D.E.I.

A Canticle of God’s Love

(Based on Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell Jr writings)

Let us sing of God, O people, for God is within us, And God’s name, Dei, is a light for all the world.

We praise you, O God of Diversity, For you called forth a people from every nation, An assembly of nations from Jacob’s loins. You are the one who makes us fruitful and multiplies our grace, Bringing together a rich tapestry of life and tongues, That we might know your face in every face.

We give thanks to you, O God of Equity, For your works are true and just and reliable are your decrees. You sent forth your Son, and his example is our way, To share what we have and not to hoard, That your truth and your justice may be applied with love to all, For your law is written on our hearts.

We worship you, O God of Inclusion, For you read your law to every single soul: To the elders, the women, the children, and the resident aliens among us. You call us to live your law as one, a single flock, a single people, To know that the love we have for one another Is how the world will know we are your own.

For the dignity of every human being is your will, O God.
You work among us and through us,
To make us fruitful and to bring us all home to you.

Glory to God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
The source of all diversity, equity, and inclusion,
Now and forever.

Amen