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We pray for the UK’s response to economic changes brought about by the combined effects of COVID-19 and leaving the European Union. The Office for National Statistics reports that 41% of businesses across all industries with over 10 employees are struggling with labour shortages. God, we pray for the emergence of a just economy that […]
We pray for the effects of climate change in Africa. Across the continent, extreme weather change has been deadly. God, we pray that communities will have the resources they need to build resilience, and for urgent action to tackle increased global temperature rise. We pray for those on furlough. As the scheme ends, over 1.6 […]
We pray for the NHS. NHS providers have said that severe cuts may have to take place unless more funding is provided. God, we pray for better funding, for patients facing a delay in treatment, and for strength for all those working in the NHS. We pray for global action to prevent biodiversity loss. Nearly […]
Tragedy and Congregations Blog Take a look at Revd Carla Grosch-Miller’s latest blog post: Living in the Anthropocene: Resilience and adaptability
We pray for small businesses. According to new research, more than 900,000 small business are at risk of going under. We pray for those who are in a precarious financial situation due to lost business during lockdown, and pray for adequate and ongoing financial support to ensure security for small business owners and workers. We […]
We pray for those relying on the £20/week uplift to Universal Credit. After a vote in Parliament last week, the majority of MPs abstained from committing to making the uplift permanent. We pray for those for whom this money is a lifeline, and that it will become permanent to begin to redress some of the […]
Today we pray for people suffering from HIV and AIDS. On this year’s World AIDS Day, we remember those who have lost their lives from AIDS-related illnesses and the 38 million who have the virus globally. We pray for continuing advancements in treatment and for increased awareness of the continuing prevalence of HIV.
Today we pray for people relying on food banks. […]
‘There was once a limerick writer’ – Over sixty verses of complete nonsense written by Revd Colin B Marsh. *Per copy printing cost~£1 /postage~£1 Enquiries: 01747 833734 Email: [email protected] All profits from the donations for this book will support the Stars Appeal for Salisbury District Hospital. The Stars Appeal, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 8BJ […]
