Loving and compassionate God, you call us to love our neighbours and to do your will. We bring before you the prayers for those among us, for those around us, and for those beyond us.

We pray for those who struggle to find safe and affordable housing,

for those living without shelter, and for all who feel unseen or forgotten. Give wisdom and courage to civic leaders, service providers, and community organizations as they work for safety, dignity, and belonging for every person. Stir in us generous hearts, help us to have patience with one another, and the resolve to respond with compassion rather than fear.

Lord, We give thanks for the beauty of this Coast Salish land,

for oceans, forests, and creatures that sustain life.

Guide us to be faithful stewards of your creation, help us to protect the earth for generations to come.

We pray for our federal leaders and all who serve the public good.

May they govern with humility, integrity, and concern for those most at risk. We pray for Indigenous Peoples and for reconciliation rooted in truth, justice, and meaningful acts of repair and relationship.

For our neighbours to the south: We pray for a nation marked by deep divisions, fear, and mistrust. Heal what is broken, soften hardened hearts, and strengthen all who work for justice, democracy, and the common good. Grant wisdom to leaders and citizens alike, that dialogue may replace hostility

For the nations of the world:

We pray for places scarred by war, displacement, hunger, and disaster.

For refugees and all who are forced to flee their homes,

for children growing up amid violence,

and for those working tirelessly to bring relief, reconciliation, and peace.

Hear these prayers, gracious God,

and strengthen us to be instruments of your love, justice, and peace

for all those among us, around us and beyond us.

Amen.