A Reminder of What We Share

A cracked piece of safety glass, seen at an angle against a dark background, with light reflecting off of some of the surfaces. The glass is still in one piece, and the shatter pattern is reminiscent of a spider web.

The chalice is a symbol of our faith:
Like our faith, it is not magic
nor is it mysterious.
We light it
as a reminder of what we share
as a community
and of who, each of us, is called to be.

When we feel lost in a chaotic world
May the light of our chalice show us our path.
When we are afraid of the times we live in
May the light of our chalice give us courage.
When we despair at the injustice and cruelty around us
May the light of our chalice recall us to a faithful hope.

Our chalice is a symbol
of our commitment to each other
and to ourselves.
We light it today
as a gathered community
that we may understand more completely
and act more boldly
and hope more fiercely.