A mighty fortress are you, O God,
Creator, redeemer,
Protector, provider.
The earth is yours, and all that is in it.
We give you thanks for the bounty of our lives,
and the abundance of your creation.
Move us to recognize your gifts, O Lord,
and challenge us to share them.
A mighty fortress are you, O God,
Creator, redeemer,
Protector, provider.
A mighty love are you, O God,
Parent, teacher,
Comforter, friend.
You walk with us through joy and heartbreak,
and you bind us together in holy community.
You poured out your grace in the life of Christ,
and we witnessed your love in his resurrection.
Move us to know the depth of your love,
and challenge us to share it.
A mighty love are you, O God,
Parent, teacher,
Comforter, friend.
A mighty Spirit are you, O God,
Reformer, sustainer,
Challenger, change-agent.
On this Reformation Day,
we give you thanks for the saints of our faith,
who have followed your leading at any cost:
For Mary, John, and Peter,
who were there to tell the news of the first Easter Day;
For Paul, Lydia, and Chloe,
who built the church on the foundation you laid;
For Martin, John, and Marie,
who dared to lead your people in Reforming;
For all the reformers since,
who have dared to challenge the status quo.
A mighty Spirit are you, O God,
Reformer, sustainer,
Challenger, change-agent.
As we remember the Reformation 500 years ago,
do not let us sit idly and reflect on the past.
Move us to follow your Holy Spirit
into the leading of the future.
Help us to be your church, reformed and still being reformed.
Help us to be your people, formed and still being formed.
Glory be to you alone,
Soli deo Gloria.
Move us to be people reformed and reforming,
standing on the cornerstones of our faith:
Scripture alone, Christ alone,
Faith alone, Grace alone,
Glory always, to you alone,
Knowing that we are never alone.
Amen.
And also with you. 