At the end of a long and divisive election cycle, taking place amidst a devastating pandemic, we join together as faith leaders across political, religious, and ideological differences to express our desire that our country come together in a spirit of peace and unity. It is time to move beyond a season of partisanship and now focus on our shared future as a nation 

We pray for President-Elect Joe Biden, current President Donald Trump, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, current Vice President Mike Pence and for cooperation during the transition period and a peaceful transfer of power. We pray that our leaders will listen and speak to all Americans, including those who feel that they have been left out or unheard. We pray that they will help Americans come together, heal, and serve the common good. 

We pray for our elected officials in the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and at all levels of government, that they will be committed to our governing institutions and lead in a way that truly reflects the aspirations of those they serve. We are thankful for election officials and their staff who have worked around the clock to count our ballots and determine the results of each electoral contest.