Daily Prayers for our World

We pray for an end to human trafficking and a more humane approach to migration, after 53 people died in an abandoned truck in Texas last week. God, we deeply lament the deaths of these people as they sought to find a place of safety and opportunity. We pray for a world in which such […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

As the G7 Summit finishes, we pray for world leaders to follow through on their climate financing promises. $100bn a year was promised to low-income countries in 2009, but is yet to be delivered. God, we pray that these rich countries would appreciate the scale of the challenge of climate change, and commit to helping […]

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Prayers for Zambia

We lift our prayers for St John’s United Church of Zambia in Mtendere, our partner and link church.  Three Salisbury churches share in this prayer circle: Salisbury Methodist, Bemerton Methodist and Salisbury United Reformed Church. For more information about our global partnership link click here. Current prayer requests On-going prayer points for the Girls and […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

We pray for a just solution to the Northern Ireland Protocol crisis. The issue has brought the UK government into conflict with the EU and threatens the balance of power and peace in Northern Ireland. God, we uphold the importance of peace. We pray that all parties can find a satisfactory solution to the problem. […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

We pray for those living in countries where their sexuality is outlawed. Same-sex relations are illegal in 70 nations today, including 11 where homosexuality is potentially punishable by death. God, we pray protection for those living in secrecy and fear, and for these repressive laws to be removed.ray               […]

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Praers for Zambia

Please pray for the young people of St John’s congregation – for the youth steward,  the Youth Christian Fellowship, the youth choirs and the youth drama group. Praise God that we have so many youth active in our congregation. Pray for the drama “Where is God?” presented by the United Church of Zambia at Lusaka Playhouse on […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

We pray for farmers who are adjusting their planting strategies in the wake of soaring prices and shortages of fertiliser. Many common fertilisers are also highly damaging to the natural environment. God, we pray that farmers would continue to be able to produce enough food. May methods be improved so that farming can benefit both […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

We pray for those who rely on life-supporting machines as the cost of electricity rises. Many people with illnesses or disabilities are hit particularly hard by the cost of living crisis as they need to power medical equipment. God, we pray that no one would have to make the decision to limit their usage of […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

We pray that upcoming environmental tipping points in the UK would be averted. Catastrophic loss of wildlife, fisheries collapse and dead, polluted rivers are fast approaching, according to the Office for Environmental Protection. God, we pray that the government would understand the urgency of these crises, and act swiftly to avoid them. We give thanks […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

We pray that children around the world would be protected from measles by vaccination. The WHO warns that at least 73 million have missed out on their vaccine during Covid, with a series of outbreaks in the last 12 months. God, protect those who are currently vulnerable. We pray that health programmes would be able […]

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