We pray for the almost 300,000 students in financial peril, particularly mature students and those from minority and working class backgrounds. God, we pray that poverty would never be a barrier to education and for greater financial provision for students. We give thanks for the work of churches, campaigners and activists who are challenging material […]
Join us in giving thanks to God on the 58th anniversary of Zambian independence (24th October) for the development and the perseverance in trouble that the Lord has brought us through. Pray for unity in the country and honesty in government and growth in knowledge of Jesus.
We give thanks for the work of the campaign ‘Right to Roam’, aiming to increase access to rural England, with only 8% of the countryside currently accessible to the public. God, we pray that this campaign would enable greater access to your beautiful creation, so that more are able to enjoy it. We pray for […]
We pray for the almost 3000 prisoners who remain in captivity in England and Wales under the abolished indefinite sentencing scheme. God, we pray for transformation in the prison system, and for your protection on those who have been damaged by their experiences. We give thanks for the discovery that wax worms are able to […]
We pray for rising malaria cases in Pakistan following the floods. The UN reported 44,000 malaria cases last week in Southern Pakistan. God, in the wake of these terrible floods, we pray for the spread of waterborne diseases to reduce and for the provision of financial and physical aid to the overstretched health services of […]
Pray for Bishop Lordwell’s visit with us in Salisbury this Sunday that it will not only strengthen our link with St John’s, Mtendere, but also encourage us in our mission and service. At St John’s, please pray for our Boys’ Brigade section – for officers and boys – and for the BB band in worship […]
We pray that today’s government announcements will bring direct support for the poorest households in the cost of living crisis. God, we pray that the government will use the tools at their disposal to ensure everyone has enough to live this winter and beyond. We Give Thanks for the successful trials of the drug tofersen […]
We continue to pray for our church nationally and the bereaved families mourning the death in a road accident of 22 Women’s Christian Fellowship members. At St John’s, we have observed Health Sunday, praying especially for our UCZhospitals and clinics and the new Local Health Committees supporting their work. Pray for Gina Siatwinda Oliver, the UCZ […]
We pray for efforts to insulate homes in the UK, as experts call for a boost energy efficiency to address high energy costs. God, we pray for those with the skills to improve energy efficiency, and for policies which increase the rollout of support across the UK. We give Thanks for efforts to restore biodiversity, […]
Join us in prayer for the bereaved after 25 members of the UCZ Women’s Christian Fellowship (WCF) were killed in a road accident on Monday in Northern Province; they were returning from a WCF conference. Our national church is in mourning. Pray for the Women’s Christian Fellowship group at St John’s in their sadness and for their continuing […]
