Statement of Faith

From the Letters of Saint Paul

We believe that

the sufferings of this present time
are not worth comparing
with the glory about to be revealed.

We believe that
the fruit of the Spirit
is love,
joy,
peace,
patience,
kindness,
generosity,
faithfulness,
gentleness,
and self-control.

We believe that
God works all things together
for good
for those who love him
and are called according to his purpose.

We believe that
our labour in the Lord
is never in vain.

To God be glory,
now and for ever.

Amen.

 

 

The Lord’s Prayer

Aramaic Mystical Rendering (based on Neil Douglas-Klotz’s translation)

O Birther! Father-Mother of the Cosmos,

You create all that moves in light.

Focus Your light within us — make it useful:

As the rays of a beacon show the way.

Create Your reign of unity now,

Through our fiery hearts and willing hands.

Let Your counsel rule our lives,

Clearing our intention for co-creation.

Give us this day the bread we need;

Animate the bodies of earth,

And renew us daily through Your light.

Loose the cords of mistakes binding us,

As we release the strands we hold of others’ guilt.

Do not let us be deluded by surface things,

But free us from what holds us back from our true purpose.

From You comes the all-working will,

The lively strength to act,

The song that beautifies all.

From age to age it renews. Amen.

 

 

Intercessory Prayers

For Strength in Spiritual Battle

Faithful Lord,

strengthen us when our faith is tested.

Clothe us with the armour of thy grace,
that we may stand firm in hope,
persevere in love,
and remain steadfast in Christ.

Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

 

For the Fruits of the Spirit

Holy Spirit,

cultivate within us
the fruits that reflect the life of Christ.

May love overcome hatred,
peace overcome fear,
patience overcome frustration,
and kindness overcome indifference.

Let our lives bear fruit
that glorifies thee.

Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

 

For the Church

Lord Jesus,

strengthen thy Church
to encourage one another in faith.

May we carry one another’s burdens,
rejoice in one another’s blessings,
and work together
to build thy Kingdom
through humility,
service,
and compassion.

Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

 

For Those Who Are Weary

Merciful Father,

remember all who struggle today:
those burdened by illness,
grief,
anxiety,
loneliness,
or despair.

Grant them courage,
renew their hope,
and let them know
that Christ walks beside them.

Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

 

For Our Daily Witness

Gracious God,

make us faithful servants
in our homes,
our workplaces,
our churches,
and our communities.

May every word we speak,
every act of kindness we offer,
and every sacrifice we make
bear fruit for thy Kingdom.

Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

 

 

Collect

Almighty and everlasting God,

whose blessed Son
hast overcome the powers of sin and death
and called us to follow him:

Grant us grace
to persevere in every spiritual struggle,
never losing heart,
but trusting that thy Holy Spirit
is bringing forth good fruit within us.

Strengthen thy Church,
that together we may grow
in faith,
hope,
and love,
and faithfully labour
for the coming of thy Kingdom;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Spirit,
one God,
now and for ever.

Amen.

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Closing Hymn: