Opening Words
As we gather together this morning
As we gather together this morning,May we learn to recognize and affirm
The pieces of possibility --
The bits of good -- we bring.
May we encourage rather than control;
Love rather than possess;
Enable rather than envy.
Allowing our individual gifts to weave a patchwork of peace:
The soft deep blue of sensitivity and
understanding;
The red energy of creativity;
The white heat of convictions;
The risky, fragile green of new growth;
The golden flashes of gratitude;
The warm rose of love.
Each of us is indispensable
If we are to
minister to a broken and wounded world.
Together, in our gathered diversity,
we form the whole.
So be it.
Source: 1997 UUMA Worship Materials Collection
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Last updated on Monday, April 11, 2011.
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