Here’s a closing blessing for a graduation ceremony.
It was written by The Rev. Jay Moyers, and posted on the Discipleship Ministries website of the United Methodist Church.
Blessing
As
your classes and grading are now complete,
may
you strive toward excellence in all you do.
As
the speeches conclude,
may
your voices rise up to pronounce justice and peace in the world.
As
the fanfares cease,
may
you sing of joy, even in the dark and lonely places.
As
the applause quiets,
may
you celebrate and lift up those around you.
As
you graduate today,
may
your achievements grow and cause growth in your communities.
And
may we all know the overwhelming blessings
of
the One who created all things.
~
The Rev. Jay Moyers, for Franklin University’s commencement in 2012. Posted on the Discipleship Ministries website (The United Methodist Church). https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/ If you use this resource, be sure to
acknowledge the source.
