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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The things we said out loud this Sunday

 

Some prayers come with celebration. Others carry grief. Some hold both. These are the ones spoken aloud during worship this week.

Celebration

  • Rebecca gave thanks for Mawce who turned 18 years old on Sunday.

Hopes & Concerns

  • Rev. Elizabeth requested prayers for her sister, who is pregnant and due to deliver at any moment.

Grief & Travel

  • Claudia shared that her friend Rachel has passed away. She asks for prayers as she travels to Rachel’s memorial service—and for herself as she prepares to say goodbye.

Whether spoken aloud or kept quietly within, may these prayers remind us we’re not meant to carry it all alone.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

This Week's Easter Prayers

The room was full—of bodies, of language, of music, of presence. On Easter morning, we worshiped alongside Beautiful Boulder Korean Church, with over 80 people gathered at St. Paul’s. And in the middle of it all, we spoke prayers aloud.

Here’s what was named in the room this week...

What we’re celebrating

Sandra gave thanks that her son, who was recently fired from NOAA, found a new job—and not just any job, but one that feels “perfect.”

Rebecca shared gratitude that Ben returned safely to college after his visit to Boulder.

What we’re hoping for

Rebecca also asked for prayers for her friend Arlyn, who’s looking for work after taking early retirement from NOAA.


There were more people in the room than usual—but the same things filled the space: honesty, concern, relief, gratitude, and the quiet courage it takes to say something out loud.

If you’ve been carrying something too, even if you didn’t speak it—this space is still for you.


Monday, April 14, 2025

What we carry together this week

 

Each Sunday, prayers are spoken aloud—words of thanks, concern, uncertainty, and hope. These are the things our community brought with them this week.

As you read, you’re invited to pause and hold these prayers with care.

Gratitude & Celebration

  • Claudia expressed gratitude for the Lenten Bible study.

  • Steve M. gave thanks that a new treatment is helping his condition, even though the cause remains undiagnosed.

  • Kyle celebrated his engagement to Crystal and asked for prayers as they begin planning their wedding.

  • Bren shared praise for the unexpected relief she felt after learning her house inspection revealed many needed repairs.

Grief & Concern

  • Bob M. asked for prayers for the family of his colleague, Camerson, who passed away suddenly.

May these prayers—spoken and unspoken—be held with gentleness, and may those named here feel surrounded by care.

Monday, April 7, 2025

Prayers spoken. Prayers held.

Each week, voices rise—some steady, some trembling—with names, hopes, concerns, and small flashes of joy. These are the prayers spoken aloud in our community this Sunday.

As you read, you’re invited to pause. To breathe. To hold these with gentleness.

Gratitude & Celebration

Dave B. celebrates his recovery from a collapsed lung.

Sandy B. shares joy in the opportunity to volunteer with a program at Golden West.

Mark gives thanks for his oldest daughter's new job and asks for continued support for her family, especially her husband, in this season of transition.

Bren celebrates the sale of her house.

Healing & Support
Amy asks for prayers for healing following a medical procedure.

Suzanne asks for continued prayers for her sister-in-law, Jan, who is suffering from congenital heart failure.

May the One who holds all things together be near to each person named—and to those whose prayers remain unspoken, but no less real.