To my non-Episcopalians: when we do communion, we have two rites to choose from for prayer, and each rite has 4 main prayer outlines to read from. Rite 2, prayer 3 of the thanksgiving said before the Eucharist is often called the 'Star Wars prayer' because it mentions space and the universe —since, ya know, God is the King of all of it —and vaguely alludes to evolution. Episcopalians are known for being real big on science and God coexisting together. Climate change is often discussed openly in our churches, as is evolution. We are the science girlies 🪐.
God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of
glory and praise.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of
interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses,
and this fragile earth, our island home.
By your will they were created and have their being.
From the primal elements you brought forth the human race,
and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us
the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed
your trust; and we turned against one another.
Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.
Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets
and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the
fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to
fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.
By his blood, he reconciled us.
By his wounds, we are healed.
And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly
chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all
those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to
proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
This is a wonderful way to start the Eucharistic thanksgiving, thank you very much! Space is cool! God made it, and He made it to be cool!! And I think, deep down, you know how cool the star wars prayer is, too. Y'all all just hate fun >:(((
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