God of freedom and truth, we give thanks for the determination, faith, and endurance of those who came before us. We think of those like Mary Prince who with faith and courage boldly stood for what was just. Help us face our past with honesty and work together for justice, healing, and reconciliation. Give us grace to resist oppression, honour every person’s dignity, and build a better Bermuda founded on your mercy, compassion, and love. As we celebrate Emancipation at Cup Match, unite us in bonds of peace, renew our hope for healing and freedom. Keep our eyes on you and the liberty won through sacrifice. For the sake of our Lord, Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. [William Wilberforce, Social Reformer, Olaudah Equiano and Thomas Clarkson, Anti-Slavery Campaigners, 1833, 1797 and 1846] (The Diocese of Aru: Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo)