we gather this day to worship and praise You,
intent on hearing your call to unity and justice as your children.
Let us remember that the kingdom of heaven
is your dream for us right now, O God Our Maker,
not in some distant future,
and that You call us to the vineyard
for the restoration of your dream among us.
Let us make melody in the praise of our God,
and remember the common bonds we bear in your image
rejoicing in the flourishing of all
who are given by You, Blessed Savior,
according to their need.
Let us rejoice in the labors you give us, O Lord,
and glory in each moment we work for your kingdom.
Help us bend the arc of history toward justice,
and stand for those oppressed in body, mind, or spirit.
Let us remember your justice is restorative,
and tell out the fruits of grace in our lives.
Lord Jesus, transform us and reconcile us,
and heal and comfort those whose needs we lift up.
Amen.
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