God of all times,
God of the certain and
God of the paradox -
help us to know that you are with us
as we wander this circuitous path.

Some of us will move through the doors
to physical places of sanctuary, tomorrow;
to join with others in our
community of faith, in prayer and praise,
in song and celebration.

Others of us will gather in virtual spaces,
where our hearts reach out to one another,
as we worship together, apart.
However we come together tomorrow,
it will be different.

Perhaps because of the changes
required for safety;
perhaps because of the changes
needed for this medium;
things will be... different.

Help us to see those changes as opportunity,
as possibility,
as wonder!
Help us to touch lightly on each other's grief,
each other's frustrations,
not knowing what will be missed,
one from another.

And, help us, O God,
to be people who take each other's safety seriously,
who act wisely and compassionately,
guided by your Spirit.

Where hands are washed,
and smiles are seen in peoples whole being;
where masks are worn,
and we sing with our hearts;
where physical distancing is practiced,
but, socially, we are never apart...

and remind us, please,
that where two or more are gathered in your Name,
you are -
bless us, we pray;
bless our communities, we pray;
bless your world, we pray.
Alleluia, loving God!

Alleluia, AMEN!