Prayers of Invocation on Unity

Almighty God, who has given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common requests to you; and does promise that where two or three are gathered together in your name you will grant their requests; fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of your servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. 

John Chrysostom

O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Prince of peace, give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our divisions. Take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever else may hinder us from godly union and concord, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

The Liturgy of Saint James, 2nd cent. 

Lord of lords, we praise You today for You have sought to know us, claim us, and even love us. You are the God of relationships, and You seek one with us. As You relate to Yourself in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you perfectly model intimacy for us. Through Your presence today, help us to better understand Your everlasting love. Amen. 

Austin D. Hill

Inspired by Acts 2

O God, the Father Almighty, who hast promised to give the Holy Spirit to them that ask thee; look graciously upon us assembled with one accord in one place to make our prayer unto thee, and to wait for thy promise and of thy abundant mercy renew in our longing hearts thy Holy Gift; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

James Ferguson, Prayers for Common Worship, Allenson & Co., Ltd.

Inspired by Acts 2

O God, the Father Almighty, who has promised to give the Holy Spirit to those that ask you,; look graciously upon us assembled with one accord in one place to make our prayer to you, and to wait for your promise and your abundant mercy, renew in our longing hearts your Holy Gift; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Language Modernized by Stuart Strachan Jr., James Ferguson, Prayers for Common Worship, Allenson & Co., Ltd.

Sovereign God. your power and your glory are beyond our understanding; your mercy is vast and your tenderness without end. Look in love upon us assembled in this house of prayer, and show your mercy and loving-kindness to all throughout the world who are united with us in thanksgiving and praise. Yours is the gory, and the power, and the honor, now and for all ages. 

Armenian Liturgy