Go now, as part of God’s great family,
bound together with all people,
especially those who suffer, who wait, who dare to hope.
Seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.
Where there is hatred, sow love.
Where there is injury, bring forgiveness.
Where there is despair, carry hope.
Where there is darkness, be light.
And may Christ, who gathers us into one body,
send you out, strengthened and guided by the Spirit
to live with courage,
to love without limit,
and to walk gently on this land.
Go in peace, go in grace,
go as family with all who are in need.
Amen.
If you are using this benediction please acknowledge Gershon Nimbalker as the author/writer.