Eternal One,
Our beacon of freedom in ages past,
Our source of inspiration in the present moment,
Our wellspring of wisdom, guiding us in the days to come,
Bless our coming together as a community.
Enable us to sense the lines of connection between us
Even at times of physical separation.
Enlighten our eyes to see Your presence in one another
So that our relationships will be grounded in
respect, fairness, cooperation and compassion.
Enliven our souls with a passion for shared creativity
So that our exploration of our faith and heritage
Will lead us to fresh insights and uncover depths of meaning
That will help us to discover who we really are.
Empower each of us to humbly and sincerely
contribute our personal abilities and
Accumulated knowledge and expertise
So that we will work as equal partners
In strengthening Temple Beth-El
As a vibrant and vital congregation
That strives for goodness and holiness.
Join us, God of our years, in looking back on the months that have passed
So that all that we have done will offer us the reassurance
And affirmation we need
To move forward into a new year
With confidence and hope.
We praise You, God of our people,
For keeping us alive, for sustaining us
And for bringing us to this moment of reflection
And communal celebration.
And let us say Amen.
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