Creator God,
We give thanks for the traditions and faithfulness of all who have gone before us, that provide good soil for us to grow deep roots.
We give thanks for the creative energy of new ideas and unfamiliar ways, that push us to grow in unexpected (and sometimes uncomfortable!) directions.
As we lean into Deep Spirituality, engaging with new ideas and unleashing our creative spirit, may we not rush to throw out everything old, but have the wisdom to value existing ways that continue to serve us well.
As we step into Bold Discipleship, seeking to follow Jesus’ invitation to go and share the good news, may we do so humbly and with compassion, seeking to be in relationship with—not over—one another and all of creation.
As we strive toward Daring Justice, may those of us with power and privilege have the courage and compassion to not only stand in solidarity with those of us who are oppressed, but to dismantle the systems of oppression in which we participate.
May it be so. Amen.
—Anne Hoganson is minister at Rawdon Hills United Church in Upper Rawdon, Nova Scotia.