God who exists within each one of us and binds us together as one people: Be with us on this Election Day as we exercise our responsibility to choose our leaders and set a trajectory into the future.
Let us be mindful and respectful of the views of those who vote for someone else.
Open our minds to realize that although we are a nation filled with diverse philosophies, our common motive is to make this country a fruitful and peace–filled nation allowing all people the opportunity to pursue dreams.
Help us to see our victories and defeats in the voting booths as a blessing of freedom and not a judgment on ideals.
Help us be mindful of our unity and bless this country and all nations and peoples now and forever. We ask this in your holy name. Amen.
“"Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual – – or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country." ”
—Samuel Adams
[Samuel Adams, The Writings of Samuel Adams, Harry Alonzo Cushing, editor (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1907), Vol. IV, p. 256, in the Boston Gazette on April 16, 1781.]
Please join Chaplain Black and fellow staff members for the Bible Study Series
Living Clean in a Dirty World
Friday’s Topic: Discerning the Best
When: 12 to 1:00 p.m. Where: SH–902
Please bring your own beverage
a co–worker or a friend!
If you have any questions, please call the Senate Chaplain’s Office 202–224–2510.
Rabbi Marc Israel – Ohr Kodesh Congregation
Parshah Vayeira — Genesis 18:1–22:24
Please forward to any colleagues (interns as well) on or off the Hill you think would be interested.
Note: Parsha and Commentary links are for your information. You are not expected to have read the parsha prior to the study session.
Light lunch will be provided – dietary laws observed.
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Sponsored by the Congressional Jewish Staff Assn.
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Join us to pray the Rosary in the Ford building.
All are welcome... rosaries and prayer sheets are provided.
For more information contact Karen Bronson at 5–2509 in the Office of the Chaplain.
Open to Congressional Members, Staff and general public.
For more information contact Moon Sulfab
moon_sulfab@mcconnell.senate.gov
Join the Latter–Day Saints Staff Assn. for their weekly scripture study.
For more information contact David Rowberry at 202–448–3399
Members and staff are invited each Wednesday at 11:00 am to pray the Rosary in H–234, the Congressional Prayer Room.
Praying the Rosary is a way to reflect on the life of Christ through the perspective of Mary. It only takes twenty minutes for this traditional time of prayer.
We welcome all who are interested, those who regularly pray the Rosary and those who wish to learn. We have prayer sheets and rosaries available.
If you have any questions, please call Karen Bronson in the Chaplain's Office at 6–4835. Or email Karen.Bronson@mail.house.gov
Sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain.