God of the nations, in Jesus you came among us as servant and brother. We humbly pray:  

God, in your kindness, hear our prayer.  

Give us a listening heart, empathetic spirit, and ready will to follow your call. 

God, in your kindness, hear our prayer.  

Help leaders and citizens to collaborate in building bridges of understanding and unity. 

God, in your kindness, hear our prayer. 

 Inspire your Church to celebrate, appreciate, and nurture the diversity of cultures and gifts that make up the Body of Christ. 

God, in your kindness, hear our prayer.  

Our Father . . .  

May the faithful love of God be upon us as we place our hope in the promise of eternal life, through Jesus our redeemer. Amen.