Temple Tuesday as a Prayer for Peace
Temple Tuesday: Peace Doors (May 19, 2020)
Ring a bell or chime three times slowly.
Light the peace candle.
Watch the Temple Tuesday video together.
Invite the congregation to reflect on the video question, “What steps are you taking toward peace?”
Optional: If time allows, invite people to share their reflections on the question (if time is brief invite only one or two to share).
Prayer for Peace
In January 2020, a small community of worshipers wrote a prayer for peace together during the worship service.
Mighty Spirit of Love,
We come in search of peace, of calmness, of faith in the midst of adventure and misadventure. We live in a world in need
of respect, fairness, and equity for all. At times, it seems easy for us to experience your peace, your calm, in nature and
with those we love. And it can be easy to simply say, “Peace be with you,” and to cover our homes with doves and peace
symbols. It is not easy to work for peace.
Empower us
to act for peace,
to create goodwill,
to extend an olive branch,
to lay to rest the pain in the world,
to live into unity through our diversity.
Empower us to be our child-of-God selves, working with you to bring light.
In the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace,
Amen
Ring a bell or chime three times slowly.
Light the peace candle.
Watch the Temple Tuesday video together.
Invite the congregation to reflect on the video question, “What steps are you taking toward peace?”
Optional: If time allows, invite people to share their reflections on the question (if time is brief invite only one or two to share).
Prayer for Peace
In January 2020, a small community of worshipers wrote a prayer for peace together during the worship service.
Mighty Spirit of Love,
We come in search of peace, of calmness, of faith in the midst of adventure and misadventure. We live in a world in need
of respect, fairness, and equity for all. At times, it seems easy for us to experience your peace, your calm, in nature and
with those we love. And it can be easy to simply say, “Peace be with you,” and to cover our homes with doves and peace
symbols. It is not easy to work for peace.
Empower us
to act for peace,
to create goodwill,
to extend an olive branch,
to lay to rest the pain in the world,
to live into unity through our diversity.
Empower us to be our child-of-God selves, working with you to bring light.
In the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace,
Amen