ where he continued his work by serving as interim pastor for Desert Cross Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Celebration Lutheran Church and Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church.
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We pray for Rev. Brent Maxwell and the people of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at gloriadeiaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook.
We pray the Holy Spirit is at work as they conduct online worship with Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church, part of the process of merging those faith communities. As a federated church with standing in both the ELCA and the Presbytery, they will take on a new name and re-establish as a newly formed faith community that is open and inclusive to all.
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Please join the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute, and the Interchurch Center Committee on Ecumenical, Interfaith, and Community Concerns, for a live-streamed Ecumenical Service of the Word in observation of the 2022 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, 10am MST, 9am PST, online via Facebook: Join Here. Free and open to the public; the service will remain available online for later viewing.
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For those affected by snow, ice, and wind during recent winter storms…
For victims of the tragic house fire in Philadelphia…
For political unrest in Kazakhstan…
For the newly baptized and those preparing for baptism and affirmation of baptism…
For researchers and public health officials working to mitigate Covid variants and case count spikes…
For congregations, businesses, and institutions revising and canceling plans in order to stay healthy during this season of Covid…
We pray for Rev. Christine Stoxen and the people of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at htlutheran.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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We pray for Rev. David Brandfass and the people of Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at christsedona.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Vimeo.
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We pray for Rev. Sarah Isakson and the people of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at faithalive.com, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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