Light a single candle in the center of the group and pray this gathering prayer.
LEADER: Let us take a moment of silence to call upon Wisdom to be in our midst. Pause. May the Spirit of Wisdom be with world leaders.
ALL: We implore you, Holy One in our midst.
LEADER: May the Spirit of Wisdom be with those who make decisions for the common good.
ALL: May it be so, we ask.
LEADER: May the Spirit of Wisdom fill us today.
ALL: May Wisdom guide our reflections.
LEADER: May the Spirit of Wisdom fill the whole earth.
ALL: And bring it to new birth. Amen.