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Prayer for Zambia
Prayers for Ukraine
Each Sunday during morning worship we pause to light our peace candle and pray for Ukraine. Our peace candle burns beside the cross which we have draped with the colours of the Ukraine flag to remember all those who have died. Holy One. Prince of Peace, Abiding Spirit, our hearts ache for Ukraine and her […]
Remembering John Banks
John Bank’s encouraging and joyful spirit blessed us especially during our Zoom worship services, joining in from Somerset. Please continue to hold Melanie and their family in prayer.
Prayers for Zambia
There has been a case of cholera in Mtendere. It is the first case in Zambia for years. Pray that the public health and personal hygiene measures will prevent the spread of cholera in our area. Our Lusaka Presbytery bishop, Rev Lordwell Siame, has launched national fundraising to build new radio and TV studios for […]
Daily Prayers for our World
We pray for the UK’s response to economic changes brought about by the combined effects of COVID-19 and leaving the European Union. The Office for National Statistics reports that 41% of businesses across all industries with over 10 employees are struggling with labour shortages. God, we pray for the emergence of a just economy that […]
Daily Prayers for our World
We pray for the effects of climate change in Africa. Across the continent, extreme weather change has been deadly. God, we pray that communities will have the resources they need to build resilience, and for urgent action to tackle increased global temperature rise. We pray for those on furlough. As the scheme ends, over 1.6 […]
Zambia prayer of Adoration – Revd Ng’oma
A Prayer of Adoration from Revd Ng’oma of the United Church of Zambia
Daily Prayers for our World
We pray for the NHS. NHS providers have said that severe cuts may have to take place unless more funding is provided. God, we pray for better funding, for patients facing a delay in treatment, and for strength for all those working in the NHS. We pray for global action to prevent biodiversity loss. Nearly […]
URC Lord’s Prayer
At the URC General Assembly worship on 11 July 2020, the Lord’s Prayer was shared on Zoom and recorded. As you listen, may the prayer remind you of our place in the United Reformed Church, and in the church universal. URC Assembly Lord’s Prayer link.
Prayers for the Holy Land — by Diana Paulding, URC
The following prayer was written by Diana Paulding from the context of the participants of the URC’s educational visit to Israel and Palestine in 2019. Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, we bring to you prayers for the land of your birth and ministry, as individuals and as part of the body of the Church. As […]