CYCLE OF PRAYER

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer December 3, 2023 – November 30, 2024

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 monthly petition (found at the top of every section) is offered in prayers each Sunday of the month.

The Anglican Cycle of Prayer can be found here.

Ciclo de Oración Diocesano (Cycle of Prayer in Spanish).

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

Hear our prayer of thanksgiving for the gift we are to each other.

Dec 3 – The First Sunday of Advent

St. Nicholas’ Parish, Germantown
Episcopal Church Women
United Thank Offering
Our brothers, sisters and siblings of Jewish Faith as Chanukah begins
International Human Rights Day (December 10)

Dec 10 – The Second Sunday of Advent

St. John’s Church, Georgetown
St. John’s Preschool, Georgetown
St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square
St. John’s Church, Norwood

Dec 17 – The Third 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)

Dec 24 – The Fourth Sunday of Advent

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

Dec 31 – The First Sunday after Christmas Day

Church of the Epiphany, DC
Welcome Table and Street Church, Church of the Epiphany, DC
Epiphany Church, Forestville
All in Monastic Orders

We pray for our parishes in transition that they see the Spirit in their journey.

Jan 7 – The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord

Christ Church, Washington Parish
Christ Church Parish, Kensington
Christ Church, Georgetown
Diocesan Ordination Service (Jan 13) and those being ordained Transitional Deacons

Jan 14 – 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 (Jan 18-25)
St. Timothy’s Parish, DC
St. Timothy’s Child Development Center, DC
Diocesan Ordination Service (January 19) Pray for those who are being ordained.
Religious Life Sunday: Pray for the many gifts of religious orders in the Episcopal Church (January 21)

Jan 21 – 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 26-27)

Jan 28 – The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

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
Episcopal Relief and Development

We pray in thanksgiving for the rich history of diversity. May we come to see each other for who we are as a beloved child of God.

Feb 4 – The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Theological Education Sunday
All Seminaries, Seminarians, and Seminary Professors; Postulants and Candidates

Feb 11 – The Last Sunday after the Epiphany

Diocesan Commission on Ministry
Pray in thanksgiving for the life and witness of Absalom Jones (February 13)
Ash Wednesday (February 14)

Feb 18 – The First Sunday in Lent

House of Mercy’s Rosemont Center

Feb 25 – The Second Sunday in Lent

St. David’s Church, DC

We pray in thanksgiving for committees in our churches and the people who volunteer to be involved and do the work.

Mar 3 – The Third Sunday in Lent

Grace Church, Georgetown
Grace Church, Silver Spring Parish

Mar 10 – The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Daylight Savings Time begins)

St. Patrick’s Church, DC
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, DC

Mar 17 – The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Church of the Good Shepherd, Silver Spring
Good Shepherd Episcopal Preschool, Silver Spring

Mar 24 – Sunday of The Passion: Palm Sunday

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

Mar 31 – The Feast of the Resurrection: Easter Day

Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda
Calvary Church, DC
Church of the Atonement, DC

We pray for the laity in our diocese who are the center of the work and love of our parishes and their communities.

Apr 7 -The Second Sunday of Easter

Pray in thanksgiving for the life and witness of Martin Luther King, Jr. (April 4)
Chapel of the Annunciation, Church House
The Annunciation (April 8)
All Parish Altar Guilds of the Diocese
African Palms

Apr 14 – The Third Sunday of Easter

St. George’s Church, Glenn Dale
St. George’s Church, Valley Lee
St. George’s, DC

Apr 21 – The Fourth Sunday of Easter

St. Mark’s Church, DC
St. Mark’s Church, Fairland
International Earth Day (April 22 ) Pray for the Good Stewardship of the Earth

Apr 28 – The Fifth Sunday of Easter

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
National Day of Prayer (May 2)

We pray for the sacred and transformative work of the Sacred Ground program.

May 5 – The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Diocesan Confirmation Service (May 11) Pray for those who are to be confirmed.
St. Dunstan’s Church, Bethesda

May 12 – The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Pray for all mothers and those who have been as mothers to us.
Pray in thanksgiving for the life and witness of Thurgood Marshall (May 17)
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)

May 19 – The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday

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

May 26 – The First Sunday after Pentecost – Trinity Sunday

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

We pray that engagement and sharing Christ’s love is added to outreach ministries and that companionship and advocacy are part of help.

Jun 2 – The Second Sunday after Pentecost

St. Columba’s Church, DC
St. Columba’s Nursery School, DC
All Faith Church, Charlotte Hall
Christ Church, Nanjemoy

Jun 9 – The Third Sunday after Pentecost

St. Barnabas’ Church of the Deaf
St. Barnabas’ Church, Leeland
St. Barnabas’ Church, Temple Hills

Jun 16 – The Fourth 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.

Jun 23 – The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

The General Convention of the Episcopal Church
The Election of a Presiding Bishop for the Episcopal Church
The Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
Cathedral Chaplains and Cathedral Volunteers

Jun 30 – The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

The life and ministry of Pauli Murray (July 1)
Independence Day (July 4) Pray for justice, freedom and peace for all people.

We pray for leaders in our congregations to seek the Spirit in their work and decisions.

Jul 7 – The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Bishop, Canons, Clergy and Staff of the Diocese of Washington
All Vestries, Parish Leaders and Staff Members of the parishes of the diocese

Jul 14 – The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Wheaton
Diocesan Ordination Service (July 18) Pray for those who are being ordained

Jul 21 – The Ninth 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

Jul 28 – The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Church of Our Saviour, Brookland
Church of Our Saviour, Hillandale and Nuestro Salvador

We pray for bishops, priests and deacons and we give God thanks for their shared love.

Aug 4 – The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

The Feast of the Transfiguration (Aug 6)
Church of the Transfiguration, Silver Spring

Aug 11 – The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

St. Mary’s Church, DC

Aug 18 – The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

St. Bartholomew’s Parish, Laytonsville

Aug 25 – The Fourteenth 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 all who are seeking that they might find their path to loving and living as Christ.

Sep 1 – The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Campus Ministries and the students they serve
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.

Sep 8 – The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Church of the Holy Communion, DC
Diocesan Youth Ministry
Diocesan Young Adult Ministry
All whose passion and work is formation

Sep 15 – The Seventeenth 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.

Sep 22 – The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Pray for church musicians and choirs
Pray for international human rights and all organizations and individuals that promote peace and justice worldwide

Sep 29 – The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Adelphi
St. Francis Church, Potomac
Pray for of all of God’s creatures, especially companion, rescue, and service animals.

We pray that all members of our congregations deepen their faith through prayer, spiritual direction, or other faith practices.

Oct 6 – The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Pray for all Native American/Indigenous and Native American/Indigenous congregations.
Pray for children’s health (Oct 7-Child Health Day) and for healthcare for all children

Oct 13 – The Twenty-First 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.

Oct 20 – The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

World Mission Sunday
Diocesan Ordination Service (October 26) to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Oct 27 – The Twenty-Third 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 the life-giving energy of gratitude.

Nov 3 – All Saints’ Sunday (The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost)

All Saints’ Church, Chevy Chase
All Saints’ Pre-School, Chevy Chase
All Saints’ Parish, Oakley
All Souls Church, DC

Nov 10 – The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

St. Margaret’s Parish, DC
Charlie’s Place Feeding Program, St. Margaret’s Parish
Veterans’ Day (November 11) Pray for all military veterans and their families

Nov 17 – The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Church of the Holy Comforter, DC
Daughters of the King

Nov 23 – 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
Thanksgiving Day (November 28) Pray for our national life and all of God’s blessings