Greetings to you.
Instead of a reflection on this inauguration day, I'd like to invite you to join me tomorrow, Thursday, January 21 at 10AM at a virtual rendition of the traditional interfaith worship service. The Reverend William Barber II, co-founder of the Poor People's Campaign will be preaching.
“This Cathedral is a House of Prayer for All People and a sacred space where America gathers in moments of deep significance, and we are honored to welcome the nation to pause, give thanks and seek God’s help in the hard work ahead,” the Rev. Randy Hollerith, the dean of the cathedral said. You can watch the service here.
You may learn more about the Poor People's Campaign here.
As we are about to witness the inauguration of the 46th President of the US, I offer this prayer from the Rev. Glen Bell:
Eternal God,
grant us your guidance. Protect the president, vice president and all members of Congress. Empower us to serve the common good. Surround us with a vision that renounces violence and honors others’ needs.
We pray for our neighbors. Remember and heal the overlooked and injured. Comfort the families of those dead at the Capitol, patients who have succumbed to COVID-19 and loved ones lost to racism. Comfort those who have lost friends, jobs or hope. Enable us to reject the ways we cling to self-centered position and power.
Grant us courage. Give us strength to work together as one nation. Prod us to surrender any privilege that whispers we are better than others. Inspire us at every step to use our best gifts to make our country a place of liberty and justice for all. Amen.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Enikő
