Election Day Prayer Vigil – November 3rd

         Besides voting, another act of faith you can engage in on Election Day is prayer.

 Prayer is always a good idea, but in anxious times it is especially helpful in reminding us that God ultimately holds the future. We know God is already at work among us. Prayer helps us remember that and moves us to act in faith.

The polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 3rd. We have made an online sign up sheet for our St. Andrews community to pray while the polls are open. You’re invited to sign up online for a 20-minute slot to pray wherever you are during those 12 hours. You can also sign up to come to the church sanctuary to pray. If you sign up for one of the sanctuary time slots, please wear a mask and follow the posted safety procedures when you arrive. Only members of the same household will be permitted to be in the sanctuary at the same time.

Click here to sign up for a time slot to pray at home or in the sanctuary.

         And so, we will pray that God will be at work in our electoral process. We will pray for a peaceful transition, no matter the outcome of our elections. We will pray that the demonization of one another’s opponents which has characterized this election not be further stoked by its outcome. We will pray that all those elected be moved, strengthened and guided by the Spirit, to lead us through fractious and dangerous times. We will pray in gratitude for those who, with sacrifice of self and noble intent, step up to lead our common life.

        You will find a guide to prayer to use during your time attached to this email here. The guide includes liturgy and scripture for a self-guided prayer service, instructions for praying in color, a busy hands prayer, and a link to a broadcast of hymns and prayer.

Remember these words from scripture:Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. (1 Peter 3:8