Order For Confession And Forgiveness
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Leader: God calls us from our rebellion, from our bondage of sin to seek him and to delight in his ways. He calls us to fast in humility, to serve our neighbor, to share our bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into our houses. He calls free the bonds of the oppressed. Let us, therefore, examine our hearts in the light of his commands.

Silence for reflection and confession

Leader: Gracious and holy God,
All: we confess that we have run after the gods of our own making, that we have set ourselves above others, and that we have used the gifts …