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For those impacted severely by climate change, especially parts of the Western United States experiencing “megadrought” conditions…

For the escalating situation at the Russia/Ukraine border…

For state and local leaders navigating ongoing decisions about Covid-19 response and mitigation efforts…

For all parents of children under age 5, continuing to wait for Covid-19 vaccine authorization for their children…

For the people of Tonga as they continue to deal with the destruction and trauma inflicted by January’s volcano and tsunami…

In gratitude for the generous and faithful stewardship of all who donated to ELCA World Hunger through the Big Game Challenge 2022…

For the people of Ottawa, Ontario as protests against Covid-19 restrictions continue…

For justice for Amir Locke and for boldness in countering racism and disrupting implicit bias…

For ongoing reformation in the church, especially the rising call to #reformation2022 by women of African descent throughout the ELCA…

For lives and property endangered by bushfires in Western Australia…

For peace among the nations, especially de-escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine…

For those facing severe hunger after recurrent droughts impacting Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia…

For congregations and church leaders experiencing burnout, restlessness, and decision fatigue…

We give thanks for Spirit-led commitments to making worship accessible for all people…

For the dedication and witness of librarians, authors, and local, independent bookstores…

For your wisdom to prevail, O God, as a Supreme Court nominee is chosen…

For Afghan refugees arriving in the United States…

For all affected by flooding and landslides in Brazil; for the displaced, the grieving, and all providing assistance and support…

For the work of the United Nations Security Council…

For the safety and wellbeing of all Olympic athletes; for the host city, Beijing…

For peace and security among HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) communities facing bomb threats this past week…

For the ELCA National Youth Gathering planning team and those who were registered to attend, at the recent difficult decision to cancel this summer’s Gathering…

For equitable distribution and effective use of N95 masks and COVID-19 home tests…

For ongoing rescue and relief efforts in Tongo…

For the work of the Coast Guard and other search and rescue personnel, and for family members of those missing following a ship capsize off the coast of Florida

For peacemaking and deescalation efforts between Russia and the Ukraine…

For severe and extreme winter weather events across the United States…

For access to shelter, heat, and food for those without homes or reliable incomes…

For schools, businesses, hospitals, and other services strained by increased Covid case counts…

For law enforcement, social workers, advocates, and all who work to rescue and support victims of human trafficking…

For residents of Tongo, following devastating volcanic eruption, and for all areas feeling effects of the event…

For members of the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, following last week’s hostage crisis…

For Asian American communities grieving acts of racial violence…

For unity in the body of Christ in seeking health, hope, and wholeness in our world…

For health and stamina for nurses, doctors, emergency room, and hospital staff…