Collect

God of abiding Love… we praise your Divine Word
With innocence and integrity we receive Divine life
The kingdom of God is where we are birthed
In Christ, the Spirit of Love is revealed.
Like children, like angels and in the Spirit of Christ
We come together as one body… seeking to abide in the Divine Life,
The gift of creation to all peoples…Amen

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Pray
that we may look beyond the obvious and seek to see the whole of creation as a Divine gift. Give thanks for the diversity of relationships that demonstrate the love between individuals. Pray that we may understand Marriage as one example of love, and rejoice that there are many other expressions equally important and equally honoured. Give thanks for this community and our part in shaping a divine future.

Pray that we may know within ourselves the diversity and one-ness that is the abundance of creation, and so may know our place of peace with all. Give thanks for each other, for all who empower and support us in our giving and our sharing. Pray for each other, and for all who know pain, anxiety, loneliness and conflict. Give thanks for those who are not like us; pray that we may learn from our differences. Pray for those whose hands we hold and for those in whose hands we are held. Give thanks for the opportunities we have to share in the unfolding of God’s creative purpose and promise.

Pray for those who dwell in shadows, make us wise and faithful friends who carry a lamp to them. Give thanks that we have freedom to live and pray that we may bring freedom to others. Give thanks for those who create peace and who are not afraid; for those who bring light into our lives. Pray for the Church – that together we may know the light, and be a light for others.

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A Sesquicentenary Prayer

Lord of all generations
Bless our celebration of 150 years of ministry with the Diocese of Perth.
We give thanks for those whose dedication and vision enabled the foundation and development of this diocese.
Guide those of us now entrusted with this responsibility.
Encourage us and give us the commitment, enthusiasm and inspiration we need.
May we have breadth of vision and generosity that will enable us to provide a solid foundation of faith for future generations.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Daily Prayer from Perth Anglican Diocese See left hand column

Prayer in the tradition of St Paul

Creator of Life, of light and all Love, we pray thee
to fill this house with thy Spirit.
Here may the strong renew their strength and seek
for their working lives a noble consecration.
Here may the poor find succour and the friendless
friendship.
Here may the tempted find power, the sorrowing
comfort and the bereaved find the truth that death
hath no dominion over their beloved.
Here let the fearing find a new courage and the
doubting have their faith and hope confirmed.
Here may the careless be awakened and all that are
oppressed be freed.
Hither may many be drawn by thy love and go
hence, their doubts resolved and faith renewed,
their sins forgiven and their hearts aflame with thy
love.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the Chapel porch, Pleshey Retreat House, with amended
divine address.