May the moon that illuminated the night of the shepherds of Bethlehem, embrace your fears and your struggles, renew your yearnings for a good life and your hope in the arrival of peace. May the star that guided those who migrated from distant lands guide your searches and lead you always to the entrust with […]
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These closing words partner with the hymn, ‘Church is more than just a building,’ by Amanda Udis-Kessler. Church is indeed more than a building, as those of us who worship on Zoom know. While we, the church, may be a ‘crew of misfits’, we know this: We each are given a place at the table, […]
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People of God! May you, like Ruth, be steadfast in love. May you, like Daniel, be obedient to truth. May you, like Rahab, be brave and self-sacrificing. May you, like Jesus, Shout out for justice! Go forth, people of God! Photo: Manchester UK
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Who are we? We are God’s beloved. Where are we going? To lunch, to the park, to our homes, to work and to school: out into God’s world. With what do we venture forth? With the illumination of hope, with the strength of community, with the love of Christ. With whom will we share it? […]
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Blessed are you, who trust in the Almighty and put your hope in God. You are like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots to the river. When heat comes, you do not fear, your leaves remain green. You do not grieve the year of drought nor cease to bear fruit. Blessed […]
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Arising from Romans 12.12 -13.1 May we put our hands into the hand of God And walk in divine light. May we welcome and respect those new to this land, celebrate the diversity of its citizens and live together in harmony. May each of us be an ambassador for God’s realm of justice and peace. […]
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Originally written for 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13), Year C Let us go out with joy Awakened to the treasure within and around us, To bring transformation, challenge and hope to the world. And may the abundant blessings of God, Source, Saviour and Spirit Be yours today and always.
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To be spoken or sung to the tune of either Stuttgart (Come thou long expected Jesus) or Sussex. Verses 1-4 might be used for the opening hymn in worship, while verse 5 might be used as a benediction or words of sending out. Send your spirit as we gather Breath your love into our hearts […]
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Written originally for Ascension Day, but usable throughout the year May you find time to stop and stare, to lift up your eyes. May you wonder at the miraculous and the beautiful, which are all around us waiting to be noticed. May your hope swoop and soar like a kite, trailing prayers behind it. And […]
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Numbers 6: 22-27 modified for today May the Source bless us and keep us. May the Source let their face shine on us and be gracious unto us. May the Source uncover their face and bring us peace.
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Peace to the world Peace to the city Peace to the village Peace to the desert Peace to other Earth Peace to the cosmos Peace to you Peace to me Peace to my neighbour Peace to whom it may concern Peace. Peace. Peace! This blessing was first used at the 2017 Salisbury International Women’s Day […]
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A commissioning inspired by John 15:5 5th Sunday after Easter, Year B God is the vine. And we are the branches. Stand firmly rooted in God’s truth. We will grow in God’s light. Be nourished by God’s word. We will reach out to spread the seeds of love and justice throughout God’s world.
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Words for departing worship — sending forth God of life and wholeness, God within, around and beyond, Fill our minds with wonder, our hearts with love And make us thirsty For trusting beyond where we can see, so our worship Can inspire and transform us And help us travel with relevance today in the way […]
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Words of sending forth And now friends, Know that This God who is within, around and beyond, Delights in our probing, Wriggles with joy at our exploring And hugs and holds us as we search for understanding. So let’s always enjoy our journeys into the wonder of God And until we meet again: God bless […]
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God’s peace: carry, keep and hold you. God’s love: nourish, bless and enfold you. God’s spirit: inspire, lift and mold you. May God, merciful and just, help you persevere on the path before you.
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May we all, May we all, at least every now and then, at least every now and then, feel your [realm/ kin-dom] near feel your [realm/ kin-dom] near and see your face, and see your face, O God. O God. Support us Support us as we do our work. as we do our work Empower […]
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John 12:1-11 While the reading falls traditionally on Monday of Holy Week, this prayer may be used throughout the year. Anointing and blessing God help us to recognize you in all your glory and humble disguises including the poor of the world who are your body. When we meet you may we fall to our […]
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Parting Words If we are the image of God: God is beautiful! If you are the image of God: God is beautiful! If I am the image of God: God is beautiful! If this community is the image of God: God is beautiful! Words from Morison Memorial United Reformed Church, Clydebank, UK Stained glass window […]
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Go now in the comfort and peace of the One who gave birth to us. Go in the assurance that the Comforter is with us always. Go to give comfort and peace to others. Divine Wisdom guide us as we go forth on Her paths of peace. May She give us blessings more precious than […]
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Thoughts on partnerships and relationships Acts 28 To the ends of the earth Go and build bridges Go and connect Demolish dividing walls At least peer over them Search for openings Find points of intersection Along the many footpaths See not a single way Know your own path And cherish its rightness for you Pause […]
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Now we take our worship into our work. From a morning service written by the Iona Community. The Wild Goose Resource Group, a project of the Iona Community, exists to ‘enable and equip congregations and clergy in the shaping and creation of new forms of relevant, participative worship.’
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This might be read responsively or as a single voice. The grace of God, deeper than our imagining; the strength of Christ, greater than our need; and the communion of the Holy Sprit, richer than all our life together; guide and sustain us today and in all our tomorrows.
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The origins of this prayer are unknown, but it surely presents another perspective of St Francis. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace. May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger […]
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Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good. — Romans 12:9-21 Inspired by the Common Lectionary reading for the Proper 17 (usually 13th Sunday of Pentecost), Year A These words might be used throughout the year. Go out into the world in peace. Have courage. Hold onto what is […]
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Jesus said, “Peace be with you. As God has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” —John […]
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Let us tell the Good News: this world is not God-forsaken, abandoned to futility and destruction. God has not failed: This world will become the Realm of God. Let us live the Good News: care for the sick and suffering, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, struggle against injustice, care for the earth, so that […]
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May the peace of God surround you Like the trees of the forest May the peace of God warm you all over Like the sun in the sky May the peace of God swell and roll over you Like a wave in the sea May the peace of God fill you Like the cool wind […]
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Year C – 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13) Let us go out with joy Awakened to the treasure within and around us, To bring transformation, challenge and hope to the world. And may the abundant blessings of God, Source, Saviour and Spirit Be ours today and always, Amen.
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So … May you be awoken. Awoken to the universe and galaxies of beauty and creativity – And to the Creative energy alive in you – creating, living, longing and loving. And may you, with Christ as your guide, live alive in this very universe as a witness to the goodness and creativity of God.
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Inspired by John 14:6 Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A You are the Way Help us to find new ways of Walking You are the Truth Help us to find new ways of Talking You are the Life Help us to find new ways of Living You are Love Help us to find new ways […]
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We send you out to learn That God loves the world And all its people And that God loves you. We Amen. We send you out together As our loved children To learn, to play, And as part Of the family of God. Amen. From Liturgies for the journey of Life (pages 4 and […]
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