On this winter’s day we are warmed by the beauty of this place in which we live,
By the company of family and friends, by our passion for justice and peace.

O Creator,

Our world is large, and yet the global community is so fragile.

We glimpse the needs of our sisters and brothers,

And those needs are great.

On this day, Lord, I welcome you into my heart.
I create a space within and acknowledge your presence at the core of my being.

Creator of heaven and earth and all that is in them.
You created us in your image and made us
stewards of your creation, of our common home.