Almighty and Most Merciful Father, we come before You, confessing our sins and shortcomings!

 

Acknowledging you are a just God, we confess we have closed our eyes and pretended not to see the injustices, the racism and the evil which pervade our everyday lives.

 

We have shut our ears and pretended not to hear the cries for liberation which come from the lips, lives and hearts of the oppressed—even our own Black brothers and sisters!

 

Forgive us, O Lord, renew our courage and faith, and keep us ever mindful of thy great sacrifice.

 

Hear us, we beseech Thee, as we come to You in love and worship, giving Your Name the praise forevermore.