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For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and conflict: Gaza, Syria, Ukraine…

For evacuees and all threatened by the Pacific Palisades fire in California…

For earthquake victims in Tibet…

For political transitions and the advancement of peace across the world…

For severe winter weather affecting areas of the United States…

For refugees, migrants, and all who journey for safety…

For daily affirmation of our baptismal calling: to live among God’s faithful people; to hear the word of God and share in the holy supper; to share the good news of God in Christ through word and deed; to serve all people, following the example of Jesus; and to strive for justice and peace in all the world…

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and conflict: Gaza, Syria, Ukraine…

For the family of Jimmy Carter and all those who mourn…

For the families of those killed in the Jeju Air plane crash…

For those affected by tornadoes in Texas, North Carolina, and Louisiana…

For those experiencing homelessness in the US…

For Trinidad & Tobago in the face of rising violence…

For victims of violence in New Orleans…

For the new year and transitions of all varieties…

For the nation of Syria of conflict, transition, and uncertainty…

For peace among nations of the world…

For all victims of gun violence…

For victims of gang violence in Haiti and for grieving families…

For those struggling to afford or access healthcare…

For safety and advocacy for those without stable housing…

For those affected by earthquakes in California and Nevada, and for those affected by brush fires in southwestern California…

For continued political stability in South Korea and France, and for the safety of political protesters in the nation of Georgia…

For lasting peace in Gaza, for Syria, and for all nations affected by ongoing warfare or conflict…

For political stability in South Korea and in France…

For Leonard Peltier and others seeking justice from the U.S. legal system…

For the U.S Supreme Court as it hears arguments surrounding transgender healthcare…

For the International Court of Justice as it prepares for a case on climate change…

In celebration of the renovations to the Notre Dame Cathedral…

For retail workers during the holiday season…

For those who are grieving during the holiday season…

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…