Gather in a circle, sitting in comfortable chairs, on the floor, or wherever works in your space.
LEADER: In Mary the Word became flesh and made home among us. We gather together to reflect how we can give you, God, birth in our lives and make a home for you in our families, school, neighborhoods, our world.
Proclaim the gospel drama.
LEADER: Mary’s yes gave flesh to God.
ALL: God, make your home with us. We want to give you birth among us.
LEADER: Some of us are homeless this Christmas and living in shelters.
ALL: God, make your home with us. We want to give you birth among us.
LEADER: Some of us think the Christmas spirit is something we can buy, wrap up, and give.
ALL: God, make your home with us. We want to give you birth among us.
LEADER: Some of us can’t read or write. Some of us feel discouraged about school.
ALL: God, make your home with us. We want to give you birth among us.
LEADER: Some of us have parents who drink or batter. Some of us hate Christmas because it’s the time we realize how messed up our families are and how perfect others seem.
ALL: God, make your home with us. We want to give you birth among us.
Add your own prayers. End with a greeting of peace and a Christmas song.