As we gather, we celebrate with Thanksgiving
that we share these lands with
the Cowichan Tribes and Coast Salish People. 
We continue to commit ourselves
to the work of reconciliation and relationship-building,
and in a spirit of reparation
with our First Nations neighbours.

'Today, we begin in our celebration rejoicing in thanksgiving for our gathering together and celebrating how Christ comes breaking into our world and breaks into our lives and gives us hope and in the Resurrection.'

Call to Worship:

Have you believed, Thomas,
because you have seen me? 
Blessed are those
who have not seen and yet believe.

John. 20. 29

O Come. Let Us Worship. 

Gathering

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

May his grace and peace be with you.
May he fill our hearts with joy!

Almighty God,
to you all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hidden.
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love you,
and worthily magnify your holy name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Collect for Today 

 O God,
 your Son made himself known to his disciples
 in the breaking of bread.
 Open the eyes of our faith,
 that we may see him in his redeeming work,
 who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
 one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

The Proclamation of the Gospel:

John 21.1–19

May the words of my lips and the meditations of all our hearts be acceptable to You, O Lord.  Amen. 

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Thanks be to God. Amen.

Let Us Pray

God of resurrection and new life, we come before you in
prayer for the Church, the world, and all who are in need.

Inspire the Church with the breath of your Holy Spirit, that
we sing the good news of the Resurrection.
Continue to inspire Rev. Brian, Rev. Trish,
our lay leaders Kathy and Carole,
and our Bishop Anna, to boldly proclaim your love for all people. 
Hear us, O God,
Your mercy is great.

Preserve the earth as a safe home for all creatures.
Restore habitats contaminated by pollution or overuse;
strengthen efforts to shape more sustainable communities,
and make us mindful of the impacts of our daily lives
on the well-being of creation. 
Hear us, O God,
Your mercy is great.

Kindle in the nations a spirit of cooperation and mutual care.
Raise up creative and courageous leaders committed to shaping just solutions to complex challenges in our local and global communities.
Hear us, O God,
Your mercy is great.

Embrace all who carry wounds, that they might know your compassion.
Draw near to those with chronic pain or anxiety, and for all whom death is near.
Comfort individuals and communities suffering in any way.
In our parish we continue to pray for; John, Sheila, Geoff, and those on our hearts.
Hear us, O God,
Your mercy is great.

Transform our fear into curiosity and love,
especially across differences in race, religion, sexuality, gender identity, and economic situation. Unravel stereotypes that lead to discrimination, and destroy oppressive systems that marginalize vulnerable communities.
Hear us, O God,
Your mercy is great.

We give thanks to you for our beloved dead, trusting that as we remember the faithful departed from all times and places.
Confident that you are the Alpha and Omega, we pray for your wisdom and guidance until our early pilgrimage is complete.
Hear us, O God,
Your mercy is great.

We commend these and all our prayers to you, O God, and we commend the soul of Francis to your keeping. May he rest in peace, and rise in glory.
Trusting that you are always with us; in the name of 
Jesus Christ, our risen Saviour.  Amen.

We pray:

Our Father,
who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as in heaven. 
Give us today our daily bread. 
Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive
those who trespass against us.
And lead us  not into temptation,
but deliver us fom evil.  
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power and the glory,
forever and ever.  Amen.

Author of life divine,
in the breaking of bread we know the risen Lord.
Feed us always in these mysteries,
that we may show your glory to all the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord;

And the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be with you, and remain with you, always. Amen.

So, we know that your power working can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.

God’s blessing be upon you and yours this week.  Amen.