Service of Lament for the Losses Experienced During COVID-19

A service created to be used at home. Suggestions for the service: Gather together 9 candles (8 small, 1 large if possible). Light 8 candles to start and place them in a line with the unlit candle in the middle. Extinguish one candle after each “We Lament.” During the silent reflection before the reading of the Isaiah 51 text light the center candle. If possible, divide up the roles of the service between; the duties of the candles, the Scripture readings, and the prayers. All join together in the bolded “We Lament” and the final Prayer/Psalm 51. An accompanying audio track is available for those who are worshiping on their own