We celebrate the dream of peace:
Not only the absence of conflict,
but the presence of true compassion
and community;
We celebrate the dream of justice:
Not only appropriate consequence,
but radical, inclusive dignity
and equality;
We celebrate the dream of goodness:
Not only an end to corruption and evil,
but the nurture of extravagant integrity
and love;
We celebrate the dream of salvation:
Not only life beyond the grave,
but present wholeness
and restoration for all;
Here and now, O God, we, your people,
give you thanks and praise
for the dream, and the reality,
of Shalom.
