Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into this world. Help us to see others, no matter how different, as brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, mothers and fathers…as family and friends in the great human adventure.

We pray for your spirit in the world.

Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into your church. Guide us into the world to love and serve. Fill our hearts with mercy, understanding, and compassion for others, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey.

We pray for your spirit in the world.

Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into this nation. Let all citizens bear good will towards other citizens, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.

We pray for your spirit in the world.

Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into the social order. Help us to hold precious to our hearts the poor, the weak, the sick, the sad, the dispossessed. Lead us in service to those who struggle to survive.

We pray for your spirit in the world.

Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into the natural world. Let us treasure the air, the earth, the sea, and all who swim, fly, walk, crawl and grow upon it as the precious gifts they are. Help us to remember that it is our responsibility to preserve and protect them.

We pray for your spirit in the world.

Dearest Lord, send your dove of peace into the lives of our families and friends, especially those on our parish pray list: Be with us as we begin a new year, full of hope for lives renewed in you.

We pray for your spirit in the world.

Presider: Thank you, Lord. We trust that as you promised in the Psalm, the Lord shall give strength to his people; the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace. Amen