We have produced a series of videos for each week in Advent and Christmas Day featuring the lighting of candles on an Advent wreath while praying for growth in our diocese.
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us pray for our diocesan vision to grow as Kingdom People, sharing the good news of Jesus’ love in Worcestershire and Dudley through churches that are growing in health and sustainability.
Blessed are you, God from eternity and ever new,
Blessed are you, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
for in him your love makes its home in our world,
your life takes form in a human child,
and your kingdom becomes present in our midst.
As we celebrate the birth of the Christ-child,
open our hearts to his love and compassion,
open our lives to his justice and freedom,
and help us always be transformed by your Spirit
that we may live and grow as your kingdom people,
gathered into one in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
Take this fire, let it flame,
God is born in our frame,
word made flesh we acclaim,
love’s new dawn is breaking,
new the world is making.
Shine, O candles, shine,
burn with love divine,
to the night, comes the light
of the Father’s glory.
Watch the full carol!
