Monday Prayer at Noon
Monday Prayer at Noon is a creation of the Lutheran Women's Cooperating Committee. LWCC comprises the leadership of the women's organizations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The committee comes together to "seek the best available knowledge and practice for addressing its issues and opportunities."
Prayer concerns See also the National Council of Churches' "
Season of Prayer" for the Middle East.
October 5
- Pray for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
- Give thanks for shelters and caregivers who address the needs of those living in violent situations.
- Pray for women participating in the Washington-Idaho and Greater Milwaukee Women of the ELCA conventions.
October 12
- Pray for the executive board of Women of the ELCA as they deliberate and make decisions that will affect all women of the church.
- Give thanks for the leadership, passion, and compassion of women serving throughout Women of the ELCA.
- Pray for women participating in the Grand Canyon Synod and Metropolitan Chicago Synod Women of the ELCA conventions.
October 19
- Pray for the health services industry, those making health reform decisions, and all who administer health care throughout the country.
- Give thanks for the Women of the ELCA health initiative.
- Pray for women participating in the Northeastern Ohio Synod Women of the ELCA convention.
October 26
- Pray for the saints of the church in your life, that their witness may be bold and enduring.
- Give thanks for bountiful harvests.
- Pray for women participating in the East-Central Synod of Wisconsin Women of the ELCA convention.
November 2
- Pray for all who are unemployed, for those who may be able to provide employment, and for decision-makers.
- Give thanks for programs, individuals, and institutions that assist those in need.
- Pray for willingness to open your wallet even when you feel that what you have is not enough, and pray for the ability to trust God to provide.
November 9
- Pray for women meeting in convention in the Sierra Pacific and Florida-Bahamas Synods.
- Give thanks for women who serve Women of the ELCA in units, in synodical organizations, and in the churchwide organization.
- Pray for all who suffer from or are recovering from natural disasters.
November 16
- Pray that the nations of the world may seek peace over hatred, friendship over antagonism, mutual respect over division, and generosity over greed.
- Give thanks for the work of the church and the women’s organization.
- Pray for the ability to live simply.
November 23
- Pray that the men, women, teens and children of the church may engage in study of God’s word with enthusiasm, wonder, and regularity.
- Give thanks for everything.
- Pray for all who are ill, for their health care providers, and for their families and other caregivers.
November 30
- Pray that as you begin the Advent journey, you may experience hope and peace.
- Give thanks for Christ’s coming yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
- Pray for musicians, composers, conductors, and all who share their musical talent; may they witness to God’s love and grace through their artistic work.