Photo: Kathryn Schreiber (c) 2023

Enduring Jesus Christ,

eternally united with the Divine Source,

forever present in the Beloved Community,

how graciously You continue to come to us

leading us forward through thick and thin.

As we continue walking into this uncharted era

go before us as Light, Hope, and Love. Amen.

Credit: Written by Rev. Kathryn M Schreiber (c) 2023.

Residency Acknowledgement: This content was written in Huichin Village, unceded territory of the Lisjan- Ohlone people, where I dwell and serve as a local church pastor. Please support indigenous rematriation efforts, the #LandBack movement, and give to Sogorea Te’ Land Trust Soghttps://sogoreate-landtrust.org/ and other non-profits that reform, balance, and heal relationships with our indigenous hosts. Thank you!

Online Publishing Date: May 17, 2023.

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