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 into 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.
