St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Elgin, IL

09/13/2026

Follow-up from morning announcements: Ollie the cat has returned home!

09/11/2026

“God of comfort, draw near to all who grieve. Help us remember with tenderness and care for one another with courage. Amen.”

09/09/2026

From morning prayer group...
Good morning, God.
Thank you for the invitation to live faithfully today,
walking in your paths,
loving my neighbor.
The day is new,
unmarred by missteps or words misspoken,
so I pause in this newness
to remember your commandments
and to delight in them.
Help me to follow you all through this day.
Keep my feet from stumbling
or wandering down other trails
so that I honor you and others
in word and deed.
In Christ I pray. Amen.

09/09/2026

From evening prayer group...
God of stars and planets,
the setting sun ends this day for us
as it rises on a new day for others.
For us and for them, be light in every darkness.
We turn our whole hearts to you in love,
and our hearts are full of love and care
for our family and friends
and for all those whom you have made our neighbors.
In the quiet hours of sleep,
mend in us
whatever is unresolved from the day now past,
and wake us with the sunrise
and with your grace yet again.
Amen.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

A morning prayer...
O God of this and every morning,
as I begin this day, call my name;
as I step into this day, guide my feet;
as I live this day, care for those I love;
as I learn this day, teach me your ways.
Help me live in genuine love:
to love my neighbors as myself,
and to love you, O God,
with my whole heart, mind, and strength.
In Jesus’ loving name. Amen.

09/02/2026

From prayer tonight...

Holy God,
because you have been with us this day,
we have stood on holy ground.
Thank you.
We know that you will remain with us through this night.
Thank you.
We know that you will be with us again tomorrow.
Thank you.
In Jesus’ holy name. Amen.