"The prayer of the righteous
is powerful and effective."
James 5:16

Following Jesus' example, we pray in all things.  This conversation with God is the foundation of decisions regarding our parish life.  It is an integral part of all of our worship.  Prayer is not just petition (asking for things) but also praise, adoration, thanksgiving, and intercession.  We utilize the beautiful resources of the Book of Common Prayer for worship but also value spontaneous and extemporaneous prayer which are major parts of our small group gatherings and many of our Sunday School classes.  We are a praying church!

• An Emergency Prayer Tree is available for members and family/friends in crisis situations. (email: epray@stchrisonline.org)
• Noon-day prayer service on the National Day of Prayer (first Thursday in May)
• Special days of prayer are called during world or national crises (i.e. 9/11; the war in Iraq)

Add someone to the weekly prayer list by calling the church at 585-2858 or e-mailing stchris@stchrisonline.org. Members names are automatically published in the newsletter and included in the Prayers of the People on Sunday mornings unless otherwise requested. Special prayers may be requested for the Prayers of the People on Sunday for family and friends of members, but are not published. If ongoing prayer is needed for family and friends of members, please submit his/her name and the relationship to the member to epray@stchrisonline.org.