Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Seventh Sunday of Easter – May 17, 2026
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect
O King of Glory and Lord of countless angels, in triumph you ascended to the highest heaven. Abandon us not to be orphans, but keep your Father's promise to send your Spirit of truth. You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gregorian Sacramentary, 6th Century)

Thematic Collect
Blessed Trinity, in Jesus you have made us all one. Grant that his prayer that all his disciples be one as you are one be manifest in our lives for the sake of your mission in the world; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of the Church
For Christ’s Church
Lord God, you call us together as the church as people from around the globe who are one in Christ, still we suffer divisions and separation. For the sake of your glory, strengthen our witness and make us bold to proclaim the gospel.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For the End of the School Year 
God of wisdom and knowledge, we give you thanks for the school year now drawing to a close, for opportunities you have given us to learn and grow as your students. Give us ears that are open to hear your Word, and lead us in lives of faithful discipleship, as we live out that Word in our everyday lives. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those in the Armed Forces
We give thanks to you for the vocations you grant to all your people. Keep safe from harm and danger those whose work is dangerous. We hold before you in prayer those who have answered the call to military service. Grant that at the completion of their work, they may return home safely. Be present with families who wait and watch for their homecoming. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those in Need
Great Physician, bring healing to those suffering or in want; for victims of abuse; for those who are depressed or anxious; for estranged families; for the ill or hospitalized. We pray particularly for those on the prayer list of this congregation and those we name now either silently or aloud.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.