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Peace With Justice Liturgy

Liturgy for Peace With Justice worship May 26, 2021 12pm EST


“WE ARE FAMILY”

Peace with Justice Liturgy by Resource UMC

WELCOME AND INVOCATION

Rev. Laura Kigweba James

Abba, God!
Thank you for liberating us from fear.
Thank you for covering us with parental love.
Thank you for giving us a spirit of courage to
witness to your love that crosses every boundary.
Reveal to us your image in the face of each person
That we encounter.
Move us to extend your peace with justice to our
siblings throughout your world.
Open our hearts with generosity to glorify you with our gifts. In the name of Jesus, our sibling, we pray. Amen.

GATHERING

“Arise” by Restoration Village Arts (Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0)

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Paul writes that “all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.”
People: We are children of God and celebrate peace with justice.
Leader: God did not give you a spirit of fear but of adoption.
People: We are children of God and celebrate liberation.
Leader: We are heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.
People: We are children of God and celebrate our global family.

RECEIVING GOD’S WORD

FIRST READING

Isaiah 2:2-4
Rev. Peace Kim

SECOND READING

Romans 8:12-17
Rev. Dr. Katy Hinman

REFLECTION

Rev. Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

OFFERING

Dr. Jessica M. Smith

BENEDICTION

Rev. Laura Kigweba James

And now,
Go into the world,
Led by the Spirit,
Glimpse the image of God revealed in each person and
Offer our siblings the peace of Christ
Reflecting his love and justice. Amen.