Why do I care about Standing Rock? The "water protectors," of the Lakota Sioux in North Dakota, joined by other Native Americans and friends, for months have stood unarmed and prayerful in opposition to the oil pipeline going under the river next to their home. But it's a long way from here, 1,507 miles for goodness sake. (Yes, I checked it out.) I have plenty of concerns … [Read more...] about Why do I care?
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Night Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
Today I have been in prayer with other clergy in solidarity with the people of Standing Rock. Throughout the day I have posted what I am praying. This is the last prayer of the day. "You make me lie down in green pastures; you lead me beside still waters; you restore my soul." Psalm 23:2 Night Prayer For the provision of food, water, and shelter and the meeting of … [Read more...] about Night Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
Evening Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
Today I am joining in prayer with other clergy in solidarity with the people of Standing Rock. Throughout the day I will post what I am praying. Evening prayer For those of us who cannot claim to be Native American--- that we learn from their witness; that we grow in our advocacy for and stewardship of the earth in our communities; that we use all our ingenuity, … [Read more...] about Evening Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
Afternoon Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
Today I am joining in prayer with other clergy in solidarity with the people of Standing Rock. Throughout the day I will post what I am praying. "The Lord made streams come out of the rock, and caused waters to flow down like rivers." Psalm 78:16 Afternoon Prayer For the perseverance of what is good and true and sustainable; for conversations and negotiations that … [Read more...] about Afternoon Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
Noon Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock
Today I am joining in prayer with other clergy in solidarity with the people of Standing Rock. Throughout the day I will post what I am praying. "Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb." Psalm 126:4 Noon Prayer For wisdom and courage for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, its Chairman David Archambault and the Native American nations who … [Read more...] about Noon Prayer in Solidarity with the People of Standing Rock