Blessing and Sending for Mission
Voting Members to the Churchwide Assembly
Blessing and Sending for Mission
This rite may be used when members of a congregation or synod are being sent forth in prayer and support to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. The rite may take place at a gathering of the synod (assembly or other gathering closer to the Churchwide Assembly) or in local congregations the Sunday preceding the Churchwide Assembly. | Download 
Congregations may also want to consider including the following petitions in the Prayers of Intercession on the Sundays that surround the assembly.
The Sunday before the assembly begins.
This petition may be included in your congregational Prayers of Intercession on Sunday, August 11.
Loving God, we pray for our church the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. By your Holy Spirit direct and guide churchwide assembly gathering this week in Pittsburgh. Lead our church, pastors and bishops, and all leaders, with the peace and love that come only from you, for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
The Sunday after the assembly has concluded.
This petition may be included in your congregational Prayers of Intercession on Sunday, August 18.
Most high and holy God, we give you thanks for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, for the work done in service to the world, and for your mercies, which are always new. Be with our church now as it continues to spread your good news and carry out your mission in the world with our hands.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.