From Archbishop Linda Nichols-

"...To be a follower of Jesus is to be turned outward to the

well-being of humanity—"

"...It is why: we must be concerned for vaccine equity for the globe, not just for Canadians;

(It is why:)

• we must care about clean water for all people;

• we must pay attention to the impact of our waste in other parts of the world;

• we must care about justice and peace and the dignity of all people;

• we vote in ways we believe will make that possible;

• we advocate with governments for social change for the good of all—housing, addiction needs;

• why we take a casserole to a sick neighbour, shovel the driveway of an elderly parishioner, and give respite to a harried mother or burdened caregiver.

God of compassion,

We pray for all who have suffered....

Bless and strengthen those providing....care....response...rescue.

We give thanks for courage...generosity...acts of..kindness.

God of Life,

Give courage and healing to all who have been affected.
Give all leaders and responders endurance and resourcefulness.

May we each find ways to bring your comfort, hope and calm in the midst of ... anxious times.

Strengthen our resolve to make the changes necessary to care for your Earth.

In the name of Christ our healer.
Amen.

Grace to you and peace through Jesus Christ.

Many residents of B.C. are still living in urgent situations...

evacuated from...homes...without power..highways, supply chains..stretched and broken.  We have seen ...anguish and upheaval...

(We pray) God’s peace be with you.

Yours in Christ,

Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of B.C. Yukon