Walk With Me

a liturgy for walking campus

Eternal One who walks among us,
You made the earth we walk upon.
You remember all the things
This land has ever been:
Wild habitat for native plants and creatures,
Settled and stewarded by ancient peoples,
Developed with intent we may never know,
At some point built as a campus for learning.
There may be stories here of which to be proud;
There may be stories here for which to lament;
There are likely many of both,
But one thing is sure:
Your Breath has always swept
Over the face of this place.

Breathe anew to enliven the people in this place:
The students who live and learn here,
The faculty who plan and teach here,
The administrative staff who set order here,
And the service staff
Who labor to make learning possible here.
Grant that the walks I make across campus today
May bring me onto common ground with others.
Give me warmth and wisdom to interact
With those I know,
Or those You want me to know.
Give me grace and strength to fulfill the purpose
For which You have brought me here today.
Help me to know what that is.

Let Peace be with me today:
In my steps
And in my heart
In my mind
And in my words
Because You walk with me.

Amen

Further exploration

You can find a printable version of this liturgy here: Walk With Me.

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Kimberly Todd

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Erika McIntyre

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