This is an English version of that worship service somewhat adapted for local use. Further adaptation is not only allowed, but encouraged so that local churches may participate in this event. Many churches, groups and congregations have decided to participate in the Decade. Churches and congregations are welcome to adapt the service to their needs and possibilities. Text in bold and italics is for the people.
Plain text is for a single reader.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, We have come together to stop for a moment to let ourselves consciously be drawn into the world-wide ecumenical movement. All around the earth there is growing concern about increasing violence between individual persons, peoples and religions. News about wars and violence against women, children and foreigners haunts us every day. The constant brutality seen every day on video, films and television hardens us. We are shaken by events happening around us, in our own neighbourhood and in our own region.