CENTERING PRAYER
On this day, Gracious Lord, you come to us as Word, as light, as flesh. Teach us to know you so well that our lives may befriend this world you made. Be with us today, we pray, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Christ is born!
Alleluia!
Jesus is among us!
Alleluia!
Shout with joy, give thanks, and sing!
Alleluia!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy Incarnate God, we fail to see your true light clearly. We have not loved you, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not loved ourselves. Our feet have not brought good news to the poor nor have our voices defended the Earth. Forgive us, blind us with your holy honesty, so that we may more clearly see your will, and walk with sure steps into the way of wholeness and peace. We pray this in Jesus’ name. (Silent Confession)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed
OFFERING
For the sake of those in need, for the care of the church in proclaiming Christ’s birth, and for all God calls us to do, let us gather our tithes, our offerings, and our gifts. Let us pray…
These gifts, O God, are first from you, signs of your goodness meant for all your children. We joyously give you thanks for all we have and are and ask your blessing on our offerings. Turn our lives to your will as we receive and as we give, for the sake of your Son, in whose name we pray. Amen.
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