Author: St. Andrew's

Wednesday, October 9 We pray for congregations that are envisioning new forms of mission and ministry. May God’s Spirit bless their conversations and new visions and give them strength and patience as the ministry grows.

Tuesday, October 8 We pray for the Rev. Dr. George Sabra as he retires after serving faithfully for 38 years as a faculty member, Academic Dean, and President of the Near East School of Theology in Lebanon.

Sunday, October 6 (World Communion Sunday) We give thanks for the global Christian community and all who gather around God’s Holy Table this Sunday.

Friday, October 4 (Sisters in Spirit Vigils) We pray for Indigenous girls and women who have faced terrible levels of violence and for the families and friends of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls seeking justice.

Thursday, October 3 We pray for the Church Doctrine Committee as they develop a pastoral response to persons who have chosen Medical Assistance in Dying.

Wednesday, October 2 In this harvest season we give thanks for the abundance of produce on the Crieff Hills farm—honey, maple syrup, eggs, vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers. We give thanks for the many farmers as they harvest their crops.

Sunday, September 29 (Presbyterians Sharing Sunday) We pray for the mission and ministry supported through gifts to Presbyterians Sharing, and give thanks for congregations and individuals who support the work of the PCC through their generous gifts.

Saturday, September 28 We pray for those participating in Journey for Hope on September 28 in support of PWS&D’s food security programs.

Friday, September 27 We remember the clerks of synods who will be working on preparations for the various meetings and gatherings of synods during October.

Monday, September 23 We give thanks for the contributions of temporary migrant agricultural workers in Canada. We pray that decision makers will enact policies that better protect the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families and develop fair pathways to Canadian citizenship.