[Musical Suggestion: “The Summons” # 2130 in The Faith We Sing]

[The Summons instrumental begins to play]

One: Great Dreamer, creator of all things, source of all love,

in the very beginning of time you dreamed the world into being.

You spoke over the void and brought forth the light and life of all creation.

You formed us with your very hands, and breathed into the dust,

that we might be a part of your dreams for the world.

This very morning, you are still breathing.

You are still dreaming.  You are still creating.

And you are inviting each one...

[Suggested Opening Reading: The Table will be Wide by Jan Richardson]

[voice one] Great Creator, Artist of all things, source of all love, from the very beginning

you built no barriers; You were fully present with us, close enough to touch.

[voice two] But we have been a wandering people, and so often we have wandered

away from your love, breaking our communion with You and with one another.

[voice three] But every time we closed a door, you threw it wide with radical grace.

[voice four ] When we were enslaved, you opened the seas and led us to...