Dear Spirit of Unity and Renewal, We lift up all places of worship— from quiet meetinghouses to vibrant sanctuaries, from the Champaign-Urbana Society of Friends to every community gathered in Your name.
Bless the hymns that rose at 10:00 am., simple and joyful, echoing through the commons. May each note prepared the heart for the silence that followed— a silence rich with listening, where Your Spirit stirred and spoke.
We trust You where present at the Meeting for Worship at 10:30, among those who where gathered in person and online. May the spoken ministry flowed gently, born of truth and led by love. Bless all the little ones that were First Day School, and we hope they felt Your wonder in every story and smile.
May our steps as we walked the land— from Sola Gratia Farm’s new property to the original acreage at St. Matthew Lutheran Church be blessed. Each tree, each patch of soil, reminded us of our sacred call to stewardship. May our sack lunches shared was with laughter, and fellowship bloomed like wildflowers.
We give thanks for Faith in Place and the vision of the Lumpkin Family Foundation. Bless the 27 native trees and shrubs planted with care, and the stories that were shared at 2:00. Let this celebration be a testament to what faith can grow when rooted in love.
As we enter this week, may we be led by purpose, nourished by community, and blessed by Your abiding presence. Amen 💕✌️🙏
Whispers of Grace 
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