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 ''12. For a Church Convention or Meeting''

See also Various Occasions no. 13.

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel  [in _________] for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to  pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ  our Lord. Amen.

13.  For the Election of a Bishop or other Minister

Almighty God, giver of every good gift:  Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall  choose a bishop for this Diocese (or, rector for this parish),  that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your  people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ  our Lord. Amen.

14.  For the Unity of the Church

O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the  great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away  all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may hinder us  from godly union and concord; that, as there is but one Body  and one Spirit, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith,  one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, so we may be all  of one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth  and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and  one mouth glorify thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.