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 racism in the music industry, with the introduction of a new code of conduct to be adopted in 2023. God, we thank you for this measure towards greater equality in music, and pray for improved diversity across all genres of music.
As the COP27 climate conference begins, we give thanks for the important issues which are on the agenda such as loss and damage, energy and diversity. God, we pray for all those attending the conference and pray for concrete, clear resolutions to protect your creation.
as the COP27 summit focusses on world leaders, we pray for fruitful and decisive cooperation to occur from international leaders. God, we pray that those with the most political power would remember and recognise the position of the vulnerable and marginalised.
We pray for refugees currently being kept in the Manston centre in Kent. God, we pray for swift action so that the dignity and health of these people is restored, the conditions are improved and they are able to live in a more safe and secure environment
as the COP27 conference focusses on finance, we pray for businesses to direct funding into renewable energy and cut emissions. God, we pray for all those representing businesses at COP27, that they would focus on cooperation rather than economic gain.
as COP27 focusses on youth and future generations, we pray for children in New Delhi suffering the effects of air pollution. God, as calls are made to close schools, we pray that the climate crisis would not be a barrier to the education of young people.
