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A Pre-Election Day Message from Bishop Whitworth
Nov. 4, 2024
Greetings, Beloved in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
You are receiving this the day before our nation's national election, but I'm recording it a few weeks before, so God knows what has unfolded. But what I know to be true is this: We're probably all feeling pretty anxious about the ways that deep divisions have taken hold of our country, of our national discourse. We might be feeling anxious about tomorrow's outcome or about what may follow tomorrow's outcome.
So I wanted to take a moment and just share some words from my heart. What I know to be true is this: We are called to follow the one who is the Prince of Peace. We are called to be proclaimers of justice but also to be reconciling forces in our world. We are called to be members one of another and members of Jesus Christ, a mystical Body who surpasses all powers and principalities.
So I ask you to pray. I ask you to vote. And I ask you to pray, for our country, for those in our country who are most vulnerable, for those who hold hatred in their heart and desire to destabilize the social and civic order, for those who feel differently than you about the future of our country. Let us be a people of prayer, a people of peace, and a people of action for justice, and let us rest in the blessed assurance that in Jesus Christ all will be well. God bless you.
Greetings, Beloved in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
You are receiving this the day before our nation's national election, but I'm recording it a few weeks before, so God knows what has unfolded. But what I know to be true is this: We're probably all feeling pretty anxious about the ways that deep divisions have taken hold of our country, of our national discourse. We might be feeling anxious about tomorrow's outcome or about what may follow tomorrow's outcome.
So I wanted to take a moment and just share some words from my heart. What I know to be true is this: We are called to follow the one who is the Prince of Peace. We are called to be proclaimers of justice but also to be reconciling forces in our world. We are called to be members one of another and members of Jesus Christ, a mystical Body who surpasses all powers and principalities.
So I ask you to pray. I ask you to vote. And I ask you to pray, for our country, for those in our country who are most vulnerable, for those who hold hatred in their heart and desire to destabilize the social and civic order, for those who feel differently than you about the future of our country. Let us be a people of prayer, a people of peace, and a people of action for justice, and let us rest in the blessed assurance that in Jesus Christ all will be well. God bless you.
Congratulations to our new Presiding Bishop, the Most Reverend Sean Rowe!
and thank you, Bishop Curry,
for your service to the Church
and thank you, Bishop Curry,
for your service to the Church
sunday morning service
You are invited to join us in person at 8:00am on Sunday, or in person or online at 10:00am for our Sunday service or click on the link to the bulletin and say the service at a time convenient with your schedule.
Congratulations to
our new Bishop Diocesan,
the Right Reverend Julia E. Whitworth
and her family!
our new Bishop Diocesan,
the Right Reverend Julia E. Whitworth
and her family!
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As the election approaches, we invite your prayers for our government
and our country:
and our country:
22. A Prayer for For Sound Government
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth.
Lord, keep this nation under your care.
To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well‑being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name.
For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.
24. For an Election
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
From the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, pp. 821-822.
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth.
Lord, keep this nation under your care.
To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well‑being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name.
For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.
24. For an Election
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
From the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, pp. 821-822.
Lord Jesus, walk with us through all that happens this day.
In the silence, we lift to you the tasks of this day
And ask you to bless our endeavors.
Amen.
Church of England Daily Prayer App, Morning Prayer, August 21, 2024
In the silence, we lift to you the tasks of this day
And ask you to bless our endeavors.
Amen.
Church of England Daily Prayer App, Morning Prayer, August 21, 2024
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Grace Church as a living faith community.
Based on our core values, expressed in our baptismal Covenant, “to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as our selves” and “to strive for justice and peace among all peoples, respecting the dignity of every human being”, Grace Church is to serve residents and visitors of Martha’s Vineyard in a way that is nourishing in worship and spirituality, ample in food and social programs, integral to Martha’s Vineyard, with a perspective and a voice in the world.
We invite you to join us for any and all of our programs, events, and services.
Thank you for visiting our website, and God bless you.
The Reverend Stephen Harding, Rector
For the Congregation, Wardens, and Vestry of Grace Church
Grace Church as a living faith community.
Based on our core values, expressed in our baptismal Covenant, “to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as our selves” and “to strive for justice and peace among all peoples, respecting the dignity of every human being”, Grace Church is to serve residents and visitors of Martha’s Vineyard in a way that is nourishing in worship and spirituality, ample in food and social programs, integral to Martha’s Vineyard, with a perspective and a voice in the world.
We invite you to join us for any and all of our programs, events, and services.
Thank you for visiting our website, and God bless you.
The Reverend Stephen Harding, Rector
For the Congregation, Wardens, and Vestry of Grace Church
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