A Prayer for the Week for Every Place of Worship and Fellowship, August 31, 2025

Spirit of Peace and Presence, We gather in stillness and song, in silence and spoken word, across meetinghouses and sanctuaries, living rooms and digital spaces. Bless every place of worship this week—each chapel, temple, mosque, synagogue, and meeting room—where hearts turn toward the Divine with longing, gratitude, and hope.

As voices rise in hymn at 10:00 AM, may joy ripple through the communal area, uniting generations in melody and memory. Let the music soften burdens and awaken delight.

At 10:30 AM, as Friends enter the sacred silence, may your Spirit move gently among us— guiding ministry, stirring compassion, and deepening our awareness of your presence. Whether seated in the meeting room or joined through Zoom, may each soul feel held in the light.

At 11:30 AM, as names are shared and announcements offered, bless our introductions with warmth and welcome. May we recognize one another as companions on the journey, each bearing gifts, stories, and sacred worth.

Though First Day School rests for the summer, we lift up the children—those playing, wondering, growing. Prepare their hearts for September’s return, and guide those discerning plans for older youth with wisdom and care.

And as refreshments are shared and fellowship unfolds, may laughter echo, kindness abound, and connections deepen. Let this time nourish not only our bodies, but our spirits.

In all things this week, may unity be our compass, purpose our path, and divine blessing our companion. We walk forward in faith, grateful for the grace that meets us in every moment. Amen 💕✌️🙏

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