Prayers for the Primates’ Meeting 2016

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for Anglicans to pray during the meeting of Primates in Canterbury in January 2016.

Changing Attitude Scotland offers the following prayers as a resource for LGBT Christians and their friends seeking to pray at this time.

A LITANY AND COLLECT

In the name of God the Creator
let us make our prayer in confidence.

In the name of God the Redeemer
let us make our prayer in hope.

In the name of God the Liberator
let us make our prayer in love.

From closets of fear
O God deliver us.

From those who talk about us but do not talk with us
O God deliver us.

From those who use the bible to threaten and abuse
O God deliver us.

For the Anglican Primates and leaders of all the churches.
We pray to you O God.

For LGBT leaders in communities worldwide.
We pray to you O God.

For those who work to make equal marriage a reality around the world.
We pray to you O God.

For closeted bishops.
Fill them with love, courage and honesty.

For the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Fill him with love, patience and peace.

For those who wish us harm.
Fill them with love, joy and delight.

For all kinds of couples getting married.
We offer our thanks and praise.

For those who have mentored us and taught us.
We offer our thanks and gratitude.

For those who inspire us and challenge us.
We offer our thanks and blessings

For our young people.
We pray for a joyful future.

For all seeking a partner.
We pray with hope and expectation.

For all who are bereaved.
We pray with compassion and kindness.

In the name of God the Creator
Amen.

In the name of God the Redeemer
Amen.

In the name of God the Liberator
Amen.

Eternal God,
your wisdom inspires workers for justice,
your love encourages the downcast,
and your joy blesses our hearts.
Give grace to your servants who meet together in Canterbury.
May Christ be with them.
We pray in the name of the God
who loves us beyond all our expectations.
Amen.