Heavenly Creator, we come to you today with grateful hearts, recognizing the many gifts you’ve given us that have allowed for this special time to come together. Still, we acknowledge our sadness that our gathering today feels incomplete. We lift up to you our dearly departed, and ask you to bless them as you bless us. We’re comforted by the promise of your Kingdom and look forward to one day sharing together in a heavenly feast with all those who are not with us today.
In your name, we pray. Amen.