Hymn suggestions for Christmas Day

Loving God,
May all that we learn
from you and alongside one another,
challenge and transform our thoughts, words and deeds.

May your message dwell richly in our hearts.
May it be treasured.
May it pour out from us in expressions of praise, proclamation and protest.

Help us to listen to all who have been marginalised
to hear what cannot be spoken.

Prepare us for the times when your message will pierce and break our hearts.
Change us as we join in your work as your body here on earth.
In the name of the One who came as Teacher, Justice Seeker and Defender of the Oppressed. Amen.

Julie Coates, Deputy District Chair, Sheffield District

Look upon your servants, O Lord, weak in faith, but asking for your strength; cold in heart, but seeking the warmth of your love; assailed by doubt, but longing to trust you; abounding in sin, yet begging to be filled with your righteousness; now and forever. Amen.

Martin Luther (1483-1546)