LEADER: Help us, loving God, throw off all that holds us back from following Jesus. Give us who follow him boldness to persevere in pursuing the reign of justice.
Each person who wishes voices his or her own petitions. Respond to each petition with the following prayer.
ALL: Help us stand firm in our truth.
Conclude together.
ALL: Give us grace, O just and compassionate God, to discern and honor the voices of conscience around us and among us. Amen.