Benediction: May God's Love Rehumanize Us (based on Matthew 25:35)

May God's Spirit help us to pay attention to its still, small voice. May its guidance help us to weed out any dehumanizing prejudice and fear which have taken root within us and - in their place - cause rehumanizing empathy and hope to bloom in abundance.

May God's Spirit fill us with love and compassion. May we draw upon them to do our part in the work which God has called us to; of bringing out the best in everyone and everything.