Place an open bible and lighted candle at the center of your circle, also a clean dustpan and broom.
LEADER: Holy One, you often surprise us with your goodness and love.
ALL: You are near us when we need you, even when we don’t feel your gentle presence and support.
LEADER: Help us begin to see that even in times of loss, you are there as our friend and our guide.
ALL: Teach us, loving God, the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.