Cherish All Children

10/15/2026

Creator, you have shared stories with us using seeds, soil, birds, trees - creation as sacred knowledge. May we in turn, share these stories and their life-giving messages with children and youth as we work to deepen relationships of care and protection. Amen.

10/12/2026

With honor and love, we celebrate you.

10/08/2026

I wonder what part of this day you like best? I wonder if there is any part of this day that you would have liked to leave out?
Read this week's Wednesday Prayer and think about how you might engage in wonderings with the young people in your life.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;   he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths     for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley,     I fear no evil, for you are with me;     ...

09/30/2026

Today, we remember the children who never returned home and the families and communities impacted by the Indian boarding school era. We pray that mercy shines upon us as we turn toward truth, support healing efforts, and honor the strength and resilience of our Native siblings.

‍Restore us, O God. Today, we remember the children who never returned home and the families and communities impacted by the Indian boarding school era. We ask that your mercy shine upon us as we turn toward truth, support healing efforts, and honor the strength and resilience of our Native sibli...

09/23/2026

Turning toward agape love - love in action - to be examples to the young people in our lives...

09/16/2026

When we think life isn't fair, God shows us all are deserving.
Gracious God, help us to reflect your kindness and generosity to all. May the children and youth we encounter know that they are deserving of safety, connection, and love. Amen.

09/09/2026

This week's prayer reflects on Joseph's remarkable acts of forgiveness to his brothers who sold him into slavery. While forgiveness can be complicated, we look at ways to rise above.

09/02/2026

Reflections on conflict, forgiveness, and reconciliation based on Jesus' words in Matthew 18. https://mailchi.mp/ce80766b01fe/wednesday-prayer-conflict-and-forgiveness
Healing God, we call on you to give us the strength to ask difficult questions, to confront conflict and work towards healing and reconciliation, and to care for our own health and well-being. Move in our hearts and heal our brokenness so that we can release the chains that bind us, and step into the world with freedom and new life. Amen.