PRAYERS FOR WORSHIP
May 3, 2026
Greeting
Come forth, you who are hungry
for in the House of the Lord
you will be fed.
Come forth, you who are weary
for in the House of the Lord
you will be comforted.
Penitential Prayer
Father, we ask Your forgiveness
if we have said, “We give up,”
rather than, “God, give us strength;”
if we have said, “It is impossible,”
rather then, “God makes all things possible;”
if we have said, “Death conquers all,”
rather than, “God offers eternal life;”
if we have said, “The world is damned,”
rather than, “God promises blessed salvation.”
Father, we ask Your forgiveness
if we have said, “We can make it alone,”
rather than, “God, show us the way.”
Blessing
May the wealth of a generous heart,
the light of a clear mind,
and the grace of a pure soul
be the eternal blessings of your faith.
PRAYERS FOR WORSHIP
May 10, 2026
Greeting
Do you feel abandoned?
Hear the Word of the Lord:
“I shall ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever.”
Are you fearful in your loneliness?
Hear the Word of the Lord:
“I will not leave you orphans. I will never abandon you.”
Penitential Prayer
Lord, we confess our failure …
to welcome strangers
to comfort the lonely ones
to visit the sick
to help the downtrodden
Lord, we confess that by these failures we have sown
bitterness and anger and resentment in others.
Forgive us, Lord, for abandoning those of our
brothers and sisters who need us most.
Forgive us for our failure to share with them the
Spirit of God.
Blessing
Jesus has given us another Advocate so that, in the Spirit of God, we might give ourselves to the world.
Go therefore, and,
welcome strangers,
comfort lonely ones,
visit the sick,
help the downtrodden,
love your neighbor.
PRAYERS FOR WORSHIP
May 17, 2026
Greeting
All things derive from one Source.
All things emanate from one Divine Force.
We proclaim the Power of God.
We acknowledge our dependence on God
for life
for the meaning of life.
Penitential Prayer
Father, we confess that in many ways our lives have been less than Christian.
Although we have been enlightened, we have failed to give light.
Although we have known the Spirit of God’s love, we have failed to share it with others.
Although we have been prepared for discipleship, we have failed to practice it.
Forgive us, Lord, and set us straight.
Teach us to love others as Jesus has loved us,
unreservedly, unconditionally.
Blessing
Go in peace.
Pray for every living being.
And be gentle in all you say and do.
PRAYERS FOR WORSHIP
May 24, 2026
Greeting
Again we are gathered in the assurance that the Risen Christ is with us, saying, “Peace be with you/ Receive the Holy Spirit.”
Penitential Prayer
Forgive us, Father. We lock Your Holy Spirit out of our hearts, wanting You, and yet afraid.
We want to be Your disciples
but we fear the risks involved.
We want to proclaim Your Truth
but we fear the criticism.
We want to feed the poor
but we fear the cost.
We want to shelter the homeless
clothe the needy
heal the sick
defend the helpless
but we fear the time involved.
Lord, we want to confess our sins
but we fear to admit them.
Lord, we want to open our hearts to Your Holy Spirit but we fear the consequences.
Lord, forgive our fear so that we may experience Your true peace.
Blessing
Though our burdens may be many and heavy,
because we are a Spirit-filled people, we go out into the world as a light-hearted, happy people.
PRAYERS FOR WORSHIP
May 31, 2026
Greeting
The Father summons,
and promises always …
a Kingdom to come
a Kingdom of truth
a Kingdom of Love.
Penitential Prayer
Father, we confess the inadequacy of our love …
Scripture tells us You so loved the world
that You sent Your only Son,
not to condemn
but to save!
Father, truly Your love is vast.
But mankind’s love is frequently preempted,
by thoughtless condemnations,
by revengeful acts,
by hateful exploitations.
Father, forgive us!
Blessing
Go out into the world in love:
hold fast to what is good,
return no evil for evil,
strengthen the weak,
support the poor,
honor all your brothers and sisters.
Go out into the world in love
and live as men and women in Christ.
