Order For Confession And Forgiveness
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.

The pastor proceeds with a reading of the Decalogue, and after each commandment, the congregation may respond,
All: Lord, have mercy.

Silence for self-examination and confession

Leader: O God of life,
All: you set before us all that we need to live together in peace. Break open our bondage to the false gods of this world. Turn our hearts to you and open our ears, so that trusting that o…