Ideas how to celebrate World Sunday for Peace, 22 May 2011
- Photo: Trees for the Future
On Sunday, 22 May 2011, in a worldwide event, churches in every corner of the world are invited to celebrate God’s gift of peace. Below, you'll find some ideas and liturgical elements that can be used in these celebrations.
The songs, intercessions and blessing have been published in "Imagine Peace", a collection of worship material from different regions of the world for the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation. You are encouraged to use them freely, but please respect their Creative Commons License.
Peace Sunday Sunrise Vigil
On 22 May 2011 at dawn, youth groups and communities are invited to begin the day with a vigil. This sunrise vigil can be anything from a prayer meeting, a bible study, singing of songs or silent meditation as the sun rises. The elements below as well as the peace prayer from the Caribbean can be used during the vigil. We also ask that in solidarity with each other as sisters and brothers in Christ, we begin each vigil with an act of peace – the planting of a tree. This tree will become the lasting symbol of our united efforts to bring the peace of Christ to our suffering world. As the sun rises, over the world – may there be peace.
Prayers of intercession
Song: Señor renueva tu paz en medio de tu pueblo
(O God replenish your peace in the midst of all your people)
Lord, we pray for
Peace for those who weep in silence
Peace for those who cannot speak
Peace when all hope seems to disappear.
Song: Señor renueva tu paz en medio de tu pueblo
(O God replenish your peace in the midst of all your people)
In the midst of rage, of violence and disappointment,
In the midst of wars and destruction of the earth,
Lord, show us your light in the darkness.
Song: Señor renueva tu paz en medio de tu pueblo
(O God replenish your peace in the midst of all your people)
Lord, we pray for
Peace for those who raise their voices to demand it,
Peace when there are many who do not wish to hear of it,
Peace as we find the way to justice.
Song: Señor renueva tu paz en medio de tu pueblo
(O God replenish your peace in the midst of all your people)
Blessing and dismissal
Let us go with Jesus, the light who guides us on our way.
May our hope be that the Sun of Justice will rise one morning on all humankind.
May the God of Peace, our constant companion,
lead us along paths of solidarity and hope,
and give us the joy of being united in God’s love.
Amen
Songs
| Title | Listen | Download mp3 | Download score (pdf) |
|---|---|---|---|
| En camino sigamos |  (1.81 Mb) |  | |
| Gloria en lo alto a Dios | (2.95 Mb) | | |
| Señor, renueva tu paz | (1.35 Mb) | |
These songs have been created during a workshop organized by the World Council of Churches and Red Crearte (Latin America) in Matanzas, Cuba. Watch a video of the musical workshop.
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