Lord God,
as we gather together in your name,
let us always remember to praise you and thank you.
We thank you for the gift of family and friends,
which brings us together.
We thank you for our faith,
which holds us together.
We thank you for our country,
in which we are free to worship you together.
We thank you for the food we are about to share,
for the surroundings where we celebrate.
We ask your blessing on all those around this table
and those who find themselves in need this day.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
your Son, in union with the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Adapted from The People's Prayer Book, from RENEW International