Jesus Christ you are risen, you are risen indeed, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.

Love one another as I have loved you.

Lord may we enter this world of mercy wherever we need to.

Renew us O Lord, in love, in hope and in joy in your care for us.

Lord show me your face – in myself and in others.

Speak your word O Lord, and we shall be the better for it.

Lord teach me your goodness

Lord, thank you for the beauty of the earth and of humanity

Give each of us O Lord, that peace beyond all understanding.

Lord, help me to find you in all things

Jesus whose heart is wide enough to love us all, make our hearts like yours.

Lord may my own faith grow deeper by my relationship with you.

Give us the faith and hope to know that you can always make a change for the better in our lives

May the waters of baptism, O Lord, bring us the new life of your love.

Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11)

Come Lord Jesus and bring joy and laughter among us.

Come, Lord Jesus, child of the earth, child of God. Come into our world of joy and sorrow.

Give us this day our daily bread and daily truth, Lord God.

Mary, may I wait with you in joy and in patience and in hope.