We can support both Israelis and
Palestinians by taking part in a churchwide effort that began in
Advent 2000. The Ecumenical Prayer Vigil is an opportunity for
ELCA members to join Christians all over the USA in regular
prayer for peace and healing. Participants focus their prayers
on one day each month for the Christian communities in
Jerusalem, for all those who are suffering in the Holy Land, for
Palestinians and Israelis, and for peace in the Middle East and
the world.
Many synods and congregations around the
ELCA have maintained this Prayer Vigil, such as English Lutheran
Church in La Crosse, Wis. There, 15 to 25 students, working
adults, and retired couples gather on the 20th of each month,
regardless of the day of the week. Because the prayer vigil is
publicized in local papers, at least a third of the worshippers
come from outside the congregation.
Prayer Resources
Prayer Resources for Annapolis Peace Conference: Churches for Middle East Peace congregational resources for prayer and
advocacy related to the international peace conference in Annapolis, MD.
Ecumenical Prayer Vigil: Commit your congregation to pray
for peace.
Holy
Land Prayers and Litanies: Use these prayers in your
congregation, in your daily prayers, and in the Ecumenical
Prayer Vigil.
"Pray
for Peace in the Holy Land" : Scroll down to the bottom
of this page and read the article about
congregations, synods, and colleges praying for peace.
Denominational Prayers for Peace: Prayer and worship resources from various organizations and denominations.
Prayer Vigil by State and Congregation: See a list of Christian Denominations' monthly prayer vigils for peace in
the Middle East separated by state and congregation.
Interfaith Prayers for Peace: See a
collection of inter-faith prayers for peace in the Middle East.
Prayer for Peace Bulletin Insert: Utilize this resource from
the Mennonite Central Committee. |
