Jesus, thank you for living as one of us, entering into and blessing all our sorrow and our joy. We pray for all the people you have called, and continue to call, into ordained ministry, and those training as presbyters or deacons.
May they make known more fully your love and liberation for everyone, without exception, in the depths of sorrow and the heights of joy. By the help of your grace, may they comfort those who mourn and celebrate with those who rejoice so all may know they are truly welcome, safe, and included in God’s kingdom. Amen