Emmanuel’s New Rector

Collect for Transition

O God, during this time of transition at Emmanuel Church, we pray for our parish family: that we may be prayerful in our self-reflection, open to growth during transition, patient in our discernment, loving as your son, Jesus Christ, teaches us, and daring in our faith. We thank you for the gifts and experiences which have blessed us and brought us to this moment. Help us view this period of change not as a threat to what has been, but as an invitation to build on the foundation which has been given to us. May we, being guided by the Holy Spirit, be united to accomplish our calling, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen