CN: accidental overdose, violence against BIPOC & LGBTQIA2S+

This is a service of the Word and prayer for those grieving this holiday season. Included are a Liturgy of Light and Remembrance for loved ones who died of accidental overdose, addiction, or mental health and BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ lost to hatred.

Gospel Reading:John 1:1-5

Responses:We pray > May perpetual light shine upon themWe trust in your word, we trust in your light > A light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome itReceive our prayer > And in your mercy, answer

Offering: HEAL Ohio

Prayer:Holy One, our only homeBlessed be your nameMay your day dawnYour will be doneHere, as it is in heavenFeed us todayAnd forgive usAs we forgive each otherBe with us in times of trialAnd rescue us from evilFor the gloryThe powerAnd the mercy are yoursNow and forever

Amen

This prayer service is dedicated to Noah Adam Reardon 10/14/1974-2/2/2000, who died of an accidental overdose. May perpetual light shine upon him.

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