This week in prayer

Prayers and readings for Sunday 28 September, Pentecost 16, and the following week: 

We pray for Anna, our bishop, and Allen, our rector. In our parish cycle of prayer, we pray for the Altar Guild. 

This week our diocese prays for the parish of St Peter, Campbell River, and their incumbent, Stephanie Wood.

This week the Anglican Church of Canada prays for The Rt. Rev. Clara Plamondon, Bishop, and the clergy, and people of The Territory of the People.

In the Anglican Communion cycle of prayer, we pray for the Province of the Episcopal Church
of Sudan.

Every child matters! Remember the Indigenous children who did not return home from residential school; for survivors and their families; for truth, healing, and reconciliation.

Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer for the week:

Season of Creation

• Mon 29 Sept The Diocese of Otukpo – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
• Tues 30 Sept The Diocese of Owerri – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
• Wed 1 Oct The Diocese of Owo – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
• Thurs 2 Oct The Diocese of Oxford – The Church of England
• Fri 3 Oct The Diocese of Oyo – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
• Sat 4 Oct The Diocese of Pacong – Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan

Collect:  Hallowed Creator, your glory fills all creation; we sense your presence in the rhythms of nature and the beauty of life:
Awaken in us a reverence for all that you have made,
that we may care for the earth as your sacred gift,
live wisely among its creatures,
and proclaim your love through our stewardship and joy.
Through Jesus Christ, the Word through whom all things were made,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.

BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK 

Lectionary for Sunday 28 September (Pentecost 16):  

• Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 and Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16  OR Amos 6:1a, 4-7 and Psalm 146
• 1 Timothy 6:6-19
• Luke 16:19-31

Daily readings below are from the Complementary thread, related to the weekly Sunday Gospel lection and sermon. 

• Mon 29 Sept Psalm 62; Amos 6:8-14; Revelation 3:14-22
• Tues 30 Sept Psalm 62; Hosea 10:9-15; James 5:1-6
• Wed 1 Oct Psalm 62; Hosea 12:2-14; Matthew 19:16-22
• Thurs 2 Oct Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Kings 18:1-8, 28-36; Revelation 2:8-11
• Fri 3 Oct Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Kings 19:8-20, 35-37; Revelation 2:12-29
• Sat 4 Oct Psalm 37:1-9; Isaiah 7:1-9; Matthew 20:29-34

Sources:

• Diocese of BC:  website | cycle of prayer
• Ecclesiastical Province of BC & Yukon: website 
• Anglican Church of Canada: website | cycle of prayer
• Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP): website 
• Worldwide Anglican Communion:  website | cycle of prayer
• For daily/weekly Bible readings and liturgical notes:
  • Revised Common Lectionary
  • Daily readings from the RCL
  • Online Lectionary (Anglican Church of Canada)
  • NRSV and many other searchable Bible versions at bible.oremus.org

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