(Responsive ‘Reading “Renewal & Purpose” Minister: Every day is a day to be renewed....to become the people God created us to be. Congregation: May we learn to recognize our true selves as we reflect on God’s hope and intention for creation. - Minister: God calls us to proclaim the gospel for the salvation of all humanity. Congregation: May we seek to be the presence of Christ in the world without creating places that push people away. , Minister: God calls us to shelter, nurture, and cultivate spiritual communion among all God’s children. | Congregation: May we be a safe place for everyone to question, to know, to struggle, and to grow in their faith. _ Minister: God call us to worship in spirit and in truth. Congregation: May we abandon entertainment for profound awareness; may we share our gifts and creativity in our expression; and may the table at which we gather always have room. Minister: God calls us to uphold the truth of his Word. Congregation: May we faithfully engage to understand the truth of His Word, so that instead of being chained and imprisoned to it, we may be joyfully and completely set free by it. Minister: God calls us to be advocates for social justice. Congregation: May everything that seeks to undermine God’s love make us uncomfortable and passion-lately counteractive. Minister: God calls us to be visible manifestation of His vision and hope for all creation. Congregation: May few live as if we truly believe that; shining light in darkness.... sprinkling salt on blandness... and celebrating the joy of life that we all share together because of the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ. All Together: This is our desire, O Lord, let it be so!