Prayers of Adoration & Confession

Watch or 11:32

God, Loving Creator,
We reflect on what it means to be your people,
attempting to grow in your image.
Your process is one of continual evolution,
Help us to move with the seasons and see your world with the eyes of an artist,
able to be interpreted in many different ways.
Forgive us for expecting perfection from others and ourselves,
encourage us to persist and learn from our experiences,
in the hope that what we reflect will gradually move closer to your example.

Jesus, living Word,
Through you we understand God’s empathy and love for us.
Knowing that we are remembered by you, we are free to follow your call to love one another.
Forgive us from the times that, through fear or distraction,
we have not seen or listened to others with the intention of understanding.
Remind us of your example of vulnerability and selflessness
as we endeavour to nurture our love for others.

Holy Spirit, centre of our being,
Your presence calms us as the world turns relentlessly,
enabling us to keep our balance.
Forgive us for thoughtless words and actions
as we allow ourselves to be swept up in the tumult
Let us to seek your in our panic and guide us towards peaceful outcomes.

Amen

As we do our best to work for the Kingdom,
believe the Good News that comes from God: In Christ we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God.

Amelia Ware, offered for worship 03/04/2022, Lent 5C

Prayers of the people

Watch or 51:46

Jesus Christ, journey-maker

We pray for the World:
We pray for the ordinary people of Ukraine.
We imagine cities sieged; lives changed.
We pray that they feel our support.
May we all see hope on the horizon.

Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.
Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.

We pray for the Church:
we pray for Uniting Church congregations and
other congregations facing flood damage in Queensland.
We pray for congregations in Lismore and Byron Bay,
New South Wales, facing flooding.
May they rebuild homes, and community.

Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.
Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.

We pray for those in need: may those stunned by change, find peace.

May those stunned by bereavement, feel our circle of prayer.
May families who cannot meet, feel connection. May carers find rest.
We pray with transgender people celebrating transgender visibility:
may they feel respected and upheld.
We pray with those watching at home: may they feel part of our circle.
May we all feel able to connect again.

Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.
Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.

In the name of Christ, flame of hope, renewing us, bringing the Kingdom.

Praise

Amen

Jim Kilpatrick, offered for worship 03/04/2022, Lent 5C

SONG:  Jesus, remember me, by permission Ateliers et Presses de Taize Ltd.,
from Together in Song, Harper Collins Religious