Lord, Eternal God,
we are about to begin our meeting,
and we do so with the awareness
that without your Divine Presence
here at the center of our meeting,
and also within ourselves,
our work will be empty.

Grace us with your Wisdom and Vision;
gift us with Holy Humor and Humility
so that not only this meeting but all our lives
may be a meeting place
for your Kingdom.

We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ,
Who lives with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
now and forever,

Amen.