Blessing of Rising Tide Protesters at Newcastle's Christ Church Cathedral

Transcript

00:00 God, at the beginning of time, you spoke and all things came to be.

00:08 You gave us good gifts and in this gifting you entrusted to us these gifts so that we

00:16 might share with all, so that all may have what they need and all may live in dignity

00:25 and harmony.

00:27 We pray that we will always remember your call to share the resources of the earth,

00:34 to care for one another, to listen to the cries of those who seek for justice.

00:41 We ask particularly for your protection and safety for all who find their life upon the

00:47 water, for this group as they seek to draw attention to the needs of the world and to

00:55 engage in conversations.

00:57 This water is a sign of life, may it be a reminder of the common life we share and all

01:05 we are called to do as community.

01:11 And we pray that these vessels may keep those who travel in them in safety, that they may

01:21 be birds of truth and justice and wisdom, that those who are part of caring for your

01:29 world may seek always to care for others and to enable the voices of all to be heard.

01:37 This we pray in the name of the one who is the creator, redeemer and sustainer of life.

01:44 Amen.

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