Prayers for Peacemakers, December 12, 2012

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Epixel* for December 16, 2012

Let your gentleness be known to everyone.
The Lord is near.              -Philippians 4:5

*epixel: a snapshot-epistle to the churches related to and
appearing with a text from the upcoming Sunday’s Revised
Common Lectionary readings.

Prayers for Peacemakers, December 12, 2012

Give thanks for ten years
of perseverance of the Grassy Nations community north of Kenora, Ontario in
protecting 2,500 square miles of forest, lakes and rivers from logging. Ask for
the Spirit to stir solidarity that such protection may continue and expand.

Related story: ABORIGINAL JUSTICE: Celebrate 10th anniversary of Grassy Narrow blockade

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