Weave us, O Christ,

   into your people,

   and bless our belonging.

Hold us, O Christ,

   in your love,

   and bless our pledging.

Stay with us, O Christ,

   in darkness and doubt,

   and bless our trusting.

Fill us, O Christ,

   with your Holy Spirit,

   and bless our new beginning.

Angela Ashwin, English author, compiler of

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May the God of endurance and encouragement

grant you to live in such harmony with one another,

in accord with Christ Jesus,

that together you may with one voice glorify

the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.