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A Prayer for New Beginnings
A Prayer for New Beginnings
Written by Eileen Smith, Beth Sieber, and Mary Rees with the TAMFS Board
For the Presbyterian Church (USA)
| ALL: | The Spirit is blowing through minds and hearts. The church has heard it and responded. We will remember this day and bless the memory of this day and the decades of faith, hope, and love that led us to it. |
| Voice [1]: | We celebrate that now ALL who are called of God are free to serve openly and joyfully. |
| ALL: | The Spirit is blowing through minds and hearts. The church has heard God’s call. |
| Voice [2]: | The work of faithful saints has not been in vain. The body of Christ is healthier with ALL of its members. |
| ALL: | The Spirit is blowing through minds and hearts. We are becoming the church that Jesus calls us to be. |
| Voice [3]: | Jesus says, “Love God. Love your neighbor as yourself.” |
| ALL: | The Spirit is blowing through minds and hearts. We are becoming the church that Jesus calls us to be… |
| Voice [2]: | May we be a church where even in disagreement, we can learn together. |
| ALL: | May we be a church where all can dream. |
| Voice [2]: | May we be a church where all are welcome to sit at God’s table. |
| ALL: | May we remember that dialogue is healthier than debate. |
| Voice [2]: | May we be a church where all are welcome—
every class, every gender, every orientation, and every race— ALL God’s people. |
| ALL: | May we work together for the care of all your people and the healing of our planet. ALL of us are needed to provide moral, spiritual and courageous leadership. |
| We commit to keep the promise of love made to ALL of God’s children at creation. God’s unconditional love for for ALL God’s children will be honored, and the holy gifts of ALL God’s children will be welcomed. The Spirit is blowing through minds and hearts. |