Daily Prayers for our World

We pray for homes and businesses in England at risk of flooding, a number which is likely to double in the next 30 years with increased rainfall. God, we pray for increased investment into adaptation for these properties and for the risk of rainwater flooding to be reduced. at the end of 16 Days of […]

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Prayers for our World

As COP27 comes to a close, we Pray for ongoing commitment to climate justice at all levels. God, we pray that all who have played a part in COP27 will carry the urgent calling to take action for climate justice into their communities, and use their power for change. We give thanks for the release […]

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Prayers for Zambia

As we observe Mission Sunday on 27th November, our theme is “Our role in the church’s mission”. Pray that we equip and support church members to witness and serve in our neighbourhood. Pray especially for our community development and social justice group at St John’s, for Mukupa Chanda the convenor, and their work in these hard […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

We pray for Bangladesh, where a cyclone has killed 24 people and caused 1 million to evacuate. God, we pray for those who have lost loved ones or property due to the cyclone, and for financial and material aid to be made available to those who need it. We give thanks for greater measures against […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

We pray for the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. God, we pray that he would act with compassion and with the needs of the country in mind. Would you provide clear wisdom and discernment as he makes difficult decisions about this country and its future. We give thanks that 100 British universities have pledged to […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

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 […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

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 […]

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Prayers for our World

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 […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

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 […]

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Daily Prayers for our World

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, […]

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