Holy One,
We are your church, your people gathered.
Since the beginning, you have been with us.
In the dry and desert-like moments,
when decline and death surround us,
you teach us that we need you and to trust in you.
When these truths have been remembered, your
people have flourished.
We have been together as
The United Church of Canada for 100 years.
On this historic threshold,
we remember yet again
that we live and move and
have our being in you.
It is time to dance with the Holy Spirit
as we move past this moment.
Empower us loving God,
to live by your Spirit,
unafraid of where She is taking us.
Now is the time to dig deep in our faith!
To dare to be your resurrection people,
for Christ’s Way is our way.
Let us be alive by your Spirit’s power!
Awaken us to your moving among us even now
so we can boldly follow your call into tomorrow.
AMEN!
-from the National Anniversary Service of The United Church of Canada