Dismissal
The President (or the Bishop, if present) may say this Blessing or
a Seasonal Blessing:
The Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.
ALL: Amen.
Seasonal Blessings
Advent
Christ the Son of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the
darkness from before your path; and the blessing ...
or
The Son of Righteousness shine upon you, gladden your hearts,
and scatter the darkness from before you; and the blessing ...
Christmas
Christ, who by His incarnation gathered into one, all things earthly
and heavenly, fill you with His joy and peace; and the blessing…
or
Christ the Son of God, born of Mary, fill you with His grace to trust
His promises and obey His will; and the blessing ...
or
Christ the Son of God gladden your hearts with the good news of His kingdom;
and the blessing...
Epiphany
Christ the Son of God gladden your hearts with good news of His kingdom; and
the blessing...
Ash Wednesday and Lent
Christ give you grace to grow in holiness, to deny yourselves, take up your
cross, and follow Him; and the blessing...
Holy Week
Christ crucified draw you to Himself, to find in Him a sure ground for faith, a
firm support for hope, and the assurance of sins forgiven; and the blessing...
Easter Day to Eve of Ascension
The God of peace, Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great
Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make you
perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is
well-pleasing in His sight; and the blessing...
or
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great
Shepherd of the sheep, make you perfect in every good work to do His will; and
the blessing...
or
God the Father, by whose glory Christ was raised from the dead, strengthen you
to walk with Him in His risen life; and the blessing...
or
God, who through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ has given us the
victory, give you joy and peace in your faith; and the blessing...
or
God raise you from the death of sin to walk with Christ in His risen life;
and the blessing...
Ascension to Eve of Pentecost
Christ our King, make you faithful and strong to do His will, that you may
reign with Him in glory; and the blessing...
Pentecost
The Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, give you grace to confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim the word and works of
God; and the blessing...
Trinity Sunday
God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every
side, and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing...
Saints' Days
God give you grace to follow His Saints in faith and hope and love; and the
blessing.:
or
God give you grace to follow His Saints in faith and truth and gentleness; and
the blessing...
or
God give you grace to share the inheritance of His Saints in glory; and the
blessing...
Unity
Christ the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep, draw you and
all who hear His voice to be one within one fold; and
the blessing...
The Dismissal after Matins may be accessed HERE.
Notices and Banns may be given.
A hymn may be sung.
PRESIDENT:
Go in peace and serve the Lord.
ALL
In the name of Christ. Amen.