As we extinguish this flame,
may we carry its warmth into the world
not as a memory,
but as a promise.

A promise that you deserve
a place where your voice matters,
where your laughter is treasured,
and your silence is honored.

You deserve a circle
that sees your scars and your strength,
your doubts and your radiance,
and holds them all with care.

Let us be that circle for one another—
a community of fierce welcome,
wild grace,
and radical hope.

Go knowing:
You belong here.
You always have.

Note: These chalice extinguishing words pair well with the chalice lighting “You Deserve a Place.”