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 […]
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 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 […]
We pray for survivors of human trafficking and torture who are scheduled to be deported to Rwanda by the UK government. A charity have found that 14 people scheduled to be on the flight have shown evidence of torture. God, we pray that the flight would be stopped and more care shown in the way […]
We pray for an approach to housebuilding that meets both imperatives of the housing crisis and climate change. The government’s current housing strategy could consume all of England’s carbon budget, unless action is taken to reduce the ecological impacts of housing. God, help us to build houses for all that respect our common home of […]
Please pray for work to prevent a measles epidemic; some children in Lusaka area have recently died from measles. At St John’s, please pray for our Boys’ Brigade Section, that officers and boys will be “sure and stedfast” in following Jesus. Give thanks for the BB band’s contribution to our worship.
Pray for Rev Dyson Goma, a minister in our Chelston Consistory, as he begins work as the new Synod Communication Secretary. At St John’s, pray for our Men’s Christian Fellowship group, giving thanks for their commitment and enthusiasm and praying for their outreach and pastoral ministry.
We pray for those forced into or at risk of homelessness from the cost of living crisis. Data shows the number of households at threat of homelessness in private tenancies has increased nearly threefold in the last two years. God, we pray for all who are struggling to keep up with rent and bill payments. […]
