Taize Vespers — Wild Goose Festival

Part OneGathering

Sheet music for Holy Spirit, Loving Spirit

Leader
This is the time when light fades and shadows lengthen and the sounds are subdued—all as God intended.
People
Amen.
Leader
This is the time when bodies relax, minds unwind, and tiredness comes—all as God intended.
People
Amen.
Leader
This is a time when others greet the morning while we meet the night, and the world continues to sing in all the accents of creation, a love-song to its Maker.
People
Blessed be God’s Name.

Part TwoPraise

Part ThreePrayers

Prayers of the People

Bring prayers of concern and gratitude. Please conclude each petition with:

God, in your mercy

People respond: Hear our prayer.

Part FourSilence

Part FiveBlessing and Benediction

Sheet music for Within our Darkest Night

Leader
Go with joy; may you be surprised by angels and join in their laughter.
Group A
Go with empty hands; may you receive the generosity of others and the blessings of God.
Group B
Go with full hearts; may you find opportunities to share all you have been given.
Leader
Go in the love of the Maker, who gives us life and calls us by name.
Group A
Go in the love of the Christ, who walks with us.
Group B
Go in the love of the Spirit, who feeds us and leads us home.
Leader
Go in peace.
All
Go in peace.