Here in this sanctuary,
we remember, O God, your gift of life to each of us;
and we seek to carry it to the streets –
wherever there is death and violence
wherever there is grief and loss.
Here is this sanctuary,
we remember, O God, your invitation to belong and find shelter;
and we seek to carry it to the streets –
wherever there is loneliness and rejection
wherever there is homelessness and people are displaced.
Here is this sanctuary,
we remember, O God, your reign of justice and righteousness;
and we seek to carry it to the streets –
wherever there is lawlessness or tyranny
wherever there is corruption and oppression.
Here is this sanctuary,
we remember, O God, your sacrifice of love and mercy;
and we seek to carry it to the streets –
wherever there is hatred and evil
wherever there is hopelessness, regret and guilt.
Here is this sanctuary, where we remember all that you have done for us, O God,
we remember also your call to live what we sing and pray.
And so we commit ourselves again
to carry our worship from the sanctuary
to the streets.
In Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
