Prayers

God calls us in this moment.
Jesus welcomes us to this moment.
The Spirit unites us in this moment.
Come and worship!

Loving God, as we gather in this moment,
we celebrate your welcome.
Speak to us; challenge us; reassure us.
Take what we offer in worship and praise
that your name may be glorified now and for ever. Amen.

It is good to share.
Let us share now in praising the majestic name
of the Lord God and delight in his glory. Amen.

Father God, you are full of joy and love.
You delight in the world you created.
What love you have for us, all created in your image.
We love you and adore you.
What delight you have in the Son,
who is all that you are and who you sent in love
in order that we may be in relationship with you.
We adore you and glorify your name.
What joy and pleasure you had in sending your Holy Spirit
to guide us in all truth and make you known to us.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we give you all glory. Amen.

A prayer of confession

Lord God, we come to you now to say sorry for all the times we’ve been less than truthful in our relationships, including the one with you. As a consequence, we often miss out on your joy…Lord: please forgive us.
Lord God, we’re sorry for ignoring or being dismissive of others. And of you: for not always wanting to hear or acknowledge your truth…Lord: please forgive us.
Lord God, we’re sorry for the days we spend remembering and living in past experiences rather than living now with you. Help us to focus on our relationship with you now. We need to be forward thinking but not to the point of missing out on your unfolding truth today…Lord: please forgive us. Amen.

Assurance of forgiveness

Because of our faith in Jesus Christ,
who died that we may live,
we stand in God’s grace.
Absolved from guilt we stand forgiven,
rejoicing in the hope and glory of God. Amen.

Father God, thank you for being in our lives, enjoying the little things with us as well as the bigger events.
Thank you for sharing yourself with us when you sent Jesus. How can we ever thank you enough?
What a gift!
On his return to you, Jesus entered into the joy of your presence. But thank you that he also left joy behind in the form of your Holy Spirit, who remains with us. How can we ever thank you enough?
What a gift!
You take pleasure in us. Our joy is your joy. Your joy is ours. Thank you for all you give us. You impart wisdom, peace and unfolding truth through your Spirit. And you use our life experiences to help and speak to others. Thank you that, whatever point we’re at in life, you are there to meet our needs of the moment, pouring out your gift of love to us. How can we ever thank you enough?
What a gift! Amen.

Loving Father, once again we pray for the Ukraine.

The war is over 100 days old and it’s very hard to hear the relentless stories of broken lives and devastation. President Zelensky has talked this week about losing up to 100 troops a day. And so, we pray once again for everyone impacted by this war:

For those who have lost loved ones, for those who have lost their homes and for those who have been displaced. Please bring comfort, hope and peace.

God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,
be with all of us today.

Loving Father, we pray that we would be people who welcome others.

We are all welcome in your kingdom. Thank you that you see us and know us and that your welcome is deep and personal. We pray particularly for all of the Ukrainian people who are being welcomed by families in the UK. May the people arriving find places of safety where they can rebuild their lives. Help these new households to grow together and learn from one another.

God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,
be with all of us today. 

Loving Father, we pray for our nation.

It’s been a turbulent week in Westminster. The political situation in our land is often divisive and can seem filled with strife and difficulties. We are aware that the impact of this week’s vote will play out over the next few months and so we pray for those who are in public service. As parliamentarians of all colours reflect on the past week may they have a renewed sense of purpose, duty and see once again the ways they can impact their communities for the good. As a church, help us to model a community where different people, with very different backgrounds and politics can come together and show love and appreciation for each other.

God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,
be with all of us today. 

Loving Father, we pray for our young people.

GCSE, A-level and university finals are in full swing at the moment and many young people will be feeling anxious as they approach long-awaited exams. We pray for their mental health, help them as they revise and prepare. Bring a sense of calm and perspective to all of our young people. We also pray for all of those supporting exam takers in this season. Help parents, carers and teachers as they look after the students who are finding it particularly hard. Please bring peace to troubled minds.

God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,
be with all of us today. 

Loving Father, thank you for the mystery of the Trinity.

On this Trinity Sunday we are reminded once again of the deep mystery of our faith. But we are also reminded of the simplicity of the invitation to join in the expression of love and unity represented by the Holy Trinity. As we reflect on today’s readings, renew all of us with your love, bind all of us together with your peace and help us to express to the world the joy and hope we find in your story.

God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit,
be with all of us today. Amen.

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Thank you, God, that you have been with us
all the way through our lives.
Thank you for your promises for the future.
Thank you that you are with us now.
We rejoice in your presence. Amen.

Be in our homes that we may know your peace.
Be in our hearts that we know your love.
Be in our lives that we may take the challenges you present, day by day.
Amen.

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