August 2026
Pray for Workplaces and Businesses of Metropolitan Richmond.
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. (Philippians 2:12-13 NRSV)
August 2, 2026. We pray for the workplaces and businesses of Metropolitan Richmond: For safe, respectful work environments, healthy work ethics and attitudes, and sufficient salary and benefits for all workers.
August 9, 2026. We pray for the workplaces and businesses of Metropolitan Richmond: For owners and managers; for servant leadership, civic responsibility, and ethical decision-making.
August 16, 2026. We pray for the workplaces and businesses of Metropolitan Richmond: For financial institutions, sustainable and just investment policies, and effective development efforts to benefit the entire community.
August 23, 2026. We pray for the workplaces and businesses of Metropolitan Richmond: For economic development in depressed portions of the city; for the establishment of businesses that will create new employment opportunities.
August 30, 2026. We pray for the workplaces and businesses of Metropolitan Richmond: For full employment opportunities for our young people and heads of families. For the long-term unemployed and for the under-employed.
The weekly prayer cycle begins in March each year.