O Suffering God,
we long for a place of healing,
a place where children can dance without fear,
a place where the refugee is safe,
a place where diversity and difference are welcomed,
a place where Muslims can declare your greatness,
a place where strangers are welcomed,
a place where terror is no more.
We long for the tears to be wiped away,
for you to hold Elsie, Alice and Bebe in your love,
for you to suffer our anger and to share our speechless grief.
We long for peace O God for those frightened by these riots,
especially those who have fled here for safety
only to be met by hostility and murderous rage.
We long for grace for wounded police officers,
and wisdom for our political leaders
that they learn when to speak and when to remain silent,
and we long for astute perception for judges and magistrates as justice is given.
Remind us O God,
that there is a place where healing, justice and renewal are found
and that we must work for it now. Amen.
August Services
Some of our groups are taking a break for August but our services are continued: 2nd August Rev Elizabeth Kemp 9th August Mrs Suzy Weston 16th August Rev Elizabeth Kemp 23rd August Rev Iain McDonald 30th Mr Michael Dennis Do join us at 10.30am on...
