God of justice and mercy, we come

God of justice and mercy, we come before you tonight in humility. We consider the first Thanksgiving meal, a time of celebration and unity, yet our country is filled with division. All too often, we do not do the difficult work of building bridges and seeking unity. Please forgive

us for the times we’ve made false assumptions, for the times we’ve been complacent with injustice, and for the ways we focus on ourselves rather than seeking you. Lord please help us to see your presence in all of the church. Please help us to find new ways to partner together in service of you and the world…