May 14, 2025
Alleluia Christ is Risen!
There is a light of peace that is currently traveling through faith communities throughout Hunterdon County. Wednesday afternoon Living Waters will receive the Faith Community Peace Candle from Pastor Dianna Stone from United Methodist in Flemington. As we pass the candle from one faith community to another, we will pray these words:
Giving congregation: Friends, accept this candle as a symbol of our commitment to an everlasting peace embodied in the God of creation. We pray that you join us in seeking peace in our communities and in our world.
Receiving Congregation: We accept this candle as a token of our commitment to joining you in the quest for peace among all creation. We pray that you are blessed in all that you do that lifts up others and brings them into the circle of God’s embrace.
The candle has a page on Facebook where people can share stories and pictures about your community’s experience with it. Go on Facebook and search for “Hunterdon County Candle of Peace on Tour.” The culmination of the journey will be at an interfaith service for peace on October 19th (more information to come). I hope you'll consider attending this event. Peace happens in community.
God's peace be with you,
Pastor JJ
