Author: St. Andrew's

Friday, March 8 (International Women’s Day) Celebrate in prayer the PWS&D projects that are breaking barriers to gender equality and empowering women to achieve economic independence and improve their well-being.

Thursday, March 7 We praise God and pray for congregational teams who are working together on programs and projects that care for creation, living out God’s call to steward the earth for all creation.

Wednesday, March 6 We pray for the people of Ahousaht First Nation, BC in their aim to recover the traditional place of women in their pre-colonial societies, through the reclaiming of the Coming of Age ceremonies for their young women.

Monday, March 4 We pray for those in the Order of Diaconal Ministries who are called to serve the church in the areas of Christian education, pastoral care and social ministries.

Saturday, March 2 We pray for patience, strength, and inspiration for ministers who are not only serving their own congregation but are also engaged in long-term interim-moderatorships.

 

Friday, March 1 (World Day of Prayer) We pray for the Christian women of Palestine who have prepared this year’s World Day of Prayer service for the Women’s Missionary Society.

Thursday, February 29 We lift up in prayer the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2024) and pray for a world of justice and equity where anti-Black racism is eradicated.

Wednesday, February 28 We pray for the discovery of new, faithful, and hopeful directions for congregations that do not have the finances to call a part-time minister.

 

Monday, February 26 We pray for the Rev. Stewart Folster and the people at Mistawasis Memorial Presbyterian Church on Mistawasis Nehiyawak First Nation.

Saturday, February 24 (Coldest night walks) We pray for all people who face housing insecurity. We pray that governments and decision makers work to remove barriers so that all people have access to affordable, safe and adequate housing.