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Corrymeela Evening Liturgy 

Light in Darkness

Leader            We come in,

                        We come together,

                        And we are welcome

Leader            You are here, Lord

                        You are here

                        In the quiet evening

                        In the lengthening shades

                        In the wakening stars

                        In the gathering people

                        You are here, Lord,

                        You are here

All                   We are here, Lord

                        We are here.

Group A         To remember your presence

Group B         To bring you our day

Group A         To give you ourselves

Group B         To share in your stillness

All                   We are here, Lord

                        We are here.

A candle is lit

Leader            The light shines in the darkness

All                   And the darkness can never put it out.

Song              “Christ be our light” or “Peace before us”

Readings      Psalm 27.1 (The Lord is my light)

                        Matthew 5. 14-16 (You are like light)

Meditation

or

Leader invites the company to share a brief word or picture from today which has given them light.

Prayer of Response

Leader           

We thank you Lord, for all the natural wonders of this earth, the light of the sun, moon and stars and all the planets.

 

All                  

With grateful hearts we pray to you Lord.

Leader           

We remember that sadly we have our own dark moments.

 

All                  

Send the light of your love to heal our hurts.

Leader           

We pray for family, friends and all those in need.

 

All                  

Send the light of your love to heal their hurts.

Leader           

We give you thanks, for your light and love, to us and all people.

 

All                  

Amen.

Song              “Night has fallen” or “God to enfold you”

 

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