Prayer from Rev Sharon Hollis, UCA President

God of mercy and compassion,

We pray for the world as across the globe we face the challenges of COVID.

We give you thanks for those who care for the sick,

for those who work on limiting the spread of the disease

and those who develop and administer vaccines.

We remember before you all those affected by COVID,

Comfort those who mourn the death of a loved one,

Heal those who have COVID-19 or suffer the long-term effects of having had COVID.

Sustain those who work in health care, testing and vaccination.

Encourage those who are supporting education remotely,

Console those who must stay at home,

And bless and protect those whose work is essential for our wellbeing.

We long for a world where access to health care and vaccines are shared equitably

Strengthen the efforts of those who work to end COVID for all.

And fill us with a desire to work for justice and care for all. Amen