Call to Confession:
Liturgist: Let us confess our sins to the God who saves us and forgives us as together we pray..
Prayer of Confession:
All: Loving God, we confess we have failed to live in harmony with one another. We have been self-righteous in our attitudes, closed-minded in our beliefs, and judgmental in our opinions. Forgive our sins of discord and conceit, and heal our divisiveness and quarreling. Help us to be empathetic and compassionate in regard to others that we may dwell in peace through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon:
Liturgist: Hear this Good News. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Therefore I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
Congregation: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
All: Glory to God! Amen.