Author: St. Andrew's

Sunday, January 21 We pray for wisdom and love for those who support family members, friends and neighbours who wrestle with addiction.

Friday, January 19 We pray and give thanks for Dr. Bernard Sabella who retired after serving 25 years as Executive Secretary of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees.

Thursday, January 18 (World Week of Prayer for Christian Unity) We pray for the members and work of the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee.

Wednesday, January 17 We pray for Winnipeg Inner City Missions as staff work to provide a healthy community for children, youth and families—many of whom have suffered intergenerational trauma and systemic injustices from residential schools.

Tuesday, January 16 We pray for the people, ministries and mission of the Presbytery of Westminster

Thursday, January 11 We pray for colleague covenant groups and clergy support groups as they support one another and develop healthy perspectives on themselves and their ministries.

Wednesday, January 10 We pray for refugees around the world.

Monday, January 8 We pray for the people of Ochapowace First Nation, SK, for their healing from the colonization tactics used in “Indian” residential schools. God bless their youth determined to overcome the effects of abuse and belittling that their parents and grandparents experienced in residential and day schools.

Sunday, January 7 We pray that the faculty of Knox College, The Presbyterian College of Montreal and the Vancouver School of Theology find joy and wisdom in the work of theological education.

Friday, January 5 We give thanks for the encouraging ministry of the Moderator, the Rev. Mary Fontaine, as she shares her faith stories and listens to people she meets during her visits.