RET Prayers
Racial Equity Team Prayer Petition | October 2026
The Metro D.C. Synod’s Racial Equity Team shares the October Petitions for the Prayers of the People below: Benevolent God, we pray for discernment in the coming elections to…
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The Metro D.C. Synod’s Racial Equity Team shares the prayer below for this season of praying with honesty and humility for our nation. Confession Blessed be the holy Trinity,…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | March 2026
The synod’s Racial Equity Team offers this prayer petition for congregations to use: Holy one, We pray for situations in cities and surrounding areas, where immigrants are suffering at…
Read MorePrayer Petitions for Peace, Equality, & Justice for the Bishop’s Transition
Commitment to Biblical Justice God of justice, may we be deeply rooted in the truth of Your Word. May we walk humbly, love mercy, and act justly, standing with those…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | March 2025
Eternal God, You who ransomed all people for Yourself from every tribe, language, people, and nation; We acknowledge that we were all baptized by one Spirit to form one body. Creator…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | January 2025
Holy One, we give thanks for the prophets that proclaim and live out Your way of love and justice. We honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. whose faith…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | December 2024
This advent we proclaim Immanuel, God with us. O God, You embrace in love those who cry out to You. Lift up all whom hatred has cast down (especially ……
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | July 2024
Reconciling God, during this month when we celebrate freedom, help us to also consider those who cannot celebrate due to ongoing oppression. Remind us how freedom comes at a cost…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | April 2024
God of the cross and God of Resurrection: In this Easter Season, crucify the selfish and sinful parts of ourselves so that we can truly be people of the Resurrection.…
Read MoreMonthly Prayer Petition | March 2024
Holy God, help us to remember always that all of us share in your grace. Give us the peace that makes us peaceful to others. Help us to see with…
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