Juneteenth

Reflection

"When day comes we step out of the shade / Aflame and unafraid / The new dawn blooms as we free it / For there is always light / If only we're brave enough to see it / If only we're brave enough to be it." -Amanda Gorman

Prayer

God of freedom and promise,
On this Juneteenth we give thanks for the new dawn that blooms when people step out of the shadows and into truth and dignity. Help us be brave enough to see the light you place before us and be courageous enough to carry that light for others. Heal the wounds of injustice, strengthen our resolve to walk together in equity, and renew our hope for a more just tomorrow.
May we not only welcome the light of freedom, but live it, aflame with love, unafraid in faith, and committed to liberation for all. In gratitude we pray, Amen.

Call to Action

Celebrate Juneteenth today!