3 PM Today - Light a Candle - Say a Prayer #Covid19 #Coronavirus

Finally, our connection to one another as the Body of Christ, is much greater than simply our
diocese and/or The Episcopal Church. The Rev. Canon Rebekah Hatch, Rector of St. Albans in
Simsbury and the Seab ury Canon to our partner diocese, The Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney in
the Scottish Episcopal Church, has informed us that our companions in Christ in Scotland will be
holding a National Day of Prayer for all affected by COVID 19 this Sunday, March 22 nd They
invite all the faithful to light a candle in their window at 7:00 pm (Scotland time) “as a visible
symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, the source of hope in this life,” and say a special prayer
for the concerns of the world.

We invite you and your parishioners to join us as we light a candle with our Scottish sisters and brothers on Sunday at 3:00 pm EDT (7:00 pm Aberdeen time) saying together with them the following prayer:

For all that is good in life, thank you,
For the love of family and friends, thank you,
For the kindness of good neighbour and Samaritan stranger, thank you.

May those who are vulnerable, hungry or homeless, experience support,
May those who are sick, know healing,
May those who are anxious or bereaved, sense comfort.

Bless and guide political leaders and decision-makers, with wisdom,
Bless and guide health workers and key workers, with strength and well-being,
Bless and guide each one of us, as we adapt to a new way of living.

And may the light shining from our windows, across road and wynd, glen and ben, kyle and isle, be reflected in our hearts and hands and hopes.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.