CALL TO WORSHIP
Express gratitude to God, invoking God by name. Make God's deeds known in the world around, declaring the supremacy of the divine name.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of peace, Prince of peace, Spirit of peace, your names are to be hallowed as supreme. Forgive us if we fail to give due honor to your name in our families and in our social life. In our society the name of Santa Claus sometimes obscures the name of the Christ Child, the hammering of elves drowns out the song of angels. The mission of reindeer competes with the adoration of shepherds and the travel of those who seek the one born to be king. Pardon us if we have let such things get out of hand in our social circles. Help us to restore your name to its rightful place. Amen.

DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS
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