CYCLE OF PRAYER
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer November 27, 2022 – November 26, 2023
Diocesan congregations and individuals are invited to pray for all churches and ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington using the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. The petition for each month highlights the ongoing work of The Strategic Plan — to equip faith communities, promote spiritual growth, and strive for justice. It is desired for the petition to be prayed each Sunday of the month.
The Anglican Cycle of Prayer can be found here.
- November 2022
- December 2022
- January 2023
- February 2023
- March 2023
- April 2023
- May 2023
- June 2023
- July 2023
- August 2023
- September 2023
- October 2023
- November 2023
We pray for congregations to participate in dismantling racism within their congregation and surrounding communities.
20 – The Last Sunday after Pentecost: The Feast of Christ the King
Christ Church, Chaptico
Christ Church, Clinton Parish
Christ Church, La Plata
Christ Church, Rockville
Christ Episcopal School, Rockville
Christ Church, Wayside
Church of the Holy Comforter, DC
Daughters of the King
Thanksgiving Day (November 24) Pray for our national life and all of God’s blessings
27 – The First Sunday of Advent
St. Andrew’s Church, College Park
St. Andrew’s Church, Leonardtown
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and St. Andrew’s Lower School, Potomac
Diocesan Latino Ministry
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington
We pray for the ongoing work of revitalizing our congregations so many my come to know and follow Jesus
4 – The Second Sunday of Advent
St. Nicholas’ Parish, Germantown
Episcopal Church Women
United Thank Offering
International Human Rights Day (December 10)
11 – The Third Sunday of Advent
St. John’s Church, Georgetown
St. John’s Preschool, Georgetown
St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square
St. John’s Church, Norwood
18 – The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Church of St. Stephen and the Incarnation /San Esteban y La Encarnación, DC
St. Thomas’ Church, DC
St. Thomas’ Church, P.G. County, and the Chapel of the Incarnation
Christmas Day (December 25)
25 – The Feast of the Nativity: Christmas Day
St. John’s Church, Olney
St. John’s Episcopal School, Olney
St. John’s Church, Zion Parish
St. John’s Church, Broad Creek
St. John’s Church, Mt. Rainier
We pray for all individuals from every generation in our diocese to deepen their relationship with Jesus.
1 – The Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Church of the Epiphany, DC
Welcome Table and Street Church, Church of the Epiphany, DC
Epiphany Church, Forestville
8 – The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Jesus
Christ Church, Washington Parish
Christ Church Parish, Kensington
Christ Church, Georgetown
15 – The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
St. Peter’s Church, Poolesville
Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, DC
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
St. Timothy’s Parish, DC
St. Timothy’s Child Development Center, DC
Diocesan Ordination Service (January 19) Pray for those who are being ordained.
22 – The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
St. Paul’s Church, Baden and St. Mary’s Chapel, Aquasco
St. Paul’s Church, Rock Creek
St. Paul’s Church, K Street
St. Paul’s Church, Waldorf
Diocesan Convention: The Bishop, Diocesan Convention Officers, Clerical and Lay Delegates, (January 28)
29 – The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Episcopal Relief and Development
We pray that all members of our Diocese will grow in their respect for the diversity of God’s creation.
5 – The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Theological Education Sunday
All Seminaries, Seminarians, and Seminary Professors; Postulants and Candidates
12 – The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Diocesan Commission on Ministry
Pray in thanksgiving for the life and witness of Absalom Jones (February 13)
19 – The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Rosemont Center
Ash Wednesday (February 22)
26 – The First Sunday in Lent
St. David’s Church, DC
We pray that each congregation be attentive to the areas of ministry described by the Vital Signs of Parish Health.
5 – The Second Sunday in Lent
Grace Church, Georgetown
Grace Church, Silver Spring Parish
12 – The Third Sunday in Lent
St. Patrick’s Church, DC
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, DC
19 – The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Chapel of the Annunciation, Church House
The Annunciation (March 25)
26 – The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Chapel of the Intercession, Washington Hospital Center
Pray for all hospital, hospice, nursing home and healthcare chaplains
Pray for all parish nurses and healthcare providers
We pray for congregations to encourage their members to take their next steps on their path of discipleship.
2 – Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Pray in thanksgiving for the life and witness of Martin Luther King, Jr. (April 4)
Calvary Church, DC
Church of the Atonement, DC
All Parish Altar Guilds of the Diocese
African Palms
9 – The Feast of the Resurrection: Easter Day
Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda
16 – The Second Sunday of Easter
International Earth Day (April 22 ) Pray for the Good Stewardship of the Earth
23 – The Third Sunday of Easter
St. George’s Church, Glenn Dale
St. George’s Church, Valley Lee
St. George’s, DC
St. Mark’s Church, DC
St. Mark’s Church, Fairland
30 – The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Church of the Good Shepherd/Buen Pastor, Silver Spring
Good Shepherd Episcopal Preschool, Silver Spring
St. Monica and St. James, DC
St. Philip’s Church, Laurel
St. Philip the Evangelist Church, DC
St. Philip’s Child Development Center, DC
St. Philip’s Church, Baden
We pray for congregations to engage in understanding their history in racial inequity.
7 – The Fifth Sunday of Easter
14 – The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Pray for all mothers and those who have been as mothers to us.
Diocesan Confirmation Service (May 20) Pray for those who are to be confirmed.
Pray in thanksgiving for the life and witness of Thurgood Marshall (May 17)
St. Dunstan’s Church, Bethesda
Church of the Ascension, Gaithersburg and Iglesia La Ascención
Church of the Ascension, Silver Spring
Church of the Ascension, Lexington Park
Ascension Day (May 18)
21 – The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Seabury Resources for Aging
Friendship Terrace
St. Mary’s Court
Collington Episcopal Life Care Community
Pray for all Seniors and their Ministries in the Church
St. Augustine’s Church, DC
28 – The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
All Faith Church, Charlotte Hall
Christ Church, Nanjemoy
We pray for leaders of our congregations to embrace the revitalization strategies.
4 – Trinity Sunday
St. Columba’s Church, DC
St. Columba’s Nursery School, DC
Trinity Church, DC
Trinity Church, Newport & Hughesville and Old Fields Chapel
Trinity Church, St. Mary’s City and St. Mary’s Chapel
Trinity Church, Upper Marlboro
11 – The Second Sunday after Pentecost
St. Barnabas’ Church of the Deaf
St. Barnabas’ Church, Leeland
St. Barnabas’ Church, Temple Hills
18 – The Third Sunday after Pentecost
St. Alban’s Church, DC and Iglesia San Albano
Pray for all fathers and those who have been as fathers to us.
25 – The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
The Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
Cathedral Chaplains and Cathedral Volunteers
We pray for leaders in our congregations to actively grow their capacity to lead and deepen their commitment to following Jesus.
2 – The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Independence Day (July 4) Pray for justice, freedom and peace for all people.
9 – The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Canons and staff of the Diocese of Washington
All Vestries, Parish Leaders and Staff Members
16 – The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Wheaton
Diocesan Ordination Service (July 20) Pray for those who are being ordained.
23 – The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
St. Christopher’s Church, New Carrollton
St. James’ Church, Indian Head
St. James’ Church, Potomac
St. James’ Children’s School, Potomac
St. Anne’s Church, Damascus
30 – The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Church of Our Saviour, Brookland
Church of Our Saviour, Hillandale and Nuestro Salvador
We pray for all leaders in our congregations to participate in anti-racism training or sacred ground dialogues.
6 – The Feast of the Transfiguration
Church of the Transfiguration, Silver Spring
13 – The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
St. Mary’s Church, DC
20 – The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
St. Bartholomew’s Parish, Laytonsville
27 – The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
St. Albans School for Boys
The National Cathedral School for Girls
Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School
Washington Episcopal School
The Bishop John T. Walker School
We pray for each member of our congregations to share an experience of faith with someone outside of church.
3 – The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Campus Ministries of Howard University, University of Maryland, George Washington University, Georgetown University, American University, and St. Mary’s College
National Association of Episcopal Schools
Pray for all students and teachers
Labor Day (September) Pray for all who labor, those who are unemployed, those who seek jobs, and all who must work for less than a living wage.
10 – The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Church of the Holy Communion, DC
Diocesan Youth Ministry
Diocesan Young Adult Ministry
17 – The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
St. Matthew’s Church/San Mateo, Hyattsville
St. Matthew’s Day School, Hyattsville
United Nations International Day of Peace (September 21) Pray for peace and benevolence among all nations.
24 – The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Adelphi
Pray for church musicians and choirs
Pray for international human rights and all organizations and individuals that promote peace and justice worldwide
We pray that all members of our congregations deepen their faith through prayer, spiritual direction, or other faith practices.
1 – The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
St. Francis Church, Potomac
Pray for human treatment of all of God’s creatures, especially companion, rescue, and service animals.
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8 – The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Pray for all Native American/Indigenous and Native American/Indigenous congregations.
Pray for all victims of terrorism, war, and violence and for those who foster and perpetuate such acts.
15 – The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
St. Luke’s Church, Bethesda
St. Luke’s House, Bethesda
St. Luke’s Church, Brighton
St. Luke’s Parish, DC
World Food Day (October 16) Pray for all who are hungry, especially children.
22 – The Twentieth-first Sunday after Pentecost
World Mission Sunday
29 – The Twentieth-second Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints’ Day (November 1)
All Souls Memorial Church, All Souls Parish, DC
All Souls Day (November 2)
Diocesan Cathedral Confirmation Service (November 4) – Pray for those who are to be confirmed
We pray for congregations to participate in dismantling racism within their congregation and surrounding communities.
5 – All Saints’ Sunday (The Twenty- third Sunday after Pentecost)
All Saints’ Church, Chevy Chase
All Saints’ Pre-School, Chevy Chase
All Saints’ Parish, Oakley
Veterans’ Day (November 11) Pray for all military veterans, chaplains, personnel and their families.
12 – The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
St. Margaret’s Parish, DC
Charlie’s Place Feeding Program, St. Margaret’s Parish
19 – The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Church of the Holy Comforter, DC
Thanksgiving Day (November 24) Pray for our national life and all of God’s blessings
26 – The Last Sunday after Pentecost: The Feast of Christ the King
Christ Church, Chaptico
Christ Church, Clinton Parish
Christ Church, La Plata
Christ Church, Rockville
Christ Episcopal School, Rockville
Christ Church, Wayside
Daughters of the King