Prayer Offered for June 22, 2026

I invite you to join me, each in your own way, as we enter a moment of prayer or mindful presence.

Creator, Source, Hope, we pause in this moment to give thanks for the privilege and responsibility of service. We recognize that leadership is more than a position—it is a calling. A calling to listen before speaking, to seek understanding. 

Today, we pause to consider the responsibilities carried by those who serve in this chamber. May each leader embrace wisdom and new knowledge or revelations for difficult decisions. May they embrace courage when the way forward is not so clear. 

As they deliberate, may they remember that every seat in this chamber represents a tapestry of voices, woven from different communities, experiences, and perspectives. 

Finally, as we reflect on this month and today’s recognition of our LGBTQ+ communities, may their stories and contributions be among the many threads that strengthen our common fabric and the future that we are called to build together.

Shalom, May it be so, and Amen.