O people, return to the Holy One your God

Pastor: O people, return to the Holy One your God, who is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
All: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.
Have mercy on us, receive our prayer, and grant us peace.
Pastor: Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us.
All: Help us to repent and accept your grace, and by our acceptance
share in the work of Christ in renewing the world. Amen.