A Modern Day Creed

Lord God, we believe that you are present

In the darkness before dawn,

In the waiting and uncertainty

Where fear & courage join hands

Conflict & caring link arms

Lord God, we believe you are with us,

You sit down in our midst

To share our humanity

Lord, affirm our faith

That takes us beyond the safe place:

Into action, into vulnerability

And into the streets

Lord, help us to work for change

And put ourselves on the line;

To bear responsibility, take risks,

Live powerfully and face humiliation;

To stand with those on the edge;

To choose life

And be used by the Spirit

For God's new community of HOPE

-Amen-