Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

• the joy of three weeks with my daughter after nearly two years’ separation (Sarah)
• the health and recovery of dear friends with Covid (Jennifer)
• the faithfulness of our community and our perseverance to pivot (Sarah)

… let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Prayers of Petition. For …

• what we have endured the past year and for anticipation for the new year (Carol)
• the post-holiday heaviness that can feel overwhelming (Caroline)
• the grief that comes with being “here again” (Sarah)
• our exhausted health care workers (Gina)
• all of our friends with Covid, we all know someone I would venture (Kate)

… let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.

[Photo by Kai Oberhäuser]