Author: Robin.Kyd

The stone which the builders rejected has become the headstone of the corner.
This is the Lord’s doing: and it is marvellous in our eyes
We pray that this place continues to inspire us and those who come after us
in the service of God’s people in this city, and in the praise of God’s Name.
Almighty God, to whose glory we have dedicated this house of prayer:
we praise you for the many blessings you have given to us;
and we pray that all who find you in this place
may be filled with the holy Spirit and may become a living temple
acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

Holy God, as we try to live our lives as Jesus did,
fill us with a longing for justice, and give us generous hearts.
Help our actions to show that we really do want your kingdom to come,
here and now, and not just in heaven.
Amen

Merciful Father and Lord of all life,
we praise you that we are made in your image and reflect your truth and light.
We thank you for the life of our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth,
for the love she received from you and showed among us.
Above all, we rejoice at your gracious promise to all your servants, living and departed,
that we shall rise again at the coming of Christ.
And we ask that in due time we may share with your servant Elizabeth that clearer vision
promised to us in the same Christ our Lord;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.
Amen

God of love,
We thank you for the life of the Queen,
for her service to our nation,
and for her faith in you.
Be close to all of us who mourn,
that we may we find comfort and hope in your love,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

God of perfect wisdom,
we approach you acknowledging your holy love and your perfect intent for our lives.
We gather to discern, to hear your voice, to recognise your Spirit’s leading.
Give us ears to listen, we pray.
Amen

Lord, we thank you for the gift of children and young people. They are our heritage from you.
We pray and ask for your blessings on them as they return to their education
 at nursery, school, college, university or apprenticeship.
We thank you for their parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, lecturers, neighbours, friends,
and all who care for them.
We pray that you will keep them safe
and that sufficient resources will be devoted to their learning and well being.
Let the weak be listened to; the strong be considerate
and bridge the gaps of inequalities in their places of learning, in Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen