Author: St. Andrew's

Monday, May 27 We pray for our mission partners in Canada and around the world, supported through our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing.

Sunday, May 26 (Healing & Reconciliation Sunday) We pray for healing for Indigenous families and communities, both within and outside the church, who are struggling with intergenerational trauma from residential schools and other forms of colonial violence. We ask that God guide our church and congregations in ways that uphold Indigenous rights and reject anti-Indigenous racism.

Saturday, May 25 We pray for Knox College and its Class of 2024 as they convocate today. We pray for a joyful celebration of academic success and an affirmation of a call to serve.

Thursday, May 23 We rejoice in the growing farm ministry at Crieff Hills Retreat Centre and pray for an abundant harvest of vegetables, flowers, herbs, honey, eggs and maple syrup this year. (Crieff Hills Retreat Centre is in Puslinch, Ontario and is owned and operated by The Presbyterian Church in Canada)

Wednesday, May 22 Calling God, when you call students from around the world to serve your church, give your church the grace to receive this gift, be taught by the global church and to give you praise.

Tuesday, May 21 We pray for peace in the Land where Jesus was born, lived, died and rose again. Praise God for Israelis and Palestinians who speak out for peace despite great personal loss. May the Lord grant peace among the nations

Thursday, May 16 We pray for Winnipeg Inner City Missions as it works to build a brighter future where individuals, children, and their families in Winnipeg’s inner city have greater opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

Tuesday, May 14 We pray for families rising above poverty with educational opportunities and vocational training offered through PWS&D’s support.

Sunday, May 12 (Christian Family Sunday) All Christians are members both of a human family and of the church, the household of God. We honour our parents who gave us life, and also the church which has nurtured us in faith

Saturday, May 11 We give thanks for the beauty of creation and pray that the people and nations of the world are inspired to protect and care for the earth, as God intended.