Nelson United Church

These prayers were adapted from prayers written by Neil Paynter and guests at the Iona Abbey in Scotland.          Dear God, we listen for your voice, your sound like sheer silence… read on →

Divine Presence, Sacred Spirit, Creating Power, with the faithful of ever so long ago and with the faithful gathered on this day we are privileged to proclaim: Hallowed be your Name – and so, in response, we sing:                                 Holy, holy, holy, my heart, my heart adores you!  My heart is glad to say the words: You read on →

Let us join our hearts and minds as one in prayer. When you hear the words “The Soul Finds Rest in God,” please respond with “Hear our Prayers.” read on →

When you hear the words, God of Mercy and Love, please respond with “Hear our Prayers.”  Let us Pray. read on →

The prayers of the people this morning are responsive and we will borrow the phrase “called by earth and sky” from the beautiful hymn with the same name  read on →

Please join me in the Prayers of the People, and when you hear the words, “Help us to follow in your way”, please respond with “Hear our prayers”. read on →

 Let us prepare to pray as we listen to today’s Prayers of the People; When you hear the words, God of Love, please respond with “Hear our Prayers”. read on →

During the prayers, when I say:  “God of blessing” please respond with “surround us with light.” read on →

On this day when we honour our mothers and celebrate motherhood, let us find peace within ourselves as we prepare for prayer. When you hear the words: “Mothering Holy One,” please respond with “Nourish us with Love.” read on →

As Jesus’ disciples in this age, we offer our prayers on behalf of the universe in which we are privileged to live and our neighbours with whom we share it. read on →