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GATHERING AND GREETING

Responses are shown in bold

A2
Welcome in the name of Christ.
God's grace, mercy and peace be with you
and also with you.

A4
Grace, mercy and peace
from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ
be with you.
and also with you.

A11
The Lord be with you
and also with you.
(Let us worship God.)

A14
The light and peace of Jesus Christ be with you
and also with you.

A26
God is good
all the time.
All the time
God is good.

Lord, speak to us
that we may hear your word.
Move among us
that we may behold your glory.
Receive our prayers
that we may learn to trust you.
Amen.

You became a little child for our sake, sharing our human life.
To you we pray:
bless us and keep us, O Lord.
You grew in wisdom, age and grace
and learned obedience through suffering.
To you we pray:
bless us and keep us, O Lord.
You welcomed children, promising them your kingdom.
To you we pray:
bless us and keep us, O Lord.

Link to the Church of England Website and the full set of liturgical greetings