Thematic
God of new beginnings,
you wipe away our tears
and call us to care for one another.
Give us eyes to see your gifts,
hearts to embrace all creation,
and hands to serve you every day of our lives.
We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Intercessory
At the beginning of this new year,
we implore God’s blessing upon our work
and pray for the needs of this new year of grace.
Prayers of the People, concluding with:
Throughout all time you have blessed your people, O God,
and dwelt among them.
On the eve [first day] of this new year,
inspire and guide us,
that all we do may find in you its beginning and fulfillment. Amen.
Scripture
How majestic your name in all the earth, O Lord our Sovereign!
The heavens reflect your glory
and the earth proclaims the wonder of your loving care.
In the fullness of time you crowned creation
with the birth of your Son.
Continue your work of salvation among us
and form us into a new creation
that, as we behold the vision of a new heaven and a new earth,
we may sing your glory. Amen.