Benedictions – inclusivity, care, creativity, justice

Benedictions by Andrew, 2022.

Based on mission themes/strengths identified by the Mission Enablement Team, Uniting Mission and Education, Uniting Church Synod NSW/ACT. With thanks to the Rev. Alimoni Taumoepeau.

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Praise be the source of blessing
beyond and beneath us –
a blessing we do not possess or control.

Blessed by God,
may we discover resources
for nonviolent resistance and peace.

In the name of Christ,
in the Spirit of love …+

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The Holy Stranger greet you.

The Holy Stranger implore you
to care, to risk caring.

The Holy Stranger inspire you
to make a change,
to make a difference,
to make peace.

May this God bless you …+

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Jesus the Stranger overtake you.

Jesus the Stranger provoke you
to care, to risk caring.

Jesus the Stranger inspire you
to make a change,
to make a difference,
to make peace.

May this God bless you …+

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In losing faith,
may you gain it back in surprising ways.

In losing hope,
may you find it with the lowly and despised.

Losing in love,
may you encounter goodness in the world.

Lost in wonder,
may God bless you …+