The Greeting of Peace

One of the following forms shall be used:

FORM A

PRESIDENT:
We are the Body of Christ. By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body, and have all been made to drink of the one Spirit.
ALL
Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common life.

FORM B

PRESIDENT
If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,
ALL
Leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

FORM C

PRESIDENT
The Kingdom of God is justice, peace, and joy, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
ALL
They who thus serve Christ are acceptable to God and approved by others.

The President shall then greet the congregation.

PRESIDENT
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
ALL: And also with you.

The President and people shall greet one another in the name of
the Lord.

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