"Honoring the Richness of Diversity" an Interfaith Service and Flower Communion

Call To Worship Prayer to the Ancestors Rena Bird

Egungun kiki egungun. Praise the Ancestors. O da so bo fun le wo. You create words of reverence and power. Mo dupe Ori Egun, ase. I give thanks for the wisdom of the ancestors, May it be so.

Invocation to the East Rena Bird

To the throne of Air we call All respect. Be with us in sacred space, You beings of sunrise clouds, You golden ones of first light, You who unmask the dark of our minds To let in the pure rays of truth. We petition you queen, Mother of sweet waters and healing, We listen for the music of her golden bracelets Crowned Woman, she dances Bringing the power of renewing Love she lays blessing hands upon us. Latojoku awede we mo. Cleansing Spirit that cleans me inside and out. Ase, O Da May it be so, Sacred Power.

Community Response

Cleansing Spirit that cleans me inside and out. May it be so, Sacred Power

Invocation to the South Mary Francis

To the Element of Fire, Fullness of Summer with respect we invite you to be with us in sacred space. Creatures of noble passions, You fiery ones of determination, You who inspire passionate involvement in the world, and sensitivity to the feeling of others, We seek your will power and petition your heart to let generosity and love of one person for another enter into the hearts of all. Bring to us fullness of generosity, grace and passion into the world that all may see the beauty of love and peace. May it be so! Blessed Be!

Community Response

May it be so! Blessed Be!

Invocation to the West Ollis Hughes

Now our summons calls West, Domain of Element of Water, and we call forth power form the depths of Mother Ocean, Spirit of Water and Twilight. May the tide of pure feeling wash over our beings, and from the depths of your ocean, may we draw up the gold of Divine love. Send our prayers as born on sea green waves, take them where they need to go. May it be so!

Community Response

May it be so!

Invocation to the North Susan Miller

Spirit of North, Goddess Gaia, Mother of all, spinning ball of blue and green. Mountains piercing the sky. Caves touching the center of our being. Realm of plenty, nourishing us. Time of night and winter, resting us. Sphere of clay, forming us. Womb of life, birthing us. We honor you and invite your presence here today. Bring your love of all humanity to your children. Teach us again how to walk on your back with love and respect.

Community Response

Spirit of the North, Goddess Gaia, Mother of all, We welcome you. Blessed Be.