A Liturgy For Survivors Of Abuse

The following liturgy is designed for use by survivors of abuse. It allows for the pain and suffering of the abuse to be turned into prayers that seek healing from God. This service may be adapted for use in local congregations for other acts of personal injustice.

Gathering for Worship

Call to Worship: Psalms/Now (Leslie F. Brandt)

(Read by the worship leader. Perhaps this might also be danced as it is being read:)

O God, my life is cluttered up with conflicts.

And there are times when you...

 

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