Yesterday afternoon, a very dark, dreich one at that, around fifty of us gathered for a Taize style service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  It was lovely... gentle, low lighting, harmonies and cantor for the chants, and the opportunity to light candles as a symbol of unity.  By the time the service ended, and I was able to snatch a photo, the candles had almost burned down, a flaming  mass of candle wax that could equally have symbolised Pentecost.  It was a lovely occasion, and really did offer light in the darkness.

Here is one of the Prayers from the CTBI material that accompanies the week...

Lord Jesus Christ,
You bring us together in all our diversity,
as family and church.
In the face of so many situations on earth,
where hope has given way to despair
and hearts are wounded and emptied by disappointment,
renew our strength and unify us.
Help us to share Your hope wherever we find ourselves.
You are the true Light,
who casts out the darkness of sin,
despair and brokenness,
who shines into our hearts, releasing
the joy and the true hope of Your eternal love for all.
Amen.