Below is the prayer that we have crafted to guide us. Please join us in reflecting on these words as a way of supporting the work we have been chosen to do. Thank you. — The St. Stephen’s Search Committee
Almighty God, look graciously on the people of St. Stephen’s.
Be with us and lead us as we seek the next rector for our church.
We ask your direction and guidance for those who shall choose our new spiritual leader,
that we may receive an upright and faithful pastor who will care for your people
and equip us for our ministries.
Grant us perception, faithfulness and joy, so that we may hear your voice in all our deliberations.
Grant us also the desire and the ability to truly hear each other and those who have entrusted us with this process.
Give us courage to respond and act as you lead us.
Come Holy Spirit.
We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord.