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For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and South Sudan…

For an end to gun violence, and for all affected by shootings in Croatia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin…

For families and loved ones of those killed in the Nepal plane crash…

For those grieving after mudslides in Ethiopia…

For all in the path of super typhoon Gaemi in Taiwan and the Philippines…

For the safety of travelers and for the work of geologists following the hydrothermal eruption in Yellowstone National Park…

For our nation, and especially for renewed compassion and kindness in our political deliberations…

For athletes, national representatives, and spectators traveling to Paris, France for the Olympic Games…

For wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest and western Canada…

For all who struggle with asthma and severe allergies and other chronic breathing disorders…

For travelers still stranded amidst flight cancellations and delays, and especially for youth and leaders still waiting to travel home from the ELCA Youth Gathering…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and South Sudan…

For all affected by political violence, and for healing for our divided nation…

For all impacted by gun violence, especially the families of those killed in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Alabama, and Oman…

For relief and recovery efforts following severe storms and tornadoes in the midwestern United States…

For those living in areas of extreme heat, especially those who lack adequate shelter…For children and youth who are being detained as part of mass arrests in El Salvador…

For student protests in Bangladesh…

For Muslims as they observe Ashura…

For youth, adult leaders, staff, volunteers, and all who have traveled to New Orleans for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and South Sudan…

For children, the elderly, the disabled, all the vulnerable who suffer most in the midst of violence and conflict…

For all communities impacted Hurricane Beryl, especially in Texas; for the families of those killed in the storm…

For prophets, preachers, advocates, and all who have the courage to speak difficult truths in the face of opposition…

For stability and healing of creation in the midst of climate crisis; for people and ecosystems whose safety is threatened by increasingly severe heatwaves…

For restoration and renewal for all who are enjoying recreation and vacation time; for just policies that ensure all people a rest from their labors…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and South Sudan…

For all in the path of hurricanes, especially in the Caribbean…

For areas impacted by ongoing floods, droughts, wildfires, and landslides…

For all who live with disabilities, especially those who struggle to access adequate healthcare, and those whose contributions to the world are continually undervalued

For the peaceful and respectful transition of power during a season of elections around the world, especially in Iran, France, the UK, Rwanda, and Syria…

For the family and friends of those killed in the stampede at a religious event in India, as well as all who were injured…

For inventors and innovators like Nikola Tesla and all the ways God invites us into the work of creation and discovery…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and South Sudan…

For communities across the Midwest region of the United States impacted by severe storms and flooding…

For all who lack adequate shelter from extreme temperatures…

For families of workers killed in lithium battery plant fire in South Korea…

For the development of sustainable technology that protects both people and planet…

For the public health crisis of gun violence and for all its victims, especially in North Las Vegas, NV; Fordyce, AR; and Manatee County, FL…

For the families of those killed in the Dagestan region of Russia and for an end to religious intolerance and violence…

For public and political discourse that respects the dignity and humanity of all…

For the gift of freedom in Christ that binds us to the needs and dignity of our neighbors…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and South Sudan…

For Native Americans celebrating cultural identity through powwows this summer and for preservation and appreciation of indigenous heritage…

For victims of landsides in Central and South America…

For cleanup efforts after a major oil spill near Singapore…

For those grieving the heat-related deaths of more than 500 pilgrims in Mecca during Hajj…

For extreme heat in India and other places around the globe…

For the health of our planet and people, creatures, and habitats most impacted by climate change…

For migrants missing or lost after shipwrecks in the Mediterranean…

For victims of human rights violations, especially in Greece, and for protection for all migrants…

For a resolution to violence in the South China Sea…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, and South Sudan…

For victims of the capsized boat off the coast of Yemen, and for the plight of all migrants…

For excessive heat warnings, storm threats, and all areas of the nation facing extreme weather…

For the Southern Baptist Convention as delegates gather for its annual meeting…

For all victims of violence, including shooing victims in Atlanta, GA and Cornell College (IA) stabbing victims in northeastern China…

For citizens of Malawi, grieving the death of Vice President Saulos Chilima and others after a plane crash…

For safety and protection for all travelers…

For fathers and all who serve as caregivers, role models, and parental figures…

For advocates and peacemakers who continue to lead society in the work of racial justice and reconciliation…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, and South Sudan…

For elections and political transitions around the world…

At the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests…

For those affected by severe flooding in southern Germany…

For those evacuated due to the eruption of Mount Kanlaon Monday night on Negros Island in the Philippines…

For safety and relief during extreme heat waves in Arizona and California…

For protection and compassion for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants…

For victims of the mass shooting in Akron, Ohio…

For veterans and all military personnel and their families, at the 80th anniversary of D-Day…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, and South Sudan…

For synods of the ELCA as they gather in their assemblies, that the Spirit would enliven and guide them…

For all mourning the loss of life, home, livelihood, or property after mudslides in Papua New Guinea…

For all mourning the loss of life, home, livelihood, or property after tornadoes, heavy storms, flash flooding, and the loss of power across the United States…

For the integrity of public institutions, for all public servants, and for good governance in our national, state, and local governments…

For teachers and educators, students and their families in these waning days of the school year…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, and South Sudan…

For synods of the ELCA as they gather in their assemblies, that the Spirit would enliven and guide them…

For all countries whose national life is marked by destabilizing events, especially Slovakia and Iran…

For areas of Texas and the Midwest in the midst of severe storms…

For safety for all who serve in our nation’s armed forces, and for families who remember loved ones this Memorial Day…

For all who live with mental illness, that they receive the support they need…

For gardeners, landscapers, farmers and farm laborers, and all who tend our land…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, Burkina Faso, and South Sudan…

For all people who must leave their homes to preserve their safety, especially in Rafah…

For synods of the ELCA as they gather in their assemblies, that the Spirit would enliven and guide them…

For the people, plants, and animals harmed by flooding in Afghanistan…

For safety, good government, and an end to violence in Burkina Faso in the midst of civilian killings and media banning…

For aid workers in every place whose work risks harm and danger, especially for workers at the UNRWA in East Jerusalem after arson damage…

For the family of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, and for the community of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as they grieve his loss and process their anger after a police shooting…

For US high schools, colleges, and universities in their graduation ceremonies, and for all who are graduating…

For the people, plants, and animals affected by wildfires in Canada, and for all firefighters…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, and South Sudan…

For a ceasefire in Gaza, for hostages to be freed, and for all who are engaging in diplomacy to bring this about…

For all people who must leave their homes to preserve their safety, especially in Rafah…

For safety and sensitivity in the midst of campus protests…

For the people, plants, and animals harmed by flooding in South Texas and Kenya…

For those affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma and Michigan…

For victims of an apartment building collapse in southern South Africa, and for continued recovery efforts…

For synods of the ELCA as they gather in their assemblies, that the Spirit would enliven and guide them…

For the United Methodist Church as they step into a future that embraces the gifts and leadership of LGBTQ+ clergy…

For those in our country without access to healthcare, and for those who must travel to get the care they need…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, and South Sudan…

For a ceasefire in Gaza, for hostages to be freed, and for strength and persistence among all who are engaging in diplomacy…

For compassion, safety, and productive discourse amidst campus protests…

For rescue and relief efforts amidst flooding in Kenya…

For casualties of a highway collapse in southern China and for continued recovery efforts…

For evacuees and all who are continue to be affected by the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia…

For synods of the ELCA as they gather in their assemblies, that the Spirit would enliven and guide them…

For the community of Charlotte, North Carolina after the killing of 3 law enforcement officers and the shooting of 5 others…

For fair labor practices and economic justice for all workers…

For an end to interreligious hatred and strife, and for deepened interfaith friendships…

For scientists, activists, and policymakers as they study, build momentum, and craft regulation to slow climate change…

For farmers as they respond to bird flu, and for all sick animals…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, and South Sudan…

For safety, understanding, and productive resolution to student war protests at Columbia, Yale, and other institutions…

For evacuees and all who are affected by the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia…

For a fair judicial system in our nation, and for all people serving in the court system…

For people to be provided for, for animals and plants to endure, and for rain to come amidst the drought in southern Africa…

For all who grieve and work for recovery after flooding in UAE and Oman…

For those who seek justice in the workplace…

For all who take risks and incur costs when taking a stand for the sake of their conscience…

For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, and South Sudan…

For people in Central and South America affected by the dengue fever outbreak…

For farmers and farm laborers as spring arrives…

For peaceful and fair elections in India beginning this week…

For corals that will die and ecosystems that will suffer as ocean temperatures rise…

For communities grieving gun violence, especially New Orleans, Louisiana; Salisbury, North Carolina; and Chicago, Illinois…

For areas of the nation experiencing storms and severe weather…

For safety, understanding, and earnest dialogue amidst protests in Illinois, California, New York, and Oregon…