From Los Angeles-The Episcopal parish here has stopped praying for the President of the United States by name because praying for Donald Trump could cause trauma to some worshipers.
It is customary for Episcopalians and other Anglicans to pray for their church leaders and the President of the United States—including the President-elect in a transition–during Sunday liturgy.
Mike Kinman, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, California, blogged this week that
“Whereas before we prayed for ‘Barack, our president,’ we are now praying for our president, our president-elect, and all others in authority.”
“Whereas before we prayed for ‘Barack, our president,’ we are now praying for our president, our president-elect, and all others in authority.”
More here-
http://usa.inquirer.net/957/california-episcopal-parish-refuses-pray-us-prez-name
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