Prayer for Ukraine

Prayers of the People
 
Holy God,
who is always with your people
we come today with heavy hearts
for your creation.
 
We are a broken world. 
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Holy One, as we light a candle for people of Ukraine
bring them courage and strength and hope in these turbulent times.
 
Prayer for Ukraine   (Hymn for Peace)
Lord, oh the Great and Almighty,
Protect our beloved Ukraine,
Bless her with freedom and light 

Of your holy rays.
With learning and knowledge enlighten
Us, your children small,
In love pure and everlasting
Let us, oh Lord, grow.

We pray, oh Lord Almighty,
Protect our beloved Ukraine,
Grant our people and country
All your kindness and grace.

Bless us with freedom, bless us with wisdom,
Guide into kind world,
Bless us, oh Lord, with good fortune
For ever and evermore.
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Holy God, be with your people everywhere
who are seeking peace,
who are speaking words of love, compassion,
and sharing
over against deeds of greed, evil and war.
 
In Christ's name,
in the Spirit's power,
in the Creator's love,
we pray.
              Amen