Author: St. Andrew's

Monday, July 15 We pray for those serving as General Presbyters. May God’s grace and wisdom be with them as they carry out their responsibilities.

Saturday, July 13 We pray for Ukraine in the ongoing invasion. As the media moves onto many other wars that break our hearts, may we not forget all those who are caught in situations of conflict.

Thursday, July 11 We pray for the Committee on Church Doctrine as it discusses how the church can journey with people seeking to make Christ-centered decisions around medical assistance in dying.

Wednesday, July 10 We pray for the Women’s Missionary Society as its members plan to move forward in their endeavours to continue the work of mission locally and globally through prayers, study, service and fellowship.

Tuesday, July 9 We pray for all the victims of the April earthquake in Taiwan, for their families, communities, frontline responders and for the healing of the land.

Sunday, July 7 We pray for ministers and professional church workers coping with mental health issues that they will find support, encouragement and understanding

Saturday, July 6 We pray for the youth and leadership at the uplift 2024 national gathering at Brock University in St. Catharines, who are spending today learning about the role of transformative justice in building a more peaceful and just world.

Tuesday, July 2 We pray for young adults from our partner churches, The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan and The Korean Christian Church in Japan, participating in an ecumenical learning community in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Monday, July 1 (Canada Day) We pray that this land will be a just, equitable and welcoming country and that all those who form and keep our laws will carry out their responsibilities with wisdom, courage and mercy.

Saturday, June 22 As warmer days appear and as the end of June brings holiday time and respite for people, may they, with guidance from God, find the meaningful and restful time they are seeking.