Angelican Fellowship of Prayer

Prayers for various occasions may be found below. However, it is important that we realized that in prayer we are talking to God. Feel free to address God in your own words, don't simply rely on the words of others. If you have found a prayer meaningful to you, and would like to share it with others, please send it us by clicking here and it may be placed in this location (please cite the source, whenever possible, so proper credit can be given).

The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Partners' Prayer (AFP Representatives' Handbook)

Lord Jesus, give to your church a renewed desire to pray, that together we may know your will, be filled with your love, and experience your grace and power for the healing of your world, to you glory. Amen.

The A.F.P. Representatives' Prayer (AFP Representatives' Handbook)

O Father grant your blessing,
that I may fulfil my ministry as a Diocesan Representative.
I can hope to do this only because you are with me to help me.
Help me to grow in prayer and by your Spirit give me the right words
so that I may encourage and teach others to pray in the knowledge
that they are the children of a loving heavenly Father
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who ever lives to pray for us. Amen

AFP Intercessors' Prayer (AFP Representatives' Handbook VII-1)

Our Father, we pray your blessing
on those you have called to be
Intercessors in the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer.
Help us to persist in prayer,
with an awareness of your loving goodness
and your ability to accomplish abundantly
far more than all we can ask or imagine.
May we know that in your will
all things work together for good
through Jesus who ever lives
to make intercession for us. Amen.

Collects

O Almighty Lord, and everlasting God,
vouchsafe, we beseech thee,
to direct, sanctify, and govern,
both our hearts and bodies,
in the ways of thy laws,
and in the works of thy commandments;
that through thy most mighty protection,
both here and ever,
we may be preserved in body and soul;
through Jesus Christ. Amen

For A Renewed Church

Almighty God give us a new vision of you, of your love, of your grace and power;

and then, give us a new vision of what you would have us do as your church in this nation at this time,

and an awareness that in the strength of your Spirit we can do it to your glory.

In Jesus’ Name we pray.

For Our Bishop

Heavenly Father, give to our Bishop, in the midst of the stress of his/her position, a daily renewal of your presence, that upheld in your peace, enlightened by your word, and strengthened by your grace, he/she may be a shepherd enabling your church to fulfill the mission you have given us, for Jesus' sake.

For Synod Delegates, Staff and Leaders

O Holy One, guide all our synod delegates,

That those called to serve in these responsibilities may be men and women living a holy life, seeking to be in your will, able to overcome prejudices, examining issues with care, and that the decisions of Synod may be to the building up of your church and to your glory.

May we be truly unified as one under Christ.

For A Church Alive To The Lord

O God, we get so caught up with the programs, with the buildings, with raising the finances, with restructuring and with endless sheets of paper.

Forgive us when we make these things our priority and ignore your presence.

May our priority be to live Christ-like lives and as we look to you in prayer may our words and deeds be a witness to your glory.

For A Church In God 's Will

Eternal God,

You call us to live with faith in a world filled with so many challenges.

Help us remember that Jesus talked of our being in the world, but not of the world.

Teach us through your word, our brothers and sisters in Christ, and in our prayers to learn and understand what you would have us to be and to do, so that we may fulfil our calling as Christ's body here on earth.

For the Mission of the Church

God of all,

Draw your church together into one great company of disciples, together following our Lord Jesus Christ into every walk of life, together serving Him in His mission to the world, and together witnessing to His love on every continent and island, particularly in our country of Canada.

(BAS Pg. 676)

Almighty God, giver of all good gifts,
look graciously upon your Church in Canada
with grace,
and guide the minds of those who shall
choose a Primate for us,
that we may receive a faithful servant and
leader,
who will care for your people and support us in
our ministries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SELECTED PRAYERS

The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Partners' Prayer (AFP Representatives' Handbook)

The A.F.P. Representatives' Prayer (AFP Representatives' Handbook)

AFP Intercessors' Prayer (AFP Representatives' Handbook VII-1)

Collects