We pray for more action on plastic waste, as the Great Big Plastic Count found that UK households throw away nearly 100 billion pieces of plastic each year. Just 12% of single-use packaging used in homes is sent for recycling in the UK. God, we pray for urgent action to remove the amount of plastic […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We pray for the hundreds of Afghans in hiding for fear they might be killed by the Taliban for working with the British. Government schemes to resettle those with connections to Britain have been criticised for not delivering on their promises. God, we pray that those in danger would be kept safe and brought to […]
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 […]
We pray for insect biodiversity, as climate change and intensive agriculture have halved the number of insects in some parts of the world. Insects have important roles in ecosystems, such as pollination and pest control. God, help us to treasure all life. We pray that we would find solutions to rebalance our damaged ecosystems. We […]
