Posts in Prayers
For What Shall We Pray?
  • For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…

  • For those in the path of Hurricane Milton, and for continued recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene…

  • For first responders and essential personnel…
    For all working to educate, research, and mitigate the effects of climate change…

  • In thanksgiving for the work of scientists and researchers, especially new Nobel Prize winners…

  • For those grieving political violence in southern Mexico…

  • For victims of gun violence, domestic violence, abuse, and bullying…

  • For Jewish communities preparing for Yom Kippur, and for all acts of repentance and forgiveness…

  • For Hindu communities celebrating Durga Puja and Dussehra…

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10/14/2024: Prayer Vigil for Peace During the 2024 Election Season in Tucson

Join ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The remaining vigils will be held on October 14th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, and November 4th at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation. View a PDF flyer here.

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…

  • For renewed efforts for peace at the anniversary of the current violence in the Middle East on October 7…

  • For communities devastated by hurricane and flooding, especially in Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina…

  • For extreme heat in California and for all suffering negative effects of climate change…
    For grieving families following a school bus fire in Thailand…

  • For renewed commitment to compassion and the common good…

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Prayer Vigil for Peace During the 2024 Election Season in Tucson and Sun City

Join ecumenical prayer vigils across Arizona as Christian leaders from various denominations unite to pray for peace and unity during the 2024 election season. The remaining vigils will be held on October 14th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, and November 4th at Sun City Christian Church. All are welcome to come together in faith to seek God’s guidance and peace for our nation. View a PDF flyer here.

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, and all areas of conflict…

  • For Shanghai and all in the path of Typhoon Bebinca…

  • For those affected by the Houston pipleline explosion…

  • For the safety of political leaders amidst threats of violence…

  • For the Haitian community of Springfield, OH; for Wittenberg University and all schools and institutions under threat…

  • For those affected by flooding in Central Europe and in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States…

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In Memoriam: Arlene Helen (Iverson) Johnson

We pray for the family and friends of Arlene Helen (Iverson) Johnson—widow of the Rev. Ken Johnson—who passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on August 1, 2024, in Phoenix Arizona.

She served as church secretary at Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix from 1979-1996. Her life was marked by her unwavering support to her husband’s pastoral work, embodying the role of a pastor’s wife with grace and resilience. They served congregations in St. Helens, Oregon; Portland, Oregon and Phoenix, Arizona.

A service to celebrate Arlene’s life will be held on October 5th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee, located at 11002 S. 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Arlene’s memory to Mountain View Lutheran Church.

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, and all areas of conflict…

  • For those in the path of Tropical Storm Francine…

  • For those affected by the wildfires in California and western states…

  • For victims of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam and for relief and recovery efforts…

  • For families grieving victims of a capsized migrant boat off the coast of Senegal…

  • For victims of gun violence, especially in Winder, GA, and Omaha, NE, and London, KY…

  • For national politics during this election season…

  • For those navigating times of transition and in need of discernment…

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