 Please join me in this time of prayer, offering your own prayers in the spaces, either silently, out loud, or in the chat. Let us pray. God of resurrection power, we bring to you our prayers for this world which you love so deeply. We give you thanks for all that fills our lives with hope and joy, and for the signs of new life around us. We pray for those dear to us, family members and friends, in both their joy and sorrow, excitement and concern. We pray especially for those who need healing of body, mind, spirit, or relationships. We pray for the Church, for our congregation, for conferences, denominations, church institutions and church leaders, for all the ways people are joining in your holy and healing work. We pray for our communities, for schools and businesses, social service agencies and civic leaders, for neighbors and newcomers. We pray for our world, for nations and their leaders, for places of conflict and injustice, for movements of hope and promise, for the suffering and the healing of creation. God of resurrection power, we raise all these spoken and unspoken prayers, confident that your Holy Spirit is bringing new life and peace. Amen.