Committing to Grace and Peace

For the strength within us, we pray

For remaining present

Remaining open

For our listening and our courage

We give thanks

For the creativity and resilience

To navigate a way forward

We ask for guidance

For facing the unknown

For holding space

For embracing the uncertainty

We grope in the darkness

May our table be woven in grace

May we have compassion for our faults

Witness each other’s stories

Befriend failure and fear,

Receive their wisdom

Give us the strength to craft peace and practice love

May this space at the table knit us together