Love, Forgiveness, Faith

 From the EfM Table in 2021

Dear God, who gave us the commandment to love one another as Jesus loved us, 

thank you for the gift of empathy which allows us meet one another where we are. 

Help us to actively listen and give us patience to love those with whom we disagree, 

so that we may offer compassion and understanding. 

In Christ’s name,  Amen.

Dear God,

            Who created us in your image,

both divine and human,

You…

Offer us forgiveness and grace daily.

We pray that…

As you forgive us, we learn to continually forgive ourselves and those that we believe have harmed us.

So that…

We can share the love of God in our community with hearts that are open, loving and forgiving and not scarred with pain and resentment.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.    

Linda Foster

From the EfM Table in 2020 

In an EfM class last year, we reflected on faith during uncertain times. Following is the group’s collect based on our reflection.

Dear God, who allows our faith to be tested, 

thank You for an opportunity to look again at all you have provided for us. 

Help us to remember Christ’s example of how to live from birth to Gethsemane to the Cross,

so that we may follow that example and hold steadfast in our faith, using this devastation and turning it a new vision of Easter. 

In Christ’s Name, Amen.