Our hearts and minds are filled this morning with the power of nature

            The storm that surrounds this sanctuary and our homes in Los Angeles this morning

            The devastation of the city of Lahaina earlier this week.

            The numerous occasions in numerous locations

                        That are revealing the impact of our human behavior

                        On the climate of our earthly home

            Our compassion reaches out to those who have lost their lives

                        Or the lives of persons they love

                        Or lost their homes

                        Or who are in danger this morning

                        Or who face growing challenges in the coming years and decades

            Our prayer is that all be well

            That the injured find healing

            That the destruction be reversed

            That those in danger find their way to safety

            That we make better decisions and decisive action to limit the changes in climate we face

            Our Covenant reminds us that “service is our prayer”

            May each of us find a way to be of service 

                        In response to the needs of the world

            To be a comforter

            To be a healer

            To be a builder

            To be a protector

            To be a rescuer

            To be a persuader

            To be a leader

            May it be our goal this day and every day

                        To serve all humanity in universal fellowship

                        With respect and responsibility for the interdependent web of all existence.

                                    Of which we are a part.