A Message from the Clergy

Call for Prayer at this Time of Political Violence

Dear Trinity parishioners and friends,

Yesterday our country learned about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. American leaders across the political spectrum as well as state leaders from all over the world fiercely condemn this act of political violence that is thoroughly anti-American and counter to the values of our American democracy. 

At this moment in our country’s history, our parish, Trinity Church on the Green, together with all churches in America, equally condemn this political violence. We join each other in prayer for the well-being of Donald Trump, for strength for our current President Joe Biden, and for all leaders of our democracy. At this time, it is hard to take for granted the importance of joint prayer for unity and peace in our country. Let us call on our Lord for protection and guidance that is much needed at this hour. We invite you to pray together the Prayer for Our Country from the Book of Common Prayer (p. 820):

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Thank you for joining each other in prayer. May God protect our leaders, guide them and fortify them, and may we all service our country and its future.

+Luk and Heidi