Prayer in time of change

Hi all,

This is a prayer for congregations in time of change. It was written by Jackie Jefferson and Warren Dorsch at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Churchtown, Town of Claverack, New York. I just posted a link to their website. SJV is a very ecumenical Roman Catholic congregation of the Albany Diocese. Warren is a Deacon and Jackie is a Pastoral Associate. I worked with them beginning in 2005 at my former congregation St. Thomas Lutheran in Churchtown. The prayer Jackie and Warren wrote can be found at their website. I brought it with me down here to Tennessee and have used it on occasion at the Lutheran Parish of Parrottsville. Its a very good prayer for us all right now as our whole nation is going through a time of major changes. I think the prayer of St. Francis would also be a good one ot post right now so I'll do that also.

Pr. J

Here is Warren and Jackie's prayer:

Our Parish Prayer
Prayer in Time of Change

Beloved Jesus, anoint us to do your will. May the joy of your dwelling in us draw us closer to each other. Expand our vision to recognize your plan; warm our hearts by the flame of your Love; open our lips so that we can speak your Word; extend our arms so that we can embrace each other as your people; speak to us so we can discern the role you have for us, your Body, your Church. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, empowering us to become vital expressions of growth in your changing Church. Your Kingdom is now! Help us to discover and live your will.
Amen.