Our City Leaders

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Unity Among Churches in Utica and the Mohawk Valley

"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” John 17:20-21

Prayer for the Children

We pray for the children
who sneak popsicles before supper,
who erase holes in math workbooks,
who can never find their shoes.

And we pray for those
who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire,
who can't bound down the street in a new pair of sneakers,
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Church leaders

For our leaders to have spiritual discernment in their leadership of our church “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God: may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:10

Spiritual growth of one another

For the spiritual growth of one another “….Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for the saints." Eph. 6:18

United in God's Spirit

For us to be united in God’s Spirit in all the above “Whatever happens conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ….stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel.” Phil. 1:27

The sick

For those with sickness “Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2

Open doors in the city

For God to open doors in the city “Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.” Is. 58:12

People of prayer

For committed people of prayer in all things.  “Devote yourselves to prayer being watchful and thankful” Col. 4:2

Mind of God

For the mind of God: His plan, His will, for CCC “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Rom. 12:2

Love and wisdom

For love and wisdom as we care for one another “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Eph. 4:2

Without a voice

For those without a voice “And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” Is. 58:10