12/19/2021 0 Comments Prayers of the People, A4CGod of mercy and compassion,
hear our prayers this day: for those who wait with longing for a child to call their own, who month after month and year after year are disappointed to the point of heartbreak. Pour out your grace upon those who long to be parents and end their suffering, granting them their wish according to the your perfect will. God of the ages, hear our prayers this day: for those who wait with longing for your covenant to be fulfilled, for peace on earth, for your kin-dom to be realized in this world as in the next; for food for the hungry and shelter for the homeless, for community for the lonely and comfort for the grieving, for welcome for the stranger and inclusion for the outcast, for the mighty to be brought low and the lowly to be lifted up. Let justice roll down like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. God of miracles, hear our prayers this day: for the young mother whose pregnancy cannot be easily explained or borne, for the unconditional love of those who see and support her, for the challenges she faces and the fortitude with which she gives birth in a broken and weary world. May her child, too, be greeted with angel song and celebration and may the world be present to help raise that child and nurture it in the love of all that is holy.
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Julie participated in the 25th Seminar for Certified Zentangle(R) Teacher Training in June, 2019, trained by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. In addition to creating art as a personal spiritual practice, Julie also incorporates the Zentangle(R) method in Prayer Art Retreats in a variety of contexts, including church groups, friend gatherings, and at a local art gallery. Check out the Upcoming Events page for a calendar of events, or use the Contact Us page to inquire about scheduling an event with your group!
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