Prayer for October 21, 2026 by Rev. Amber Lloyd Ever-Present God, Pausing in this moment to listen, we can hear all the sounds of our busy lives. Engines crescendo as cars cross the bridge and onto the interstate. Peals of laughter come from the hall as colleagues check in with each other and collaborate over shared work. […]
Prayer for October 14, 2026 by Kristen Struyk Loving and Gracious God, This Wednesday, our separate paths connect for this brief time as we join together to feel your presence and remember each other in prayer. Whether our days have been full of working or full of waiting, full of striving or full of sinking, […]
Prayer for October 7, 2026 by Jonathan Jonas Creator God, we are in awe of the beauty that you imagine, call into being, and sustain. Help us to see your glory in all that surrounds us. Loving God, our hearts overflow with thanksgiving for your great gifts of grace and love. Help us to be […]
Prayer for September 30, 2026 From Steve Richardson God in heaven and in our midst: Make your presence known to us during these moments of prayer. You are an ever-flowing fount of love, hope, joy, grace, comfort and peace. Created in your image, teach us ways to be more like you. Guide us to be […]
Week of September 23, 2026 by Rev. Amber Lloyd Faithful God, We extol your greatness for you are an awesome God, sovereign over all creation from everlasting to everlasting. There is none like you who creates and guides, reconciles and redeems. Your children at Church Street UMC love you and lift up our praises tonight. […]
Week of September 16, 2026 by Rev. Jonathan Jonas O God our creator, as we lift up our eyes to the beautiful hills of this part of your creation, we are so grateful to know that you are the source of our help and salvation. O God our redeemer, as citizens of a sometimes fickle […]
Week of September 9, 2026 by Rev. Amber Lloyd Holy One, Our hearts are full of gratitude today. We give thanks for your abiding presence in our lives, the Comforter and Advocate who mediates Jesus’ presence to us. Spirit, you guide our footsteps when we need direction and carry us when we lack the strength […]
Week of August 19, 2026 by Rev. Amber Lloyd Gracious and Loving God, Your people at Church Street UMC lift up a shout of praise to you this day. You reign over all that you have created; you hold our world in the palm of your hand. You are our God who was, and is, […]
Week of August 12, 2026 by Rev. Tim Best Almighty and merciful God, We give you thanks for this week of new beginnings. We are thankful for teachers, administrators, custodians, aids, coaches and all the faculty and staff that have invested so much time preparing for this week. Bless them as they welcome new students, […]
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