Litany of Confession
Leader: Wild animals flourish around us,
All: and prowl within us.
Leader: Injustice and inequity surround us,
All: and hide within us.
Leader: Vanity and pride divide us,
All: and fester within us.

A time for silent reflection

Leader: O God, may your love free us,
All: and may your Spirit live in us. Amen.

Prayer Of The Day
Leader: Come, O Lord, and pour your Spirit upon us, that your wisdom would inform our thoughts and your righteousness empower our actions, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
All: Amen.

Hymn And Prayer For Lighting The Second Advent Candle
(Sing verse 2 of the hymn chosen for Advent 1.)
Burn brightly in our hearts, Lord, and set us on the path.

Offertory Prayer
Leader: Gracious God, we are the …