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This commemoration is designed to be used on the Sundays closest to the commemorations of Nicholas Copernicus / Leonard Euler (May 24th) and/or Clara Maas / Florence Nightingale (August 13th) and should be placed between the Prayers of the Church and the Passing of the Peace in the Lutheran liturgy. Congregation members who are in science, technology and medicine should come forward and stand before the altar of the church at the beginning of the Dialogue. As the members come forward, commemorative information on Copernicus, Euler, Maass and Nightingale may be read.

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Dialogue
L = Leader; C = Congregation

L. Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe,
C. For in your wisdom you have formed us.

L. By your Word all things are ordered.
C. We bless and praise your name forever.

L. Your Spirit gives life throughout the world.
C. We bless and praise your name forever.

L. You give men and women understanding of your creation.
C. Accept our thanks and praise.

L. You put the energies of nature into our hands.
C. Accept our thanks and praise.

L. In Christ you have given a pattern of service to the world.
C. We rejoice in your grace and mercy.

L. Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe,
C. For in your wisdom you have formed us.

The Lesson
L. Hear these words from Proverbs (Proverbs 3:19-23)
The lesson is read.

L. The Lord be with you.
C. And also with you.
L. Let us pray.

Almighty God, beautiful in majesty, majestic in holiness: You have shown us the splendor of creation in the work of your servants Nicholas Copernicus, Leonard Euler, Clara Maass, Florence Nightingale and members of this community, your body, the church, including _____________________ . Teach us to drive from the world the ugliness of chaos and disorder, that our eyes may not be blind to your glory, and that at length everyone may know the inexhaustible richness of your new creation in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

At this time the congregation members whose vocation in science, technology and/or medicine are recognized by name and occupation.

L. Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
P. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good under standing.
L. The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
P. And also with you.

As the peace is shared, congregation members whose vocation in science, technology and/or medicine may return to their seats. A hymn, such as “God, Who Stretched The Spangled Heavens” (LBW 463), “Earth and All Stars” (LBW 558) or “Creating God, Your Fingers Trace” (WOV 757) may be sung as people return.