We pray for an approach to housebuilding that meets both imperatives of the housing crisis and climate change. The government’s current housing strategy could consume all of England’s carbon budget, unless action is taken to reduce the ecological impacts of housing. God, help us to build houses for all that respect our common home of the Earth.
We give thanks for the diversity of creation. The wildlife photographer of the year competition has displayed remarkable pictures of an extraordinary creation. God, we give thanks for your creativity and for the gift of awe and wonder at all you have made.
We give thanks for innovation in sustainability. In Mexico, a company have discovered a way to create biofuel from Nopal Cacti, a common plant across the country, creating close to zero waste fuel production. God, thank you for those who use their skills to find new ways to live in harmony with creation.
We Pray for children in Ukraine going to school. As schools in the UK return for a new term, we remember that thousands of children in Ukraine are risking violence just to receive an education. God, we pray for peace and stability for the children of Ukraine, that they might have the opportunity to flourish once again.
We Pray for children facing long term health impacts of the energy crisis. Experts have warned that children could face a wave of respiratory illnesses with long term consequences due to lack of heat in their homes. God, we pray that solutions would be found to the energy crisis to protect young lives at risk.
We continue to pray for Pakistan amidst devastating floods. The DEC have launched an appeal to support the 33 million people affected by flooding across the country. God we pray that governments, businesses, charities and individuals would come together to provide the essential support needed to save lives and rebuild from this disaster.
We pray for the Uyghur people in China. A UN report released last week has accused China of serious human rights violations in the province of Xinxiang. God, we pray for the safety and protection of the Uyghur people and for justice to be sought.
