2024 Prayer Walk Cards

Holy God, bless the people of this city.
Bless the thoughts, the worries,
the prayers of each person I pass.
May your blessings show up in the lives of those
around me as love, joy, and peace. Amen.

A prayer from A Rhythm of Prayer

Holy God, just as a nurturing parent,

you are loving this world into fully being.

May we see the work of your hand

here and now. Amen.

A prayer from Debbie Blue

Let our faith open ways for relationships

with our neighbors.

Let us love, and Way will open.

Amen. 

A prayer from Parker Palmer

May we keenly sense your presence here with us,
preparing us for our “what’s next.”  

Divine change is in the air
and many things will never be the same.
May we follow where your change leads.
Amen.

A prayer from Bishop Yvette Flunder

Circle this HOME, O God.
Keep peace within, 
and strife without.
Keep safety near, 
and dangers afar.
May those who live here, 
whomever they may be, 
know how truly loved they are 
by You, O Lord!  Amen. 

A prayer from Rev. Andy

Circle this STREET, O God.
May those who live, work, or walk on these
sidewalks be kept safe.
May those who travel on this roadway 
find peace and purpose in their lives.
May the buildings on all sides ring
with the sounds of joy and hope.
And may whomever comes this way 
know how truly loved they are 
by You, O Lord! Amen.

A prayer from Rev. Andy

Touch our neighbors with your love in and through us. 

Amen.

A prayer from Dr. Wil Gafney

Creating God, the whole earth is yours
and all who dwells in it.
This community is yours.
This neighborhood is yours.
The residents are yours.

Come now, then, and be Lord over all,
as we commit everything
and everyone to your loving care. Amen.

A prayer from Pastor Carolyn

Compassionate God,
open our eyes to see our neighbors
as you see them.
Loving Savior,
open our hearts to love our neighbors
as you love us.
Transforming Spirit,
guide us by your presence
that we can be present to them.
Amen.

A prayer from Pastor Carolyn

Gracious God, as faithful followers,
help us to extend beyond ourselves
and reach out to our siblings
who have been excluded from that
which is not ours to give or take away.
For all that we are and all that we have is
because of you and you alone.
Amen.

A prayer from Dr. Lahronda Little

Circle this BUSINESS, O God.
Keep peace within, 
and strife without.
Keep safety near,
and dangers afar. 
May those who work and visit here,
whomever they may be, 
know how truly loved they are 
by You, O Lord! Amen.

A prayer from Rev. Andy

Almighty God, guide the people who are present in
these spaces in the ways of justice and peace;
so that they may honor one another and serve
the common good. Amen

A prayer from Rev. Charlotte

Loving God, may your blessing be poured out upon
this place. May your comfort be known. May all
persons know that you have led us apart from the
busy world and into the quiet of your house. Amen.

A prayer from Rev. Charlotte