Many of us believe in God, and attempt to live our lives in such a way as to show forth our love for and thanks to God. We recognize a creative force
which ripples through all of life.
which ripples through all of life.
God is known by many names in various religious traditions: God, Jehovah, Yahweh, Allah, Elohim, Krishna, and more. Whatever tradition you claim, or whatever you surrender to as something greater than you, honor it by showing your love and care to one another.
God of Change and Glory, words by Al Carmines
God of change and glory, God of time and space,
when we fear the future, give to us your grace.
In the midst of changing ways
give us still the grace to praise.
Many gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise
on Giver, one Word, one Spirit, one God
known in many ways, hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!
when we fear the future, give to us your grace.
In the midst of changing ways
give us still the grace to praise.
Many gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise
on Giver, one Word, one Spirit, one God
known in many ways, hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!
As citizens, congregants, and neighbors we seek to live out this call in Micah 6: 8 (The Message translation):
8 But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do,
what God is looking for in men and women.
It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourself too seriously--
take God seriously.