For What Shall We Pray? 3/28/2023

For the students and staff at Covenant School in Nashville, and for all who are grieving, traumatized, and fearful…
For open-heartedness, courage, and humility in conversations about gun violence and meaningful change in our society…
For families and friends of those who died in the immigration center fire in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico…
For earthquakes and severe weather in California…
For cleanup efforts following a chemical spill in the Delaware River…
For all those recovering from the devastating tornado in western Mississippi and Alabama…
For the people of Israel in the midst of political turmoil…
For peace in Ukraine and de-escalation of nuclear threats…
For Muslim siblings observing Ramadan, Jewish siblings preparing for Passover, and Christians who prepare to enter Holy Week…
For LBGTQIA+ siblings, especially children and youth, amidst restrictive legislative actions in state legislatures across the United States…
In lament over acts of discrimination, hatred, and oppression done in the name of Christ…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 28, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City

We pray for Rev. John Maroni and the people of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at shepherdofthedesertelca.org, and their Facebook page.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 27, 2023Shepherd of the Desert Sun City, Cactus ConferenceComment

Prayers for the family of Pastor Kurt Fangmeier

Prayers for the family of Pastor Kurt Fangmeier (Living Christ Lutheran in Flagstaff) after the death of his mother, Margaret-Ann Fangmeier, on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

We especially pray for her husband, Del. Residents in the Phoenix metro area, the couple have been members of Dove of Peace Lutheran.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 24, 2023Living Christ Flagstaff, High Country ConferenceComment

Prayers for Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mesa

We pray for Rev. Brian Weinberger and the people of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at blcmesa.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Vimeo.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 21, 2023Bethlehem Mesa, Rio Salado ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray? 3/22/2023

For people involved in labor strikes – teachers in Los Angeles, workers across sectors in France, and hospital and airport workers in England…
For those working to stabilize political unrest in Kenya and South AFrica…
For the people of Russia and Ukraine, and for all peace and diplomacy efforts…
For Muslims across the world who are preparing for the holy season of Ramadan…
For rescue and relief efforts in Ecuador following this weekend’s earthquake…
For continued recovery efforts in Malawi following last week’s cyclone…
For educators, librarians, and all who steward knowledge and encourage learning…
For all who mourn, and for all who watch and wait at bedside of those nearing death…
For women across the world who continue to stand up, speak out, love, fight, and flourish despite opposition and violence…
For marginalized and vulnerable communities, and for their allies and advocates…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 21, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for American Lutheran Church in Tucson

We pray for Rev. Kim Taylor and the people of American Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Kino Conference. Visit their site at godsplaceforgrace.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 20, 2023American Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

Prayers for House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Rock Point

We pray for Deacon Katie Adelman and the people of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Rock Point, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at nelm.org.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 14, 2023House of Prayer Rock Point, High Country ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray? 3/15/2023

For all who are anxious for their financial future after this week’s bank collapses and for keen and collaborative wisdom among those crafting policies in response…
For peace and protection for our transgender siblings, and especially transgender youth, as 41 state legislatures consider bills restricting and revoking their rights…
For a path forward and a renewed commitment to the common good amidst continued political partisan division in the United States and across the globe…
For people on the west coast of the United States, Australia, and Kenya who are living with extreme flooding; for those facing threat of sever storms on the east coast of the United States; and for victims of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi…
In thanksgiving for recently negotiated peace between Iran and Saudi Arabia…
For the people of El Salvador, living under a century of civil conflict…
For Muslim siblings preparing for Ramadan…
For all caregivers who provide for, educate, and nurture children…
For all navigating news of pregnancy, expected or unexpected, and for their support systems…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 14, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley

We pray for Rev. Randy Winsand and the people of Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at alcpv.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 13, 2023Ascension Paradise Valley, Northeast Valley ConferenceComment

Prayers for New Song Lutheran Church in Henderson

We pray for Rev. Paul Block, Rev. Lourdes Olson and the people of New Song Lutheran Church in Henderson, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at newsonganthem.com, and their social media pages on Facebook.com, YouTube, and Vimeo.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 9, 2023New Song Henderson, Colorado River ConferenceComment

Prayers for Trinity Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for Rev. Ruby Myers and the people of Trinity Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at tlcphx.org, and their Facebook page.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 9, 2023Trinity Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray? 3/7/2023

For peace and an end to violence in our world, especially between Ukraine/Russia and Israel/Palestine…
For refugees and all migrants, especially those facing threat of violence…
For recovery efforts following landslides in Indonesia…
For open access to education for women and girls across the globe…
For equitable outcomes from labor strikes in Paris, France, and for all workers seeking just working conditions and fair compensation…
For transgender siblings, especially transgender youth, in the midst of political battles, threats of violence, and diminished access to healthcare…
For those called to challenge religious, political, or institutional authority for the sake of justice…
For those suffering and dying from COVID-19 in our nation and in our world, and for loved ones fearing risk of contagion…
That the love of God so fill our deeds and words that our whole life is joyful noise…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 9, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman

We pray for the people of Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at glckingman.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers for Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria

We pray for Rev. Ryan Hersch and the people of Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at peaceaz.org, and their YouTube page.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 2, 2023Peace Peoria, Cactus ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray? 3/1/2023

For survivors, victims, and loved ones of those involved in the train crash in Greece…
For victims of school gas poisonings in Iran…
For all affected by tornados, blizzards, and other significant weather events across the United States…
For safety and protection for all migrants…
In lament over the significant death toll and casualties on both sides of the Russia/Ukraine conflict…
For all those forced into war, conflict, and violence; and in fervent hope that all war should cease…
For all affected by the COVID-19 virus in the United States and around the world, and for continued mitigation and treatment efforts…
For those facing food insecurity, and for compassionate policies to address hunger…
In thanksgiving for the contributions of women to politics, the arts, science, education, advocacy, technology, medicine, administration, and the church; especially for women serving as bishops, pastors, chaplains, and deacons…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 2, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

For What Shall We Pray? 2/23/2023

For continued relief and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria…
For continued clean-up efforts following the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment…
For all who are digging out and warming up following winter storms in the Midwest…
For the families and loved ones of the Orlando shooting victims…
For an end to gun violence across our nation and our world…
For the loved ones of those killed in a plane crash near Little Rock, Arkansas…
For those injured and killed during violent raids in the West Bank…
For peace in our world, especially at the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…
For recovery efforts after an open pit mine collapse in China’s northern Inner Mongolia region…
For all facing unemployment, job insecurity, or financial instability…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 23, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for San Juan Bautista Lutheran Church in Tucson

We pray for Rev. Mateo Chavez and the people of San Juan Bautista Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Kino Conference. Visit their site at sjblc.org, and their Facebook page.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 21, 2023San Juan Bautista Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

Prayers for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mesa and Gold Canyon

We pray for Rev. Tina Mills and the people of Our Savior’s of East Mesa Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at oslcaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 20, 2023Our Savior's Mesa, Rio Salado ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray? A Weekly Prayer Resource

In the fall of 2021, the ELCA Worship Blog began a weekly series entitled, “Prompts for Prayers of Intercession.” Beginning this Lent, the blog series will be retitled, “For What Shall We Pray?”

This new title honors a more expansive understanding of the purpose of this resource. It is a weekly invitation for individuals, groups, and congregations to remain mindful of the needs of our world, and to lift one another up in prayer.

ELCA, News, Resources, Worship Resources, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 20, 2023For What Shall We PrayComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: 2/19/2023

The ELCA Worship blog has complied a set of Prayer Resources in Time of Earthquakes. Intercession prompts:

For continued relief and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria…
For families and communities experiencing grief, anger, and despair at the tens of thousands of deaths following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria…
For the victims of the shooting at Michigan State, for their loved ones, and for campus ministries that are supporting students…
For all hearts longing to see a day when tools of rage are not seen as more important than the lives they take…
For those who will revel in the unfettered joy of carnival celebrations this week in every corner of our world…
For contrite hearts and hopeful spirits as we end the season of Epiphany and prepare for Lent…
For stability and civility amidst leadership transitions in world governments…
In lament over all lives lost in the past year of war between Russia and Ukraine…
For resolve and power for those fighting for climate justice, especially in another year of Antarctic ice decline…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 15, 2023ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

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