Collect:
GOD of light, we thank YOU for JESUS CHRIST the light of the world who came to dispel darkness. LORD, we praise YOU for the diversity YOU have given us. We believe and affirm that we are one flock following one shepherd JESUS CHRIST. Give us strength to be united, appreciating and overcoming all differences in all perspectives. Let these differences enhance our fellowship in unity. Let no darkness overpower us, but keep us as a light on the lamp stand so that we can be instruments in dispelling darkness, through JESUS CHRIST our LORD, who lives and reigns with YOU and the HOLY SPIRIT, one GOD world without end.
Amen.