Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition

Shared during Sunday Worship on June 14, 2026.

God of peace and purpose, guard those in the midst of war, especially civilians, as we continue to pray and work for peace in the Middle East, hope in Haiti, and healing in the Congo from Ebola. Be with all countries in conflict and we pray that You will bring to fruition the plan of peace for Iran. Bestow Your proverb like wisdom on all leaders with the burden of authority. Give them eyes of justice, hearts of compassion, and a will after the manner of our Lord, especially our mayor, the governor, and the president. Hear us, Lord, as we pray for healing of this world and of this land. [[Silence]

Lord, Your word tells us to weep with those who weep but also to rejoice with those who rejoice. We give thanks when rain breaks a long drought or when after 53 years game five brings the NBA championship back to New York! We celebrate those things that join us together as a city – the beauty of Central Park, the magnificence of the Brooklyn Bridge, the gardens of Brooklyn and the Bronx,  the best bagels, pastrami, and pizza on the planet and the unparalleled arts through symphony and ballet, choirs and concerts, museums, theater and theatrics. You have made this city a cornucopia of all the best humanity has to offer in talent and the breadth of human culture.  

Lead us to live a life of thanksgiving, providing the privilege of access to these wonders to more and more people but most of all may we be grateful for the grace given by Jesus, the love of God, and  the fellowship of Your spirit that binds us as one people. Hear us now, O God, as in silence we give You thanks for all that brings us joy. 

We give You thanks that You hear us, and we trust that You answer us. Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are Yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen.