Loving God, awaken in us the reality that you are always present in us and in our world. Energize us in heart and mind and spirit to look for and find you here and now. As we consider our church’s future, enable our committees and all of us to quiet our personal concerns and listen for your leading. Through silence, prayer, and consensus building may we hear your will for us. Thank you for the love which you have nurtured in this community that spreads out into the world. With gratitude and hope for the new life we have through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen