1. Iona Service of Welcome
adapted for Godly Play
Training of Trainers 2013

2. Creator of the world, eternal God,
We have come from many
places for a little while.
Redeemer of humanity, God-with-
us,
We have come on journeys of
our own, to a place where
journeys meet.

3. So in this holy circle, let us take
time together.
For where paths cross and pilgrims
gather, there is much to share and
celebrate.

4. In your name, three-in-one-
God, pattern of community.
Amen.

5. A reading
Sign of welcome, in which
all are invited to greet
each other.

6. The Lord's Prayer
(say it in the way or language you
prefer)

7. The blessing of the Trinity.
The blessing of God.
Who is in this place and every place.
The blessing of Jesus,

8. Who is among us, often unrecognized.
The blessing of the Holy Spirit
encouraging us to welcome, and to feel
at home
be with us all.

9. As we greet each other, may our
life in community reflect the
dance of the Trinity, by which the
world is blessed. Amen.

10. As we greet each other, may our
life in community reflect the
dance of the Trinity, by which the
world is blessed. Amen.