Forward Movement is offering a structure for 30 Days of Prayer, beginning October 9 and ending on November 9, the day after the U.S. presidential elections. From its letter of introduction:
In the United States, we are in the midst of a contentious election season. Potential voters are discerning how to vote, but observers inside and outside the country are also watching the candidates closely. Opinions are sharply divided. What kind of leaders do we need? What is the best way forward for our nation? Indeed, what are the challenges we must solve together?
I’ve heard people say, again and again, “I’m not sure what to do.” For Christians, there is always one thing we can do, every one of us. We can pray. We can pray for wisdom, for grace, for patience, for courage, for hope. We can and must pray for those with whom we disagree. Whatever else we do, we must pray. We might use our own words, or we might like some language to give voice to our concerns and hopes. We Anglicans are blessed with riches of common prayer.
Each day will include an intention, a collect and a litany, with resources available in English and in Spanish, and Forward Movement has created bulletin inserts and encourages prayer on social media.