God of love and expansive care,
We give you thanks for all who nurture life—
for those who mother, mentor, guide, and hold others with tenderness and strength.
We celebrate the many ways care is given in this world,
across all genders, identities, and relationships.
We are grateful for the people in our lives who show up with compassion,
who listen deeply, who advocate boldly,
and who create spaces where others can grow and belong.
In the spirit of ReconcilingWorks and the Reconciling in Christ program,
we give thanks for those who embody a love that is inclusive, affirming, and just—
a love that reflects your boundless welcome.
Help us to honor and uplift all forms of nurturing,
to see the sacred in caregiving of every kind,
and to continue building a church and world
where every person is cherished and free to be fully themselves.
With grateful hearts, we pray.
Amen.
Click here for ways to honor the deep meaning of Mother’s Day while also recognizing the complexity of gender, family, grief, and lived experience. That awareness itself is a meaningful step toward more inclusive ministry.
